Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 63
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Monroe misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a single leg into guard. Monroe didn't expect that.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.
Monroe is looking to stand up but Gabriel isn't so interested in that idea.
Monroe trying to control the position here.
Gabriel prevents Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe has Gabriel pulled in close to control his posture.
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monroe trying to control but Gabriel postures up. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monroe is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monroe wants to improve his position but Gabriel is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gabriel seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Monroe has recovered full guard.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gabriel throws an elbow that misses. Monroe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabriel's guard. Nice move by Monroe!#REVR#
Monroe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabriel keeps working.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep.
Gabriel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gabriel gets back to full guard.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Monroe lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gabriel is proving hard to escape from.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monroe is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Monroe stands up from Gabriel's guard - Monroe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Monroe throws the left hand but Gabriel avoids the punch easily.
Gabriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gabriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Monroe.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Gabriel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Gabriel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gabriel looks for a takedown but Monroe sprawls well.
Monroe tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monroe won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Gabriel crashes against the mat.
Gabriel working the body and head with strikes.
Gabriel is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Gabriel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gabriel working the ground and pound but Monroe is defending the strikes.
Monroe struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gabriel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monroe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gabriel.
Gabriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gabriel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Monroe pushes Gabriel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gabriel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Monroe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gabriel connects with a decent elbow.
Monroe can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gabriel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monroe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabriel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gabriel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monroe some visible discomfort.
Gabriel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joao Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gabriel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2##ES#
Monroe throws Gabriel to one side and escapes!#CL#
Monroe has managed to clinch.
Monroe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Monroe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Isiah Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Gabriel.
Gabriel prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch. #TD#
Monroe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabriel sprawls well initially but Monroe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gabriel won't allow Monroe to pass to mount. #T3#
Gabriel wants to get back to full guard.
Gabriel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabriel.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monroe wants to stand and escape but instead Gabriel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
Monroe is controlling Gabriel's posture.
Gabriel stops Monroe from standing up. #T4#
Monroe is pulling down on Gabriel's head to control his posture.
Monroe wants to stand and escape but Gabriel is having none of it.
Gabriel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gabriel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monroe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabriel has Monroe in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Monroe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gabriel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Monroe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gabriel pulls down on the head and he's put Monroe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Gabriel!
A relieved looking Joao Gabriel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2025

#R1#
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tucker!
An elbow from Gabriel crashes against the mat.
Gabriel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tucker down.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tucker wants to control but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tucker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gabriel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabriel throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely. #T1#
Gabriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tucker's head.
Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker gets back to full guard.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gabriel works over Tucker with some ground and pound from guard.
Tucker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gabriel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabriel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gabriel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker working a defensive guard here.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabriel is looking to work some ground and pound but Tucker has wrist control.
Tucker pulls Gabriel in close to his closed guard and prevents Gabriel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gabriel postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it. #T3#
Gabriel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tucker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.#SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tucker is trying to control the position but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Gabriel postures up and lands a big shot to Tucker's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tucker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabriel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gabriel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Tucker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tucker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel wants to sweep but no luck.
Tucker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Gabriel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gabriel or perhaps it was just good defense by Tucker, which made it look bad.
Tucker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tucker misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabriel with the ground and pound but Tucker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabriel postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel distracts Tucker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gabriel preventing the sweep.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabriel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker is keeping the position for now.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing.
Gabriel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Tucker is retaining full guard.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gabriel postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it.
Gabriel working some strikes from top position.
Gabriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joao Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tucker has control of Gabriel's left arm, preventing Gabriel from doing any damage.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.#T2#
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tucker has his hands on Gabriel's head, controlling the position.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Tucker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tucker manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Tucker's guard.
Gabriel being controlled here momentarily.
Gabriel is in close to Tucker's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabriel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tucker controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Tucker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gabriel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tucker has managed to get both his arms back between Gabriel's legs - danger averted.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Tucker controlling from the top position. #T4#
Tucker won't allow Gabriel to sweep him here.
Gabriel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Tucker avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Gabriel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Gabriel slips the punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tucker enables Gabriel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tucker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tucker controlling Gabriel's posture.
Gabriel throws a strike but Tucker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tucker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tucker is posturing up here but Gabriel has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tucker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tucker has to tap! Slick submission there by Gabriel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Gabriel!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Gabriel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 014
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Gabriel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcos pinned against the cage. Marcos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marcos stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Gabriel with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos with a nice cross.#TD#
Gabriel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcos!

Marcos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcos as he jumps to the side.
Gabriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel shoots for a takedown but Marcos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marcos misses the shot to the body.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Gabriel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gabriel tries for a takedown but Marcos circles away easily
and Marcos counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Marcos.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Gabriel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcos!

Marcos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcos but Marcos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gabriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcos.#TD#
Gabriel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabriel lands in his opponent's guard.

Marcos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gabriel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marcos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gabriel staying out of range there.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
Marcos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Marcos closes the distance and pushes Gabriel back into the cage.#T2#
Marcos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Marcos - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
Marcos tries a body shot but Gabriel blocks it.
Marcos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcos.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
Marcos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gabriel is looking for a takedown.
Marcos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Good body shot from Marcos.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action.
Marcos digs a right hand into Gabriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabriel's gas tank.
Gabriel looking for a takedown.
Marcos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Gabriel avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcos.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Gabriel's head.
Marcos lands a nice uppercut.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Gabriel controls his hands.
Marcos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabriel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Gabriel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos lands a body shot. #TD#
Gabriel jumps guard.
Gabriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marcos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Marcos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabriel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinand Alexander Marcos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcos defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Marcos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gabriel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcos pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Marcos darts in and clinches Gabriel up against the cage.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gabriel's elbow.
Marcos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been informed that Marcos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcos smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Marcos gets caught napping as Gabriel dives in and scores a takedown. Marcos manages to retain guard.

Marcos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel has his takedown stuffed
and Marcos counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but Marcos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Marcos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gabriel rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcos misses with a double jab.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt - Marcos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Marcos.
Sloppy strikes from Marcos. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Marcos as Gabriel shoots in.
Gabriel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joao Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Gabriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Marcos closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos presses Gabriel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Marcos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gabriel.
Gabriel can't get the takedown.
Gabriel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
Marcos misses with a body punch. #TD#
Gabriel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marcos is trying to keep an underhook but Gabriel manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gabriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Gabriel seems to be working for a kimura but Marcos defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Gabriel seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcos manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Gabriel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gabriel, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gabriel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marcos stacks Gabriel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marcos!
Gabriel is trying to work for a sweep but Marcos has mounted him!
Gabriel is working to get back to half guard.
Marcos trying to control but Gabriel is having none of it.
Marcos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gabriel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinand Alexander Marcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Marcos has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike.
Gabriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos tries a body shot but Gabriel blocks it.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Marcos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos misses with some punches. #TD#
Gabriel has Marcos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gabriel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marcos tumbling to the mat - Gabriel dives into Marcos's guard.

Marcos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gabriel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Marcos.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Marcos holds him up against the cage and eventually Gabriel drops back down to his feet.
Marcos lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcos scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcos lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
A short right from Marcos on the inside.
Gabriel blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcos gets through Gabriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gabriel prevents a body shot from Marcos. #T2#
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Marcos.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action.
Gabriel blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Gabriel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marcos prevents it.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Gabriel jumps guard but Marcos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos tries to work over Gabriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos pushes Gabriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##TD#
Gabriel has clasped his hands together around Marcos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marcos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marcos is looking to reverse the position.
Marcos pushes Gabriel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gabriel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gabriel scores with punches from side control.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Gabriel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marcos manages to get back to half guard.
Gabriel throws a strike but Marcos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gabriel throws a strike but Marcos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Gabriel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos passes into half guard.
Gabriel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabriel.
Marcos passes Gabriel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joao Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Alexander Marcos!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 007
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Gabriel fails to land the takedown.
Igor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor misses with a head kick.
Gabriel fails with the takedown.
Joao Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gabriel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Igor's half guard.#SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Igor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Gabriel there.
Igor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gabriel.
Gabriel prevents Igor from standing back up. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Igor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Igor defends it well.
Gabriel winds up and cracks Igor with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Igor is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gabriel connects with a nice short shot to Igor's temple. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igor is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Igor is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
Gabriel stops Igor from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Igor is defending it quite comfortably.
Igor wants to get back to his feet.
Gabriel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gabriel throwing shots but Igor is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gabriel lands a nice short elbow.
Igor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gabriel. #SUB#
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Igor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabriel is looking to advance position but Igor won't allow it.
Igor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gabriel.
Gabriel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura here.
Gabriel is pressing down on Igor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Igor is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Igor defends it well.
Igor is trying to maintain the position but Gabriel is very close to passing his half guard.
Gabriel prevents Igor from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gabriel looking for a submission but Igor manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gabriel postures up and lands a big shot to Igor's brow. #SUB#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gabriel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel throws an elbow that misses. Igor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabriel's guard. Nice move by Igor!#REVB##SUB#
Gabriel has an active guard here but Igor has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gabriel wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Gabriel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Igor with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gabriel is defended easily by Igor.
Igor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Igor. No joy for Gabriel on that attempt.
Gabriel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Igor defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Igor's waist but Igor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabriel off to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Igor!
Igor throws the kick towards the body but Gabriel avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Igor defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Igor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Igor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Igor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Gabriel has been cut.#T1#
Igor is working Gabriel over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Igor obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Igor.
A right hand to the body from Igor.
Gabriel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor lands a hook that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
Igor lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Igor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Igor rushes Gabriel and presses him up against the cage.
Igor lands an elbow just above Gabriel 's eye. #T2#
Igor lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!
Igor pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Gabriel! Igor unloads with more strikes and Gabriel sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Igor!
A relieved looking Alexander Igor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 002
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoost defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Hoost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoost.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost misses with the head strike.
Hoost lands a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Gabriel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hoost swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Hoost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel takes a shot to the head.
Hoost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoost scores with a hook to the body.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoost lands a left hand.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hoost.
Gabriel is trying to pull guard but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoost.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Hoost lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoost lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards. #ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!#T2#
Hoost dips a shoulder and cracks Gabriel with a mighty uppercut! Gabriel falls back against the cage and Hoost unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gabriel is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hoost screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Hoost!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Gabriel gets a double leg takedown into Lei's guard.
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gabriel scoring with some ground and pound.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
Gabriel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gabriel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gabriel drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gabriel seems to have locked his on tight now - Lei screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gabriel, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joao Gabriel!
The defeated Frito Lei had this to say: 'I need a drink!'.

Event: RSE 81:
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Manaitpasov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gabriel off the cage and back into range.
Manaitpasov throws a big shot that misses.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on Gabriel's shoulder, as Gabriel tries to avoid the shot.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook.
Manaitpasov takes a swing at Gabriel's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manaitpasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gabriel feinted with a counter takedown.
Manaitpasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manaitpasov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manaitpasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gabriel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manaitpasov sprawls and moves away.
Manaitpasov swings for the body but Gabriel moves out of range. #T1#
Manaitpasov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manaitpasov is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Manaitpasov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manaitpasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gabriel.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manaitpasov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manaitpasov gets full guard.#T2#
Manaitpasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabriel postures up in Manaitpasov's guard and throws a big left but Manaitpasov blocks it.
Gabriel preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manaitpasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Gabriel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manaitpasov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gabriel, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gabriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manaitpasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabriel is looking to sweep but instead, Manaitpasov has passed into half guard. #T3#
Gabriel wants to improve his position but Manaitpasov is controlling well.
Manaitpasov is pressing down on Gabriel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gabriel is holding on for now.
Gabriel tries to roll over but Manaitpasov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gabriel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabriel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabriel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gabriel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Manaitpasov controlling from the top position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Manaitpasov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gabriel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manaitpasov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manaitpasov stopping the sweep attempt from Gabriel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kazhymukan Manaitpasov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Manaitpasov throws a big shot that misses.
Gabriel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manaitpasov takes a swing at Gabriel's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook. Gabriel ducked under it nicely.
Gabriel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Manaitpasov coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws a jab when Gabriel was well out of range.
Gabriel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manaitpasov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manaitpasov throws out the jab.
Manaitpasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Manaitpasov throws the left hand but Gabriel avoids the punch easily.
Gabriel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Manaitpasov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gabriel momentarily.
Manaitpasov misses with a body shot.
Gabriel tries to counter with a takedown but Manaitpasov is quick to defend against it.
Manaitpasov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manaitpasov! #SUB#
Gabriel tries for a kimura but Manaitpasov is defending well.
Manaitpasov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Gabriel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manaitpasov, who protects the arm well.
Manaitpasov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gabriel's best efforts.#T2#
Gabriel misses with a head shot. Manaitpasov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manaitpasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
Manaitpasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manaitpasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manaitpasov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manaitpasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gabriel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB#
Gabriel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manaitpasov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manaitpasov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Manaitpasov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manaitpasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gabriel is tightening it up a little... Manaitpasov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manaitpasov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manaitpasov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gabriel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joao Gabriel!

Event: RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice shot lands for Tucker.
Tucker lands a really nice looking cross but Gabriel seems unphased.
Tucker throws the left hand but Gabriel avoids the punch easily.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gabriel slips a straight right by Tucker.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Gabriel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gabriel ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Gabriel slips a straight right by Tucker.
Gabriel with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.#T1#
and Tucker counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gabriel! He's just covering up as Tucker starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Tucker!

Event: RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Gabriel defending well as Yamasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Gabriel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamasaki sprawls and moves away.
Yamasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gabriel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gabriel slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Mario Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Gabriel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yamasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamasaki scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamasaki won't be happy with that.

Yamasaki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target. #T1#
Yamasaki looks to throw the jab but Gabriel is out of range.
Gabriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gabriel walks into a stiff left hand from Yamasaki.
Gabriel slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Gabriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Gabriel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yamasaki dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Gabriel working for a triangle but Yamasaki defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamasaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gabriel wants to sweep here but Yamasaki controlling him for the moment. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabriel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Yamasaki is looking to stand up but Gabriel isn't so interested in that idea.
Gabriel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Yamasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamasaki manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Yamasaki's guard.
Gabriel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamasaki trying to control the position here. #T4#
Gabriel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gabriel throwing strikes from guard but Yamasaki blocks nicely.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamasaki has momentary wrist control but Gabriel slips an elbow through the middle.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses.
Gabriel is fighting to break Yamasaki's control of his arms but Yamasaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamasaki pulls Gabriel in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Yamasaki throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamasaki won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Gabriel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yamasaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gabriel but great work by Yamasaki.
Gabriel regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.
Gabriel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gabriel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamasaki passes Gabriel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gabriel gets back to full guard.
Yamasaki content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a triangle but Yamasaki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gabriel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamasaki won't allow Gabriel to sweep him here.
Gabriel is working hard here to advance position.
Gabriel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yamasaki has passed into side control. #T2#
Gabriel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gabriel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yamasaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamasaki prevents Gabriel from improving his position.
Yamasaki is taking a breather. Gabriel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gabriel is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Yamasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gabriel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gabriel is pressing down on Yamasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yamasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Yamasaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mario Yamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabriel.

Yamasaki scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Yamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Gabriel's shoulder, as Gabriel tries to avoid the shot.
Gabriel feinted with a counter takedown.
Gabriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination. Gabriel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Yamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a single leg into guard. Yamasaki didn't expect that.
Gabriel distracts Yamasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabriel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gabriel lands a couple of digs.
Gabriel working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Yamasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamasaki manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Yamasaki's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Yamasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Yamasaki pushes Gabriel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yamasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gabriel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mario Yamasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamasaki throws a body punch but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabriel feinted with a counter takedown.
Gabriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Gabriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabriel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamasaki sprawls and moves away.
Yamasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Yamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamasaki tries to bum rush Gabriel with a series of wild strikes but Gabriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamasaki with a jab.#ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!
Yamasaki connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gabriel covering up! Yamasaki comes in with a big uppercut and Gabriel goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Yamasaki!
Mario Yamasaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Knuckle lands with a nice body kick.
Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Knuckle looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Gabriel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knuckle's guard.#SUB2#
Gabriel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabriel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabriel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knuckle working a defensive guard here.
Gabriel stops Knuckle from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel cracks Knuckle with a solid left hand.
Gabriel lands a couple of elbows.
Knuckle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabriel on the ground.
Knuckle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knuckle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knuckle's head.#T1#
Knuckle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knuckle's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Knuckle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckle wants to clinch but Gabriel slips to the side#TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabriel.
Knuckle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel distracts Knuckle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
Knuckle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabriel pushes down on Knuckle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gabriel seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckle defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Knuckle trying to hold on to Gabriel's head to control him but Gabriel postures up. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Knuckle is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gabriel lands with a punch from half guard.
Knuckle wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gabriel seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckle defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knuckle sees it coming and defends easily.
Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knuckle has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Knuckle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabriel lands strikes from half guard.
Knuckle trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knuckle has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gabriel connects with a nice short shot to Knuckle's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel stops Knuckle from getting back to his feet.
Gabriel working the head and body with strikes.
Gabriel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Knuckle is rocked!#SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knuckle defends it well.
Oh Knuckle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gabriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel.
Knuckle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gabriel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Knuckle quite badly. Knuckle pulls Gabriel in close trying to recover. Gabriel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Knuckle on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Knuckle doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Gabriel!
A pretty intense looking Joao Gabriel took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Evan Knuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'He was lucky'.

Event: RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Knuckle.
Gabriel with the counter takedown but Knuckle avoids it easily.
Knuckle misses with a combination #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Knuckle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckle manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Knuckle's guard.
Gabriel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gabriel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knuckle's head.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Knuckle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckle manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Knuckle's guard.
Knuckle wants to get back to his feet but Gabriel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gabriel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knuckle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knuckle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knuckle! #REVR##T1#
Gabriel dodges the ground and pound from Knuckle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gabriel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knuckle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knuckle's back!#SUB2#
Knuckle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Knuckle fending off the submission attempt from Gabriel. #SUB2#
Knuckle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gabriel's arms. #SUB2#
Gabriel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Knuckle is defending well though. Gabriel let's go of the attempt for now.
Knuckle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Gabriel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gabriel working for a choke but Knuckle is defending well. #SUB2#
Gabriel looking to break Knuckle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Knuckle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gabriel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Knuckle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gabriel's arms. #SUB2#
Knuckle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Knuckle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Knuckle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gabriel.
Knuckle trying to control the hands but Gabriel breaks the grip. #ES#
Knuckle is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gabriel off. It looks like it's working - Gabriel slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Knuckle displaying calm under pressure there. #T3#
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knuckle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Knuckle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gabriel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabriel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gabriel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gabriel working for a triangle but Knuckle defends it easily.
Knuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Gabriel.#SUB2#
Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckle defends it easily.
Knuckle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2#
Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckle defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Knuckle from controlling successfully.
Knuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Gabriel.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabriel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Knuckle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gabriel is controlling him.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knuckle wants to stand but Gabriel is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Gabriel dominated that round.
That's time! Knuckle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gabriel moves out of range of the body kick from Knuckle.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knuckle looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Gabriel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gabriel postures up and lands a big shot to Knuckle's brow. #ES#
Knuckle pushes Gabriel off and gets back to his feet.
Gabriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gabriel avoids the head kick by Knuckle.
Gabriel feints the counter takedown.
Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckle scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Knuckle.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Knuckle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Knuckle clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Knuckle trying to land knees to the body.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Knuckle won't allow it.
Knuckle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knuckle lands a nice knee to the body.
Gabriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gabriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knuckle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Knuckle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knuckle throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Gabriel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gabriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckle is retaining full guard.
Gabriel advances to half guard.
Gabriel slips a nice elbow through Knuckle's hands, connecting with Knuckle's forehead.
Gabriel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel stops Knuckle from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel. #SUB2#
Gabriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabriel lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Gabriel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knuckle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gabriel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Gabriel!
A determined Joao Gabriel didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Evan Knuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'He was lucky'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2023

#R1#
Dory loads up on a big right hand but Gabriel slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Gabriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dory connects with a high kick.
Gabriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dory.
Gabriel with the counter takedown but Dory avoids it easily.
Gabriel moves out of range as Dory strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Gabriel misses.
Dory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabriel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dory defends it well.
Gabriel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Dory misses its intended target.
And Gabriel tries to counter it with a takedown but Dory pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch lands to the side of Gabriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Dory lands a really nice looking cross but Gabriel seems unphased.
Dory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gabriel.
Gabriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dory throws an overhand right that lands on Gabriel's shoulder, as Gabriel tries to avoid the shot.
Gabriel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! Dory lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gabriel. Gabriel tries to recover but Dory is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gabriel lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dory!
John Dory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023

185 cm
20 yrs
177 lbs

185 cm
25 yrs
185 lbs

Gabriel

Ladine

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joao Gabriel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ladine with a poor takedown #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabriel (2) vs (0) Ladine
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ladine sees it coming and defends easily.
Ladine tries to roll over but Gabriel keeps him under control.
Ladine is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Ladine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
Ladine is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ladine avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ladine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ladine tries to get to full guard but Gabriel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Ladine is defending well. #T1#
Gabriel is thwarting Ladine's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ladine is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ladine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel. #SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ladine wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ladine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ladine is trying to get back to full guard.
Ladine is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ladine avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Ladine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ladine trying to control here.
Ladine is doing well to control the position and prevent Gabriel from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Ladine looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Ladine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladine has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gabriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ladine is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Ladine wants to get back to full guard.
Ladine is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ladine defends it well. #SUB2#
Ladine actively working from the bottom here.
Gabriel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ladine is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel. #SUB#
Gabriel seems to be looking for submissions. #T5##SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladine has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ladine is looking for a sweep. Gabriel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ladine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ladine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gabriel forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladine has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Gabriel wants to free his trapped foot but Ladine is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Ladine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
Ladine trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Gabriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ladine tries to roll over but Gabriel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ladine defends it well. #T7#
Gabriel tries to pass to full mount but Ladine defends it. #SUB#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Ladine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ladine tries to get to full guard but Gabriel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ladine sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.#T8##SUB#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ladine is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ladine defends it well.
Gabriel is thwarting Ladine's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Ladine is defending the position. #T9#
Ladine manages to get to full guard.
Ladine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabriel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabriel (2) vs (2) Ladine#SUB#
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ladine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ladine wants to pass the guard but Gabriel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gabriel working for submissions but it's allowed Ladine to get to half guard.
Ladine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabriel keeps working. #T10##SUB2#
Ladine is trying to work for a kimura but Gabriel is defending well.
Gabriel manages to get to full guard.
Gabriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ladine manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabriel (4) vs (2) Ladine#SUB#
Gabriel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ladine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ladine has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabriel (4) vs (4) Ladine
Gabriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11##SUB#
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ladine passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ladine seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gabriel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Clayton Ladine!

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023

185 cm
20 yrs
177 lbs

184 cm
18 yrs
180 lbs

Gabriel

Stokes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joao Gabriel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wesley Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stokes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stokes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gabriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gabriel prevents the takedown attempt.
Stokes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joao Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Stokes.
Stokes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gabriel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stokes regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabriel (2) vs (0) Stokes#SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabriel passes Stokes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gabriel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stokes!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gabriel (5) vs (0) Stokes
Stokes is looking to improve his position but Gabriel isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Gabriel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gabriel has control of Stokes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stokes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Gabriel has isolated one of Stokes's arms. Stokes looking to fight him off but Gabriel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Gabriel!
An out of breath Joao Gabriel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Wesley Stokes had this to say: 'I promise you, this setback will not break me. It will only serve as a catalyst for my growth. I will return to the gym, more determined than ever, and work tirelessly to refine my skills, address my weaknesses, and evolve as a fighter. Tonight, I bow my head in respect to my opponent.'.

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

185 cm
20 yrs
177 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
163 lbs

Gabriel

Lexington

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Gabriel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darren Lexington!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lexington closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Lexington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gabriel regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabriel (0) vs (2) Lexington
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet. #SUB#
Gabriel has his foot on Lexington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lexington works his way back into a safe position though.
Lexington trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lexington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabriel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lexington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lexington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gabriel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lexington trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lexington sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Lexington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lexington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gabriel (0) vs (5) Lexington
Lexington trying to control the action but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Gabriel regains half guard.
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lexington is stalling in the full guard.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet. #SUB#
Gabriel pushes a forearm under Lexington's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lexington is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Gabriel!
A relieved looking Joao Gabriel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AVKT 22: The End is Near…
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
McCewen is looking to chop away at Gabriel's legs.
Gabriel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCewen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCewen is trying to stand back up but Gabriel is controlling him #SUB2#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but McCewen is defending it quite comfortably.
Gabriel winds up and cracks McCewen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCewen wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but McCewen is defending it quite comfortably.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but McCewen is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCewen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCewen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but McCewen is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCewen is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McCewen to regain full guard.
McCewen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Gabriel drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCewen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCewen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCewen! #REVR#
McCewen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McCewen working the ground and pound.
Gabriel tries to bench press McCewen off him but McCewen keeps the position.
McCewen throws a strike aimed at the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel is trying to get back to half guard.
McCewen throws a strike aimed at the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel avoids it well.#T4#
Gabriel manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCewen's best efforts.
Gabriel wants to improve his position but McCewen is controlling well.
McCewen is controlling the pace.
Gabriel wants to get back to full guard.
McCewen is taking a breather. Gabriel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabriel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCewen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCewen's back!
McCewen trying to get back to his feet but Gabriel is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Gabriel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCewen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gabriel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCewen defends it well.
McCewen tries to land a leg kick but Gabriel saw it coming and moves away.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
McCewen moves into the clinch successfully.
Gabriel has McCewen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCewen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gabriel looking for a takedown. #BC#
McCewen manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by McCewen's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen lands a front kick.
McCewen throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a single leg into guard. McCewen didn't expect that.
Joao Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel throwing strikes from guard but McCewen blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McCewen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCewen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCewen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Gabriel stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
McCewen has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCewen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Gabriel tries for a takedown but McCewen manages to get underhooks.
Callum McCewen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Gabriel.
McCewen lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCewen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gabriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
McCewen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCewen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A left hand lands to the body for McCewen.
McCewen lands a good knee to the midsection. Gabriel won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
McCewen gets underhooks to prevent Gabriel's takedown attempt.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gabriel being controlled against the cage.
McCewen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
McCewen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCewen scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCewen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards. #ROC#Gabriel is rocked!
McCewen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gabriel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McCewen is unloading with more strikes now! Gabriel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AVKT 17: Masters of Disaster
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Osni wants to clinch#TD#
and Gabriel counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Osni tries to escape back to his feet but Gabriel has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Osni's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Osni is tapping! Gabriel saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Gabriel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Reagan throws a leg kick but Gabriel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reagan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gabriel avoids the head kick by Reagan.
Sloppy strikes from Reagan. Those never looked like landing.
Gabriel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reagan manages to circle out of the way.
Reagan looks for the body kick but Gabriel saw that one coming.
Gabriel attempts a counter takedown but Reagan avoids it well and moves away.
Reagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gabriel attempts a counter takedown but Reagan avoids it well and moves away.
Reagan throws a hook but Gabriel blocks it.
Gabriel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Reagan.
Reagan misses with a combination #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Reagan scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Reagan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reagan lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Gabriel is looking to cinch up a triangle. Reagan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gabriel's body to avoid the submission. Gabriel has instead reached around Reagan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gabriel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Gabriel!

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