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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Gamble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morrison but Morrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morrison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gamble defends it well.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison shapes to counter with a head kick.
Morrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamble.
Morrison is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoffrey Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Gamble looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is looking to stand up but Gamble isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving. #T1#
Morrison wants to stand up but Gamble is controlling him.
Gamble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamble preventing the sweep.
Gamble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gamble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gamble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Gamble gets a takedown into half guard.
Morrison has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gamble is on him like a limpet, forcing Morrison back against the cage.
Gamble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gamble really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Morrison pulls guard successfully.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Gamble tries to pass.
Gamble sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Gamble forces his way into half guard.
Gamble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrison on the ground.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Gamble trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Morrison keeping hold of Gamble's head, controlling as best he can.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamble trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Morrison dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Gamble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrison defends well and Gamble ends up having to push Morrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gamble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Gamble swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrison.#TD#
Gamble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morrison quickly recovers to half guard.
Morrison has one foot on Gamble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Geoffrey Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geoffrey Gamble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoffrey Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrison tries to avoid it but Gamble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrison to the ground. Morrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morrison shoots in and drives through. Gamble sprawls well.
Gamble is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Gamble shoots for a takedown but Morrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gamble fails with the takedown
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamble stuffs the takedown.
Morrison tries to clinch but Gamble moves out of range.
Gamble went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morrison looks to land a body kick but Gamble moved away.
Morrison goes for a double leg but Gamble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gamble continues to drive forward.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gamble tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gamble to the ground. Gamble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Gamble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morrison wants to control but Gamble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gamble not doing much here.
#T2#
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Gamble is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamble wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy. #T3#
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gamble dives in and grabs Morrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes down on Gamble's head and hops out.
Morrison unleashes a big counter combination but Gamble bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gamble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gamble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamble misses with a takedown
and Morrison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Morrison moves into the clinch successfully.
Morrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamble pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Gamble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morrison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gamble is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morrison is defending well.
Gamble prevents Morrison from breaking the clinch.
Gamble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morrison tries to score with a low kick but Gamble moves his leg out of the way.
Gamble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morrison duly obliges.
Gamble misses with a takedown
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Gamble as Morrison shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamble or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Morrison. No joy for Gamble on that attempt.
Gamble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamble shoots in for a double leg but Morrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoffrey Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gamble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morrison controls Gamble momentarily but Gamble frees himself.
Gamble tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamble defends it easily.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Gamble from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gamble is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morrison seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
Gamble is trying to control but Morrison manages to pass to mount!
Morrison fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morrison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morrison fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnny Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gamble to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Morrison's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Morrison.#T3#
Gamble is keeping busy.
Morrison keeps control of the position easily here as Gamble tries to buck him off.
Gamble is keeping busy.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morrison missing with strikes from the back.
Gamble tries to roll but Morrison sticks to his back.
Gamble is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison has good solid back control here.
Gamble wants to escape the position.
Geoffrey Gamble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Morrison controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrison 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Morrison!
A less than humble Johnny Morrison misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GOTC 1 : Gamble vs Kamada
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kamada throws a sloppy head kick and Gamble moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gamble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kamada is trying to get back to half guard.
Gamble controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Gamble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gamble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gamble really is a fat lump.#T1#
Gamble'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.#SUB#
Gamble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamada has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gamble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gamble is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamada is defending well. #SUB#
Gamble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamada, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamada is looking to regain half guard here but Gamble keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Gamble controlling the position.
Kamada wants to control but Gamble postures up.
Kamada is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gamble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamada, who protects the arm well.
Gamble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3##SUB#
Gamble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gamble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kamada will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gamble working away.
Kamada is looking for a sweep.
Kamada is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gamble controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamada is trying to get back to half guard.
Gamble controlling from side mount.
Gamble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamada for as long as he can get away with.
Kamada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gamble's best efforts.#SUB#
Gamble is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Gamble dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kamada fakes the leg kick and cracks Gamble in the body.
Kamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamada throws a head kick that misses.
Kamada feints and then cracks Gamble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gamble down.
Kamada throws a sloppy head kick and Gamble moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gamble feints and as Kamada raises his hands in defense, Gamble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gamble stays in close to Kamada's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamada is trying to keep Gamble in close.
#T1#
Gamble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamada can do to turn this around?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body kick from Kamada.#TD#
Gamble is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamada's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble trying to control the pace.
Geoffrey Gamble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kamada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gamble is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Gamble is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kamada tries to get to full guard but Gamble has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gamble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Gamble.#T3##SUB#
Gamble seems to be working for a kimura but Kamada defends the submission attempt.
Gamble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Gamble seems to be looking for submissions.
Kamada trying to hold on to Gamble's head to control him but Gamble postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gamble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kamada wants to improve his position but Gamble is controlling well.
Gamble is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamada throws a leg kick but Gamble moved away.#TD#
Gamble is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamada's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamble trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Gamble dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kamada throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Gamble decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamada is looking to get back to is feet but Gamble passes into side control.
Gamble happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Gamble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Gamble politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gamble prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Gamble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Gamble is staying tight to Kamada's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kamada is looking for a sweep.
Gamble moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Gamble is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kamada looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gamble gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kamada is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gamble lets go of the hold and Kamada can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geoffrey Gamble! |
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