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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan . Gideon Gabriel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tucker Thomas's chin.
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16 - 9 - 1 |
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181 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Gabriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Gabriel.
Gabriel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabriel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gabriel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gabriel, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabriel is retaining full guard.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Gabriel is keeping the position.
Gabriel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gabriel fails with the takedown.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gabriel counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Gideon Gabriel has been cut.
Tucker Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gabriel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Gabriel preventing the sweep.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabriel manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Gabriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Gabriel looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Gabriel shoots in.
Gabriel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomas was covering up waiting for the punch and Gabriel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gabriel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Gabriel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Gabriel's cut.
That's time! Gabriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gabriel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Gabriel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gabriel fails to land the takedown.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gideon Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Thomas has hold of Gabriel's hands but Gabriel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to roll over but Gabriel keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt 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.
Thomas trying to hold on to Gabriel's head to control him but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gabriel.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Gabriel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabriel shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Gabriel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabriel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Gabriel persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gabriel.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Thomas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gabriel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gabriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel lands a nice shot to the head.
Gabriel wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
Gabriel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thomas because Gabriel loaded up on that one.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabriel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gabriel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gabriel avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Gabriel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Gabriel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas looks to land a combination but Gabriel avoids it well.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gabriel.
Gabriel shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas clinches.
Gabriel throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel wants a takedown but no success here.
Gabriel wants a takedown.
Gabriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gabriel doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas drops Gabriel with a beautiful combination! Gabriel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Gabriel's leg. Gabriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Gabriel avoids it well.
Thomas cracks Gabriel with a good jab.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas jabs Gabriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Gabriel checks the leg kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Gabriel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tucker Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas misses with a hook. Gabriel ducked under it nicely.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gabriel's calf.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Gabriel is out of range.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Gabriel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabriel is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Gabriel jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tucker Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gabriel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Gabriel!
Our winner, Gideon Gabriel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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