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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Gabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigi Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica has chosen last mohacian as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Gabel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigi Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabel throws a sloppy head kick and Sirovica moves out of range easily.
Gabel throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirovica counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but Gabel defending well.
Gabel tries to kick Sirovica off but Sirovica keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gabel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirovica.
Sirovica looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gabel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirovica thows a huge punch but Gabel dodges it nicely.
Sirovica tries to pass to full mount but Gabel defends it.
Gabel is defending against the submission attempts here by Sirovica.
Sirovica tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sirovica thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirovica thows a huge punch but Gabel dodges it nicely.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Sirovica there.
Gabel pushes Sirovica off looking to stand but Sirovica dives back in and keeps control.
Sirovica not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gabel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirovica seems to be looking for submissions.
Sirovica with the ground and pound but Gabel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gabel is looking to stand up but Sirovica isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirovica postures up in Gabel's guard and throws a big left but Gabel blocks it.
Sirovica throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirovica scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sirovica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabel is breathing heavily.
Sirovica sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gabel's guard.
Gabel wants to get back to his feet.
Sirovica throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gabel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirovica.
Sirovica working the head and body with strikes.
Sirovica scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sirovica thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sirovica working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gabel's thigh. Gabel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sirovica content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Gabel has wrist control.
Sirovica working some strikes from top position.
Sirovica slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica throws a strike aimed at the side of Gabel's head but Gabel avoids it well.
Sirovica looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gabel is avoiding damage well.
Gabel tries to escape but Sirovica is in control.
Sirovica cracks Gabel with a big elbow.
Gabel prevents Sirovica from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Sirovica.
Sirovica looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gabel is avoiding damage well.
Sirovica working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirovica misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gabel taking a bit of punishment here - Sirovica scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Sirovica.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Sirovica dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gabel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirovica counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gabel's guard now.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but Gabel is keeping the position.
Gabel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirovica lands a couple of elbows.
Sirovica slips nicely into half guard.
Sirovica is working for a submission of some sort.
Sirovica is pressing down on Gabel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gabel is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabel taking some punishment here, with Sirovica in his half guard.
Gabel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sirovica.
Sirovica postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gabel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sirovica, into his guard.
Gabel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sirovica escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabel gets to his feet - Sirovica follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica shoots in for a double leg but Gabel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabel.
Sirovica is breathing heavily.
Gabel throws a lazy head kick
so Sirovica counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Sirovica working some strikes from top position.
Sirovica thows a big elbow that misses.
Sirovica chips away with some ground and pound.
Gabel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sirovica throws a strike but Gabel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sirovica can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gabel controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabel wants to pass the guard but Sirovica is keeping the position.
Gabel won't allow Sirovica to sweep him here.
Gabel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirovica works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirovica tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sirovica working for a triangle but Gabel defends it easily.
Sirovica is working an open guard so Gabel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick misses from Gabel.
Gabel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Gigi Sirovica has been cut.
Nice jab there from Gabel.
Gabel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sirovica counters with a nice double leg into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabel wants to stand up but Sirovica is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Sirovica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gigi Sirovica's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sirovica moves away from the strike by Gabel.
Gabel throws a head kick but Sirovica moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirovica.
Gabel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gabel throws a head kick but Sirovica moves out of range.
Gabel throws the kick towards the body but Sirovica avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica misses with a takedown attempt
and Gabel counters with a nice leg kick.
Sirovica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gabel misses with a double jab.
Gabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirovica counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sirovica passes to full mount!
Gabel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sirovica throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica raining down shots from the mount!
Sirovica cracks Gabel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gigi Sirovica has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sirovica with shots to the head and body - Gabel looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabel regains half guard.
Gabel tries to get to full guard but Sirovica has control of the leg.
Sirovica thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gabel's head.
Sirovica lands strikes from half guard.
Sirovica prevents Gabel from standing back up.
Gabel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirovica.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gabel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirovica.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirovica lands a nice short elbow.
Sirovica missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirovica lands a nice short elbow.
Sirovica landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sirovica looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gabel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sirovica looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sirovica has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirovica thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gabel's head.
Nice strikes from Sirovica there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Sirovica connects with a nice short shot to Gabel's temple.
Sirovica throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sirovica throwing shots but Gabel is blocking nicely.
Gabel wants to get back to full guard.
Sirovica working over Gabel with some ground and pound. Gabel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sirovica is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gabel taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Sirovica.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica punching from mount but Gabel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sirovica cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Sirovica landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Sirovica really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gigi Sirovica's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Gabel as Sirovica shoots in.
Sirovica loads up on a big right hand but Gabel slips the punch.
Gabel throws a leg kick which misses Sirovica's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirovica tries to avoid it.
Gabel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirovica circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabel throws a sloppy body shot
and Sirovica counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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. Sirovica connects with a nice short shot to Gabel's temple.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gabel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirovica.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica throwing shots but Gabel is blocking nicely.
Sirovica is looking to advance position but Gabel won't allow it.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gabel pushes Sirovica off looking to stand but Sirovica dives back in and keeps control.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gabel is trying to get back to full guard.
Sirovica passes to side control.
Gabel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabel dodges the ground and pound from Sirovica.
Sirovica lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gabel down.
Sirovica creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gabel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sirovica advances to full mount.
Gabel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirovica on the ground.
Sirovica scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gabel?
Gabel tries to lock up and control but Sirovica gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gabel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sirovica putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sirovica landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica cracks Gabel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sirovica raining down shots from the mount!
Sirovica is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gabel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sirovica with good strikes from the mount here!
Sirovica putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sirovica looking to ground and pound but Gabel is blocking nicely.
Gabel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sirovica scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sirovica unloading with bombs!
Sirovica raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Sirovica.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica landing strikes from the mount.
Sirovica throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Sirovica connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirovica punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gabel is bucking up trying to escape but Sirovica cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sirovica working the ground and pound effectively.
Sirovica lands a big shot there that rocks Gabel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica landing shots from mount.
Sirovica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirovica working Gabel over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Sirovica dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gigi Sirovica's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Gabel misses with a left hand
and Sirovica counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sirovica trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sirovica in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gabel wants to stand but Sirovica is controlling the position.
Sirovica with a nice head shot there.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but Gabel is keeping the position.
Sirovica is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sirovica throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica advances to half guard.
Gabel tries to roll over but Sirovica keeps him under control.
Sirovica slips a nice elbow through Gabel's hands, connecting with Gabel's forehead.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but Gabel defending well.
Sirovica stops Gabel from getting back to his feet.
Sirovica working over Gabel with some ground and pound. Gabel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sirovica thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gabel's head.
Sirovica not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gabel is in trouble now - Sirovica has advanced to mount!
Sirovica is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica cracks Gabel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Sirovica.
Gabel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sirovica dominating with strikes here.
Sirovica dominating with strikes here.
Sirovica cracks Gabel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirovica landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gabel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sirovica raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica dominating with strikes here.
Sirovica has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gabel's face.
Gabel wants to get back to his feet.
Sirovica lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gigi Sirovica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirovica is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gabel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Gabel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sirovica putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sirovica with a couple of short strikes.
Gabel is rocked!
Sirovica connects with a bit shot that sees Gabel covering up! More strikes from Sirovica and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sirovica is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Sirovica!
Gigi Sirovica is the new light heavyweight champion!
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