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Event:
SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Krueger moves to clinch but Gamboa breaks away #TD# and Gamboa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krueger's guard. Krueger managing to control the position. Krueger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gamboa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Krueger is looking to stand up but Gamboa isn't so interested in that idea. Gamboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Krueger is retaining full guard. Gamboa wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving. Gamboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krueger keeping full guard, as Gamboa tries to pass. Krueger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gamboa won't allow Krueger to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Krueger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss. Gamboa throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Krueger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Gamboa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Krueger keeping moving, preventing Gamboa from controlling successfully. Krueger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamboa. Gamboa preventing the sweep. Gamboa wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving. Gamboa 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. Gamboa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krueger's guard. Gamboa not landing any meaningful shots this time. Krueger is trying to get back to full guard. Krueger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gamboa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2# Gamboa thows a huge punch but Krueger dodges it nicely.
Gamboa is nestled in close to Krueger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gamboa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gamboa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gamboa 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. #CUT#It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut. Gamboa is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Krueger is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gamboa fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Krueger from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gamboa! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa! Guilherme Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Gamboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but Gamboa persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing. Joe stuffs the takedown. Gamboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamboa gets slowly back to his feet. Joe appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Buddah Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Gamboa.#TD# Joe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Joe 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gamboa wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gamboa controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB# Joe is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing that Joe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Gamboa is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gamboa is controlling Joe's position as best he can from this difficult position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gamboa defending well though. Gamboa has hold of Joe's hands but Joe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Joe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gamboa! Joe 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. Joe controlling his opponent. #T2# Gamboa gets back to half guard. Gamboa wants to get back to full guard. Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamboa keeps working. Joe wants to free his trapped foot but Gamboa is holding on for dear life with his legs. Joe wants to control but Gamboa is keeping him busy. #SUB# Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Gamboa is defending well.
Gamboa keeping hold of Joe's head, controlling as best he can. Joe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Gamboa trying to control but Joe postures up.
#SUB# Joe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3# Gamboa trying to control from the bottom.
Gamboa is positioning himself well to prevent Joe advancing to mount. Joe slips a nice elbow through Gamboa's hands, connecting with Gamboa's forehead. Joe trying to control the action but Gamboa is working from the bottom. #SUB# Joe 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. Gamboa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddah Joe! |
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Event:
SMASH: Hallow vs Sitsongrit
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Gamboa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zuki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Zuki wants to stand but Gamboa is controlling the position. Gamboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gamboa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Zuki wants to stand and escape but Gamboa is having none of it. Gamboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zuki wants to stand up but Gamboa is controlling him. Gamboa works over Zuki with some ground and pound from guard. Gamboa lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut. Gamboa works over Zuki with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zuki keeping full guard, as Gamboa tries to pass. Gamboa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Zuki is rocked!#CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is getting worse.#SUB2# Gamboa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zuki dives on top into guard.#REVR# Zuki wants to get up but he can't break Gamboa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1# Gamboa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gamboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuki is one step ahead there. Gamboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamboa is pulling down on Zuki 's head to control his posture. Let's hope that Gamboa 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. Gamboa is trying to keep Zuki in close.
Gamboa managing to control the position. Gamboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Zuki controlling from the top position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nice takedown defense from Zuki . No joy for Gamboa on that attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Zuki . Gamboa does a little dance to reset his feet. Gamboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zuki pinned against the cage. Zuki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Zuki scores with a decent looking hook. Zuki throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Gamboa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Zuki kicks off Gamboa and gets to his feet. Zuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamboa. Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Gamboa. Gamboa dives in and grabs Zuki 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zuki pushes down on Gamboa's head and hops out.#TD2# Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zuki kicks off Gamboa and gets to his feet. Guilherme Gamboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Gamboa throws a nice looking combination but Zuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gamboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
And Gamboa tries to counter it with a takedown but Zuki pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gamboa darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Gamboa into the cage. #TD2# Gamboa shoots in and gets a takedown into Zuki 's guard.
Zuki pushes Gamboa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. A left lands for Gamboa. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A clash of legs there as Gamboa blocks the low kick. Gamboa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gamboa with a poor takedown and Zuki counters with a left to the body. Gamboa has a takedown stuffed. Zuki misses with a body shot.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Gamboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Zuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gamboa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gamboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Zuki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamboa. Zuki is looking for a counter combo. Gamboa on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zuki tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zuki to the ground. Zuki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD# Zuki drops Gamboa with a beautiful combination! Gamboa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zuki is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Guilherme Gamboa has been cut. Gamboa looks winded! Gamboa avoids the head kick by Zuki .
Gamboa fails to land the takedown. Zuki is looking for a counter combo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Gamboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuki is fending him off so far but Gamboa persists. Nope, Zuki circles away and we're back to standing. As Gamboa looks to move away, Zuki throws a big counter combo but Gamboa just gets out of the way. Zuki throws a nice looking combination but Gamboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2# Gamboa gets a takedown into half guard. Zuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gamboa working Zuki over with strikes. Zuki is looking to escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gamboa lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Gamboa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gamboa is just content to waste time from the top position. Zuki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Zuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamboa can do to turn this around? Gamboa won't allow Zuki to get back to his feet. #T1# Gamboa scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#Jeez, Oki Zuki 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oki Zuki 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Guilherme Gamboa! Guilherme Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Fazekas vs Inhanamoto
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1# Tengri slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamboa, before circling back to the center of the mat. Tengri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tengri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) in the buildup to the fight. Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt - Tengri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Tengri throwing a counter right hand but Gamboa manages to avoid it.#TD2# Tengri tries to sprawl but Gamboa drives through with a takedown into half guard. Gamboa is keen to just control but Tengri is a slippery customer. Tengri is controlling Gamboa's position as best he can from this difficult position. Tengri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gamboa winds up and cracks Tengri with a swinging punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tengri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamboa. Tengri is concentrating on defense, preventing Gamboa from advancing position. Tengri is trying to maintain the position but Gamboa is very close to passing his half guard. Gamboa throwing shots but Tengri is blocking nicely. Gamboa is trying to control. Tengri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Gamboa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gamboa wants to free his trapped foot but Tengri is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gamboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tengri is looking to control Gamboa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tengri avoid being mounted? Gamboa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gamboa working Tengri over with strikes. Tengri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Gamboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tengri is looking to improve his position.
Gamboa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gamboa is keen to just control but Tengri is a slippery customer. Gamboa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gamboa working the head and body with strikes. Gamboa is keen to just control but Tengri is a slippery customer.#T2# Gamboa prevents Tengri from improving his position. Tengri is working hard here to advance position. Tengri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamboa. Gamboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tengri tries to roll over but Gamboa keeps him under control. Gamboa thows a huge punch but Tengri dodges it nicely.
Gamboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tengri defending well though. #SUB2# Gamboa is looking for a kimura but Tengri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamboa to get the leverage. Gamboa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Tengri is positioning himself well to prevent Gamboa advancing to mount. Gamboa wants to control but Tengri is keeping him busy. Tengri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamboa. #T3# Tengri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gamboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gamboa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tengri to regain full guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gamboa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gamboa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gamboa scoring with some ground and pound. Tengri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamboa. Gamboa postures up in Tengri's guard and throws a big left but Tengri blocks it. Tengri keeping full guard, as Gamboa tries to pass. Gamboa forces his way into half guard. Tengri moves into full guard.
Tengri is trying to control the position but Gamboa postures up. Gamboa connects with a couple of short punches. Tengri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gamboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gamboa with a nice head shot there. Gamboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Tengri has wrist control. Gamboa is in close to Tengri's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gamboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gamboa stays in close to Tengri's body and controls the position. Tengri is pulling down on Gamboa's head to control his posture. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tengri keeping moving, preventing Gamboa from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Gamboa dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Gamboa dives in and grabs Tengri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tengri pushes down on Gamboa's head and hops out. Gamboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tengri sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gamboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tengri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamboa somewhat. A little feinted left hand from Tengri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gamboa fails with the takedown and Tengri counters with a nice uppercut. Munkh Tengri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Gamboa. Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. It looked like Tengri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gamboa. Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up with Tengri, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes Tengri against the cage but Tengri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gamboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gamboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gamboa fails with the takedown and Gamboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Gamboa misses with a takedown and Tengri counters with a straight right hand. Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tengri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt and Tengri counters with a nice uppercut. Gamboa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tengri defends well and Gamboa ends up having to push Tengri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. It looked like Tengri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gamboa. Tengri circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Tengri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gamboa. Gamboa shoots and misses and Tengri counters with a crisp right that sends Gamboa to the canvas! Tengri follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Munkh Tengri! After winning the bout, Munkh Tengri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UCF 88: Kaiser v Dantes
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Gamboa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wilder on his heels. He'll look to pass Wilder's guard now, I'm sure. Gamboa is looking to advance position but Wilder has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Gamboa tries to lock up and control but Wilder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Gamboa is holding on tight.
Gamboa tries to reverse the position but Wilder maintains control. Gamboa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Gamboa connects with a couple of short punches. Gamboa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gamboa scoring with punches to the head and body. Gamboa chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Quinton Wilder has been cut. Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gamboa throws a big right hand that misses. Wilder keeping full guard, as Gamboa tries to pass. This has been an exciting period of action! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gamboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Gamboa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wilder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamboa is controlling him. Gamboa pushing down on Wilder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gamboa trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom. Wilder is looking to escape. Wilder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Gamboa throwing shots but Wilder is blocking nicely. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gamboa lands a nice short elbow. Gamboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though. Wilder is staying active underneath Gamboa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wilder pushes Gamboa off looking to stand but Gamboa dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Gamboa seems content to control. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wilder looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense. #T2# Gamboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilder pinned against the cage. Wilder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Guilherme Gamboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilder stuffs the takedown. Quinton Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Gamboa.#TD2# Gamboa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wilder pushes Gamboa off looking to stand but Gamboa dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wilder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamboa. Gamboa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gamboa with the ground and pound but Wilder uses the opportunity to regain guard. Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Gamboa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gamboa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#Quinton Wilder's cut is getting worse. Gamboa throws a big elbow that misses. Gamboa stops Wilder from standing up. Gamboa is working Wilder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3# Wilder wants to stand and escape but Gamboa is having none of it. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Gamboa stands up over Wilder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#Quinton Wilder's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Gamboa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#Jeez, Quinton Wilder's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quinton Wilder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Guilherme Gamboa! A very excited looking Guilherme Gamboa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CCC 78
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Gamboa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown 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. Gamboa connects with a nice short shot to Gangster's temple. Gamboa slows the pace down in half guard. Gamboa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gangster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gangster taking some punishment here, with Gamboa in his half guard. Gamboa looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Gamboa scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nice strikes from Gamboa there. Gamboa working Gangster over with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gamboa trying to control the pace. Gamboa lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2# Gangster is rocked! Gamboa working the head and body with strikes. #T1# Gamboa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gamboa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gamboa winds up and cracks Gangster with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gamboa working over Gangster with some ground and pound. Gangster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Gamboa lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gangster! More strikes land and this one is all over! Gamboa jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa! After winning the bout, Guilherme Gamboa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 69
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Gamboa gets the takedown into side control. Gamboa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. You can see the frustration on Kenyatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Sloppy strikes there by Gamboa. Gamboa scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#It looks like Adisa Kenyatta has been cut. Kenyatta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gamboa. Gamboa lands some shots froms side control. Kenyatta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gamboa connects with a decent elbow. Kenyatta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! This has been an exciting period of action! Gamboa is controlling Kenyatta's position as best he can from this difficult position. Kenyatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Gamboa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gamboa is holding on to half guard well. Gamboa manages to get to full guard.
Gamboa 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. Gamboa pulls Kenyatta in close to his closed guard and prevents Kenyatta from doing any damage or advancing position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Kenyatta with a flurry of punches that miss. Gamboa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kenyatta scoring with punches to the head and body. Kenyatta pushes down on Gamboa's leg and manages to get into half guard. Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Gamboa dodges it nicely.
Gamboa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# Gamboa trying to control here.
Kenyatta prevents Gamboa from improving his position. Kenyatta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gamboa is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kenyatta not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gamboa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Kenyatta missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gamboa is not content to let Kenyatta control the position.#T3# Kenyatta not doing much here.
Kenyatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Gamboa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gamboa. Kenyatta won't allow Gamboa to sweep him here. Kenyatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gamboa's guard. Gamboa tries to get to full guard but Kenyatta has control of the leg. Kenyatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gamboa's head. Gamboa is refusing to be controlled, as Kenyatta sits in half guard. Gamboa controlling the position for now.#T4# Gamboa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Gamboa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kenyatta's guard. #REVR# Kenyatta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamboa. Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss. Gamboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gamboa connects with a couple of short punches. Gamboa throws a strike but Kenyatta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Kenyatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gamboa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Kenyatta lands a couple of digs. Gamboa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guilherme Gamboa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Adisa Kenyatta'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.#R2# Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenyatta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kenyatta fails with the takedown. Guilherme Gamboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gamboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenyatta sprawls well. Kenyatta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamboa gets slowly back to his feet. Kenyatta doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamboa circles away.
Kenyatta shoots in for a double leg but Gamboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gamboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenyatta sprawls well. He's pushed Gamboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Gamboa gets a takedown into half guard. Gamboa drops an elbow to the side of Kenyatta's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenyatta trying to hold on to Gamboa's head to control him but Gamboa postures up.
Gamboa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kenyatta tries to roll over but Gamboa keeps him under control. Gamboa working Kenyatta over with strikes. Kenyatta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1# Gamboa prevents Kenyatta from improving his position. Gamboa scores with a big shot! Kenyatta's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kenyatta! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa! During a confident post fight interview, Guilherme Gamboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CCC 47 : Jankovic vs Dienekes
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1# Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamboa.#TD# Gamboa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shaw manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Gamboa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.#SUB2# Shaw looking for a triangle here. Gamboa is fighting it but it looks tight! Shaw pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gamboa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brad Shaw! After winning the bout, Brad Shaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 33 : Fedetenko vs Thompson
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Newton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Gamboa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gamboa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Gamboa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gamboa has managed to free his arm - good work. Gamboa tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. The fighters are battling for position here. Gamboa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gamboa wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment. Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gamboa is keeping the position for now. Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gamboa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Newton taking some punishment here, with Gamboa in his half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gamboa scores with a couple of nice shots. Gamboa controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Newton is out! Gamboa gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa! After winning the bout, Guilherme Gamboa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# Patryk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamboa defends it nicely. Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Patryk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Patryk slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamboa, before circling back to the center of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Patryk. Guilherme Gamboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk. Gamboa tries for a takedown but Patryk circles away easily and Patryk counters with a straight right hand. Gamboa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Gamboa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Patryk is trying to maintain the position but Gamboa is very close to passing his half guard. Gamboa working over Patryk with some ground and pound. Patryk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.#T1# Gamboa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gamboa lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#The cut above Lukasz Patryk's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Gamboa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gamboa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Patryk tries to roll over but Gamboa keeps him under control. Gamboa lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#Lukasz Patryk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lukasz Patryk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Guilherme Gamboa! Guilherme Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up! '. |
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Event:
CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1# Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Okada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gamboa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Okada looking to control but Gamboa passes into half guard.
Okada is controlling Gamboa's position as best he can from this difficult position. Gamboa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okada's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okada trying to control but Gamboa postures up.
Gamboa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Okada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gamboa 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. Okada trying to hold on to Gamboa's head to control him but Gamboa postures up.
#T1# Gamboa winds up and cracks Okada with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Okada is controlling Gamboa's trapped leg to prevent Gamboa from advancing to side control. Gamboa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gamboa working Okada over with strikes. Okada trying to control from the bottom.
Okada is staying active underneath Gamboa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okada is trying to control but can't.
Gamboa prevents Okada from improving his position. Gamboa lands with a punch from half guard. Gamboa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Okada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gamboa unloads with some huge strikes here! Okada is out! Gamboa wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa! After winning the bout, Guilherme Gamboa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gamboa. Gamboa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Gamboa in side control lands a decent elbow. Fontaine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gamboa.
Gamboa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fontaine is avoiding damage well.
Gamboa cracks Fontaine with a big right hand but Fontaine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gamboa cracks Fontaine with a big right hand but Fontaine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gamboa 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. Fontaine is trying to escape the position but Gamboa is controlling the position. Fontaine dodges the ground and pound from Gamboa. An elbow from Gamboa crashes against the mat.
Gamboa just content to control the position. Gamboa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gamboa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fontaine to see if he's OK. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd goes nuts as Gamboa knocks Fontaine out cold with a massive hammerfist! Gamboa Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Gamboa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferreira on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferreira 's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2# Ferreira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gamboa frees his head nicely. Oh but Ferreira has switched to an armbar! Gamboa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ismael Ferreira ! |
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