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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gilstrap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Gilstrap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jhonny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilstrap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gilstrap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Gilstrap coming out on top.
It looks like Jhonny Cage has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gilstrap's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gilstrap keeping full guard, as Cage tries to pass.
Gilstrap wants to get back to his feet but Cage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gilstrap keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Cage prevents Gilstrap from getting back to his feet.
Cage wants to control from the top but Gilstrap keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gilstrap throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilstrap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage moves away from the strike by Gilstrap.
Gilstrap misses with a straight left.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilstrap tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilstrap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilstrap works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cage.
Chris Gilstrap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Cage.
A jab from Gilstrap misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage moves forwards but Gilstrap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gilstrap misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
Gilstrap throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Gilstrap throws a big shot that misses.
Cage slips a jab from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilstrap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Gilstrap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gilstrap misses with a straight left.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilstrap.
Cage slips under a jab.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilstrap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gilstrap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gilstrap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Gilstrap misses with a straight right.
Gilstrap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cage.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilstrap tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilstrap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Cage slips a jab from Gilstrap.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Gilstrap misses the target.
Cage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gilstrap!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cage looking to control but Gilstrap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cage controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cage looking to control but Gilstrap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cage controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilstrap is trying to stand.
Cage controlling from mount.
Cage fails to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gilstrap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jhonny Cage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gilstrap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gilstrap misses the shot to the body.
Gilstrap keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gilstrap looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilstrap tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilstrap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilstrap lands with a straight right. Cage didn't see that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Cage or perhaps it was just good defense by Gilstrap which made him look bad.
Chris Gilstrap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Cage.
Gilstrap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilstrap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap misses with a hook.
Gilstrap tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gilstrap throws a hook but Cage blocks it.
Gilstrap looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Gilstrap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilstrap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gilstrap!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You get the feeling that Gilstrap really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gilstrap prevents Cage from taking his back.
Gilstrap really wants to buck Cage off and get back to his feet.
Cage controlling from the full mount.
Gilstrap wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap wants to get back to his feet.
Cage forces the positional change into back control.
Gilstrap is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Gilstrap right now.
Will Cage go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cage controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jhonny Cage just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gilstrap counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gilstrap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage moves out of range as Gilstrap strikes.
Gilstrap scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cage misses with a takedown
and Gilstrap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Jhonny Cage's cut even more.
Gilstrap slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gilstrap thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Gilstrap misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Gilstrap misses.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilstrap misses with the combination.
Gilstrap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gilstrap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cage tries for a takedown but Gilstrap circles away easily
enabling Gilstrap to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilstrap throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cage.
Chris Gilstrap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage with a poor takedown
and Gilstrap counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gilstrap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jhonny Cage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap connects with a looping right hand.
Gilstrap throws a right and a left that Cage avoids nicely.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt
and Gilstrap counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilstrap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilstrap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Gilstrap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage defending well as Gilstrap loads up on a big left hand.
Gilstrap keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cage shoots and misses
and Gilstrap counters with a left to the body.
Chris Gilstrap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilstrap scores with a hook to the body. Cage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilstrap. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chris Gilstrap is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilstrap missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage needs to keep his hands up - Gilstrap had a free shot at his head there.
Cage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gilstrap counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Gilstrap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage slips under a jab.
Gilstrap misses with an uppercut.
Gilstrap lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilstrap.
Gilstrap throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage misses with a takedown
and Gilstrap counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage slips under a jab.
Gilstrap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilstrap.
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Gilstrap sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body punch from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap throws a right and a left that Cage avoids nicely.
Gilstrap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt
and Gilstrap makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gilstrap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gilstrap's guard.
Jhonny Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage pushes down on Gilstrap's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gilstrap tries to kick Cage off but Cage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cage moves nicely into side control.
Cage remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gilstrap is trying to buck Cage off.
Chris Gilstrap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage advances nicely into full mount.
Gilstrap trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cage wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gilstrap is trying to stand up.
Cage tries to control but Gilstrap wriggling away.
Cage is looking to work his way around to Gilstrap's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gilstrap really wants to buck Cage off and get back to his feet.
Cage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage wants to control the pace but Gilstrap is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Gilstrap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gilstrap, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Gilstrap!
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FIGHT
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