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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gage comes to the cage accompanied by Panama. Shankoli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
28 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage throws a hook but Shankoli avoids it easily.
Gage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Shankoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gage scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by Gage's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joe Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage lands with a cross.
Shankoli throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
Shankoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gage's sensitive parts.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
Gage throws a lazy body kick
and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shankoli misses with a hook. Gage ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gage.
Shankoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Shankoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gage misses with a hook. Shankoli ducked under it nicely.
Shankoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
Shankoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gage sizes up Shankoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shankoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shankoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shankoli throws a combination. Gage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shankoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gage lands with a straight right. Shankoli didn't see that one coming.
Gage scores with a punch to the head.
Gage lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankoli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gage connects with a right hand. Shankoli shakes it off.
A lazy body kick from Shankoli
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Shankoli throws a right hand that Gage ducks under and follows up with a left that Gage also avoids with ease.
Gage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gage scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Shankoli misses.
Shankoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shankoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gage throws a leg kick which misses Shankoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Shankoli tries to avoid it.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Gage moves out of range.
Gage appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Gage tenderised Shankoli's leg. Shankoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gage is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gage avoids a kick to the body.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shankoli throws a good cross that connects.
Gage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shankoli throws a body kick that misses.
Gage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shankoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shankoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shankoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a right and a left that Gage avoids nicely.
Shankoli misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Gage.
Shankoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away.
Gage works Shankoli's body with a nice hook.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shankoli misses with a looping right.
Shankoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage misses with a hook.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
Shankoli misses with a double jab
and Gage counters with an outside leg kick.
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gage throws out a powerful jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Gage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Shankoli lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gage checks a leg kick.
Gage thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Shankoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Shankoli.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gage lands with a cross.
Gage throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankoli throws a body kick that misses
and Gage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shankoli at a distance.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Shankoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage swings for the body but Shankoli moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shankoli doesn't manage to clinch there - Gage circles away.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankoli moves away.
The fighters circling - Shankoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage throws a leg kick but Shankoli checks it.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage slips a jab and a cross from Shankoli.
Shankoli misses with a series of wild punches.
Shankoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shankoli throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shankoli moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shankoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shankoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shankoli.
Both fighters circling a little - Gage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage misses with an uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gage throws a sloppy head kick and Shankoli moves out of range easily.
Shankoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shankoli can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gage, as that shot connected.
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Gage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shankoli.
Gage is looking to counter with a body kick.
Crunch! Gage slams his shin into Shankoli's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage throws the left hand but Shankoli avoids the punch easily.
Gage thuds a left hand into Shankoli's body.
Shankoli cracks Gage with a good jab.
Gage scoring well with a low kick there.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gage.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankoli moves away.
Shankoli throws a right hand that Gage ducks under and follows up with a left that Gage also avoids with ease.
Shankoli misses with a few strikes there.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gage misses with a hook
and Shankoli counters with a one-two to the body.
Gage misses with a hook
and Shankoli counters with a two punch combo.
Gage cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
Gage scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Shankoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gage doesn't seem phased though.
Shankoli gets a clinch.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shankoli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gage is keeping busy.
Gage lands a nice uppercut.
Gage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shankoli lands a right hand.
Shankoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gage breaks from the clinch.
Gage scores with a head kick. Shankoli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shankoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Shankoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gage.
Gage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Gage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Shankoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Shankoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shankoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shankoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Shankoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
As Shankoli backs away, Gage returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gage moves out of range of the strikes.
Gage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shankoli. That did some damage!
Gage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shankoli ducks right into an uppercut from Gage.
Shankoli misses with a double jab
and Gage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gage wants to slow Shankoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Gage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shankoli. Shankoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gage misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gage.
Gage throws a front kick that sends Shankoli stumbling back into the cage.
Shankoli tries to clinch up.
Shankoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice defenses there by Shankoli.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Shankoli's belly button to the back.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Shankoli cracks the inside of Gage's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage throws a push kick but Shankoli slaps the foot to one side.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Shankoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Gage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shankoli blocks a head kick by Gage.
Gage throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.
Shankoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shankoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gage on the side of the head.
Shankoli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gage gets tackled into the cage by Shankoli. Shankoli maintains the clinch.
A short right from Gage.
Nice body punch from Shankoli.
A nice left hand lands by Shankoli.
Gage tries to circle away but Shankoli has him pinned against the cage.
Shankoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gage.
Shankoli misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gage misses with an uppercut.
Gage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gage with a hook.
Gage keeps the fight on the outside.
Shankoli misses with a body shot.
Shankoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage misses with a body kick.
Shankoli throws a lazy head kick
and Gage counters with a left to the body.
Shankoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shankoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gage.
Gage thumps Shankoli with a low kick.
Shankoli loads up on a big right hand but Gage slips the punch.
Shankoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shankoli tries to move into range but Gage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gage scores with a punch to the head.
Gage scores with a jab to the body.
Shankoli slips a straight right by Gage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gage.
Gage lands a jab.
Gage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot.
Shankoli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shankoli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Shankoli blocking some punches.
Shankoli misses with the head strike.
Gage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Gage.
A swing and a miss from Shankoli.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
Shankoli darts in and clinches Gage up against the cage.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Shankoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage lands with a right to the head.
Gage lands a right hand.
Shankoli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shankoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gage tries a low kick but Shankoli avoids it.
Shankoli scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Gage.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Gage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shankoli is looking to chop away at Gage's legs.
Shankoli cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.
Gage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Shankoli misses.
Shankoli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shankoli doesn't seem bothered though.
Shankoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Gage moves out of range.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gage.
Gage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankoli lands with a cross.
Gage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gage avoids a kick to the body.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gage tries to land a leg kick but Shankoli saw it coming and moves away.
Gage tries to land a front kick but Shankoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shankoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
Gage lands a nice hook to Shankoli's body. Shankoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Shankoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shankoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shankoli misses with a body shot.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gage to counter with a crisp jab.
Shankoli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gage throwing a counter right hand but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gage.
Shankoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage scores with a push kick.
Gage digs a good body shot into Shankoli's ribs.
Gage connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage throws a head kick that misses.
Shankoli throws a nice looking combination but Gage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gage thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shankoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shankoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gage scores with a nice body kick.
Gage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gage dodges the punch combination from Shankoli.
Donk. Gage catches Shankoli right on the button with a cross.
Gage cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage digs a good hook to Shankoli's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Shankoli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shankoli throws a leg kick but Gage moved away.
Shankoli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning.
Shankoli throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gage to counter with a crisp jab.
Shankoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shankoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gage tries to bum rush Shankoli with a series of wild strikes but Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shankoli unleashes a big counter combination but Gage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Gage. That snapped Shankoli's head back.
Shankoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shankoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage had his way with Ravi Shankoli in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shankoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage connects with a body shot.
Gage punishes Shankoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Gage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Shankoli's belly button to the back.
Gage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Gage.
Shankoli throws an off balance right hand
and Gage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shankoli throws a right and a left that Gage avoids nicely.
Shankoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shankoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gage misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage throws a shot from downtown. Shankoli moves away and avoids it.
Gage keeps Shankoli at a distance using the push kick.
Shankoli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gage is out of range.
Shankoli tries a low kick but Gage avoids it.
Gage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shankoli swings for the body but Gage moves out of range.
Shankoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gage is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Gage misses
and Shankoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shankoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gage if he has to take too many more of those.
Gage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shankoli's hands.
Gage throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shankoli.
Shankoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Shankoli misses.
Shankoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.
Gage moves away from the strike by Shankoli.
Shankoli moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
Gage throws a body punch but Shankoli moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Shankoli.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gage takes a swing at Shankoli's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli blocks a head kick by Gage.
Gage throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shankoli throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shankoli's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Shankoli finds it's target.
Gage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gage lands a front kick.
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Gage blocks a jab.
As Shankoli backs away, Gage returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shankoli throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Gage avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a head kick.
Shankoli unleashes a big counter combination but Gage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage punishes Shankoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Shankoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shankoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gage.
Shankoli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gage keeps Shankoli at a distance using the push kick.
Shankoli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joe Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shankoli looks for the body kick but Gage saw that one coming.
Shankoli throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage scores with a hook to the body. Shankoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gage!
Joe Gage retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Joe Gage rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Ravi Shankoli spoke after the fight, saying 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
80% |
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