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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Gates (ranked 25081 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fubio Cubio (ranked 5607 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fubio Cubio!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gates avoids the elbow strike from Cubio, against the cage.
Gates manages to break the clinch.
Cubio gets tackled into the cage by Gates. Gates maintains the clinch.
Cubio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cubio breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gates manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Gates tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cubio looking to score a takedown here. Gates is defending well but Cubio drives through and ends up in Gates'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.
Cubio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gates wants to sweep here but Cubio controlling him for the moment.
Gates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubio has gone for a leg lock! Gates slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cubio's guard.
Cubio pulls Gates in close to prevent any damage.
Gates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cubio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gates is working Cubio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubio looking for a guillotine here but Gates defends easily.
Cubio looking to control.
Gates sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubio trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the 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.
Cubio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gates wants to improve his position but Cubio is controlling well.
Cubio wants to free his trapped foot but Gates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gates pushes Cubio off looking to stand but Cubio dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Cubio seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Gates will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cubio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gates to the ground. Cubio is now in Gates's guard.
Cubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubio looking to sit in guard and control but Gates gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio wants to improve his position but instead Gates has moved into half guard.
Gates is thwarting Cubio's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubio has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubio being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubio looking to control.
That's two 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.
Cubio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gates is one step ahead there.
Cubio is pulling down on Gates's head. It's preventing any offense from Gates, at least for the moment.
Josh Gates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubio is trying to keep Gates in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cubio working for a triangle but Gates defends it easily.
Cubio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cubio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cubio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cubio drives through and clinches with Gates against the cage.
Cubio jumps guard.
Gates controlling from the top position.
Gates wants to pass the guard but Cubio is keeping the position.
Gates postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates stays in close to Cubio's body and controls the position.
Cubio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cubio wants to stand but Gates is controlling the position.
Cubio is trying to control the position but Gates postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubio being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fubio Cubio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cubio has clasped his hands together around Gates's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gates is looking to regain half guard here but Cubio keeps moving and retains side control.
Gates is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cubio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
Cubio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubio taking a breather here.
Gates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cubio on the ground.
Cubio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gates rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cubio's guard! Nice work there by Gates!
Gates won't allow Cubio to sweep him here.
Cubio trying to control the position here.
Gates controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubio trying to control the position.
Gates won't allow Cubio to sweep him here.
Gates content to stall in guard here.
Cubio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gates is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates clinches up with Cubio and pushes him back against the cage.
Gates scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cubio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gates ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gates no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gates 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.
Gates wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cubio manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubio trying to control the action but Gates is working from the bottom.
Gates pushes Cubio off looking to stand but Cubio dives back in and keeps control.
Cubio slips a nice elbow through Gates's hands, connecting with Gates's forehead.
Gates is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubio wants to free his trapped foot but Gates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Gates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Gates!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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