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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 2202 p4p, 1951 weight class) and Rocco Bermalingo (ranked 295 p4p, 267 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Bermalingo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gage showed some decent athleticism there.
Gage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bermalingo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage is keen to just control but Bermalingo is a slippery customer.
Bermalingo tries to roll over but Gage keeps him under control.
Bermalingo 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.
Gage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bermalingo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage passes to full mount!
Bermalingo is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bermalingo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bermalingo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bermalingo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gage trying to control.
Gage is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gage trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage is looking for the choke from the back position but Bermalingo is controlling his hands well.
Bermalingo can't escape the position.
Gage trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage working for a choke but Bermalingo is defending well.
Bermalingo prevents Gage from getting a body triangle.
Gage working for a choke but Bermalingo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bermalingo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage missing with strikes.
Gage is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bermalingo with him. Bermalingo is trying to defend but Gage has an arm under the chin now! Bermalingo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Gage!
Our winner, Oscar Gage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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
29% |
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