PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 239 p4p, 255 weight class) and Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 37 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hallbjornsson's choice of entrance music: Herr Mannelig. Adils Hallbjornsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oscar Gage's chin.

Gage
vs
Hallbjornsson

180 cm
29
206
18 - 7 - 0

190 cm
32
210
27 - 14 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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World class MT
Granite chin

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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adils Hallbjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson lands with an overhand left.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gage is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Gage was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallbjornsson.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.

Gage darts in and clinches Hallbjornsson up against the cage.
Gage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hallbjornsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Gage manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Gage with that takedown attempt.
Hallbjornsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gage throws a series of punches but Hallbjornsson avoids them all with ease.
Gage takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Gage down.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Hallbjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Gage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gage.
It looked like Gage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hallbjornsson with a nice calf kick.
Hallbjornsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gage.
Hallbjornsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab.
Hallbjornsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hallbjornsson leaves Gage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Hallbjornsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Hallbjornsson.

Gage moves into the clinch successfully.
Hallbjornsson stops a takedown attempt from Gage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hallbjornsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Hallbjornsson is pressed up against the cage. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hallbjornsson down to the mat. Hallbjornsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hallbjornsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallbjornssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Gage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gage misses with a hook to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gage finds it's way through Hallbjornsson's defenses.
A combination from Hallbjornsson does no damage.
Gage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a hook.
Hallbjornsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Gage is out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gage counters with a nice uppercut.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Gage with a poor takedown
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Hallbjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gage doesn't seem phased though.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a really nice looking cross but Gage seems unphased.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.

Gage looking to score a takedown here. Hallbjornsson is defending well but Gage drives through and ends up in Hallbjornsson's guard.
Hallbjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson is continuing to stall.
Hallbjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hallbjornsson advances to half guard.
Gage is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gage tries to roll over but Hallbjornsson keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Hallbjornsson seems content to control.
Hallbjornsson trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hallbjornsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hallbjornsson's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hallbjornsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Gage tightening his grip on Hallbjornsson, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Gage looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hallbjornsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gage's arms.

Gage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hallbjornsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Hallbjornsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallbjornsson wants to escape the position.

Hallbjornsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gage gets his way!
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hallbjornsson tries to roll but Gage sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gage trying to control momentarily.
Hallbjornsson tries to break free.
Hallbjornsson is still trying to improve position.
Hallbjornsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gage gets his hands free.

Gage working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hallbjornsson is doing well to defend. Gage seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hallbjornsson is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.