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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Shaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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185 cm
18
282 lbs
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185 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Shaffer! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shaffer just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage avoids the body shot from Shaffer.
Gage cracks a nice hook into Shaffer's ribs. Shaffer cracks Gage with a good jab. Shaffer gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gage tries to work over Shaffer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Shaffer.
Shaffer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaffer has him pressed against the cage. Shaffer jumps guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaffer is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shaffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Shaffer throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gage tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gage is working an open guard so Shaffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Gage takes a swing at Shaffer's ribcage but misses. Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage avoids the body shot from Shaffer.
Shaffer misses with a jab to the body
and Gage counters with a nice body shot. Shaffer looks winded! Shaffer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range. Shaffer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gage rather than just go for the knockout. Shaffer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Al Shaffer has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shaffer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Shaffer tries for a takedown but Gage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gage scores with a jab to the jaw. Gage jabs Shaffer to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaffer at a distance.
Shaffer fails in his attempt to clinch. Gage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaffer's head. Shaffer misses with a body punch
and Gage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Shaffer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gage's waist but Gage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaffer off to one side. Gage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Shaffer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gage takes a swing at Shaffer's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gage lands with a nice body punch. Gage with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gage dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That has opened up Al Shaffer's cut even more. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gage drops Shaffer with a huge uppercut! Shaffer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gage is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Gage! Joe Gage took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ill fuck u till u love me faggot!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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