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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Gans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Chops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sir Chops has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mikey Gans's chin.
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195 lbs
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186 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Gans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sir Chops!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chops tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gans counters with a two punch combo.
Chops wants to clinch.
Chops defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gans.
Gans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chops tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chops but Chops pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Gans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chops did well to prevent Gans getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gans is looking to take a break and control but Chops is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gans is looking to advance position but Chops won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gans in particular looking to stall.
Chops wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mikey Gans just wasn't active enough.
Chops wants to clinch
and Gans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chops wants to stand up but Gans is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gans wants to control from the top but Chops keeps moving.
Chops trying to keep a closed guard but Gans is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chops moves into the clinch successfully.
Gans stalling in the clinch but Chops improves position.
Chops tries a knee to the head but Gans blocks it.
Gans pulls guard.
Gans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chops wanted to stand there but Gans had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gans is looking for a triangle but Chops pushes his legs off easily.
Chops must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chops stands up from Gans's guard - Chops perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chops tries to clinch there but Gans circles away.
Sir Chops is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gans closes the distance and clinches.
Gans works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gans is looking to pass into half guard but Chops pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chops is in guard.
Chops is looking to stand up but Gans won't let him.
Gans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chops wants to stand but Gans has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gans working for a triangle but Chops defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chops trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gans's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Gans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chops looks to clinch
and Gans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gans.
Gans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chops keeping moving, preventing Gans from controlling successfully.
Gans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chops is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gans trying to control the position from guard on top but Chops is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mikey Gans wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gans throws a head kick that misses.
Gans lands a head kick. Chops smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gans rushes Chops and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chops connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mikey Gans has been cut.
Chops connects with a knee to the head.
Gans tries to pull guard but Chops holds him up against the cage and eventually Gans drops back down to his feet.
Chops tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chops pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chops tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chops misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gans misses with a head kick.
Chops tries to clinch but Gans is having none of it.
Chops keeps the fight on the outside.
Chops tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gans fails to land the takedown.
Chops tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chops fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chops slaps away a takedown attempt from Gans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Gans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gans misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chops tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chops is looking to clinch.
Chops wants to clinch.
Gans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chops but Chops pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chops moves in looking to clinch but Gans pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gans scores with a takedown into Chops's guard.
Chops wants to stand and escape but Gans is having none of it.
Chops is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gans gets to his feet - Chops follows without any prompting.
Gans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chops fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chops tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chops closes the distance and pushes Gans back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Gans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Gans's cut.
That's time! Gans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gans moves into the clinch.
Gans blocks an uppercut.
Chops using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gans is trying to push Chops away but Chops has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Chops.
Chops with a knee to the head.
Chops throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gans blocks it with crossed arms.
Chops tries a knee to the head but Gans blocks it.
Chops tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chops is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gans is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chops to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gans is working for takedown but Chops is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Gans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chops with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gans tries to pull guard but Chops forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gans wants a takedown.
Gans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chops is defending well.
Chops's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chops closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gans counters with a series of strikes. Chops will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chops forces Gans back against the cage and clinches.
Chops misses with the head strike.
Chops misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chops throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gans blocks it with crossed arms.
Chops lands a good knee to the midsection. Gans won't want to take too many of those.
Chops breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chops fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chops tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chops's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chops is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chops lands a knee to the head.
Gans is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chops to keep the fight standing.
Chops looking to throw knees to the head but Gans is blocking nicely.
Gans tries to score a body lock takedown but Chops shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chops manages to break the clinch.
Gans swats away the attempt to clinch by Chops.
Chops is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gans misses with a wild body shot.
Gans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gans shoots in for a takedown but Chops shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gans moves in looking to clinch but Chops pushes him off.
Gans fails to land the takedown.
Chops tries to clinch up.
Chops clinches up with Gans and pushes him back against the cage.
Gans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chops is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chops throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gans blocks it with crossed arms.
Chops tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chops misses with a knee strike.
Chops landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chops is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sir Chops seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chops throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gans blocks it with crossed arms.
Gans is trying to pull guard but Chops turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sir Chops has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chops looking to throw knees to the head but Gans is blocking nicely.
Gans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chops is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gans has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chops keeping full guard, as Gans tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Chops comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gans 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Gans!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikey Gans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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