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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rivas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cypress Hill-Insane in the Membrane. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Greg Gauge enters the cage!
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Rivas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Gauge!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gauge drives through with a takedown into Rivas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Gauge trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gauge throws a big elbow that misses.
Gauge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gauge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gauge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Werewolf's cave. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gauge preventing the sweep.
Gauge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivas tries to get out of the position.
Gauge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gauge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gauge looking to sit in guard and control but Rivas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gauge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivas is one step ahead there.
Gauge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gauge controls Rivas momentarily but Rivas frees himself.
Rivas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivas postures up in Gauge's guard and throws a big left but Gauge blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivas throws a strike but Gauge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gauge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gauge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gauge on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gauge looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gauge trying to control but Rivas is working from the bottom.
Gauge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gauge scores with a takedown into Rivas's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gauge prevents Rivas from getting back to his feet.
Gauge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gauge stopping the sweep attempt from Rivas.
Rivas keeping moving, preventing Gauge from controlling successfully.
Gauge advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Gauge.
Rivas striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Rivas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gauge working the head and body with strikes.
Gauge grinds an elbow into Rivas's temple.
Gauge trying to control the action but Rivas is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gauge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gauge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gauge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivas keeping moving, preventing Gauge from controlling successfully.
Gauge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gauge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gauge is pushing down on Rivas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivas is fighting to maintain full guard but Gauge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gauge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gauge keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rivas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivas gets caught flat footed, as Gauge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gauge wants to control from the top but Rivas keeps moving.
Gauge throwing strikes from guard but Rivas blocks nicely.
Gauge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gauge is pushing down on Rivas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivas is fighting to maintain full guard but Gauge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gauge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gauge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rivas is refusing to be controlled, as Gauge sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gauge wants to get back to his feet.
Gauge trying to control the action but Rivas is working from the bottom.
Gauge thows a huge punch but Rivas dodges it nicely.
Gauge is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge working for a guillotine from mount but Rivas is in no mood to give up.
Rivas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gauge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rivas is looking to escape.
Rivas taking shots to the head.
Gauge throws some wild stikes that Rivas manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rivas looks a forlorn figure.
Rivas tries to reverse the position but Gauge maintains control.
Rivas is squirming around, avoiding Gauge's attempts to control the action.
Gauge postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rivas looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gauge throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Gauge.
Gauge avoids the attempt from Rivas to control.
Rivas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gauge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gauge gets a double leg takedown into Rivas's guard.
Greg Gauge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gauge advances position into side control!
Gauge advances nicely into full mount.
Gauge postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rivas looks a forlorn figure.
Gauge misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gauge lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Oscar Rivas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gauge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rivas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Rivas's face as Gauge controls the position.
Rivas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gauge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gauge lands a few punches from side control.
Gauge scoring with punches from side control.
Gauge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Gauge crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge throws a strike aimed at the side of Rivas's head but Rivas avoids it well.
Gauge wants to stand but Rivas has his arm trapped.
Gauge working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rivas tries to bench press Gauge off him but Gauge keeps the position.
Rivas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gauge trying to control the position but Rivas is working away.
Rivas parries the strikes from Gauge easily there. Gauge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivas to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge trying to control the action but Rivas is working from the bottom.
Gauge misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gauge lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gauge trying to control the position but Rivas is working away.
Rivas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gauge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge landing a few strikes.
Oscar Rivas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauge trying to control the position but Rivas is working away.
Rivas pushes Gauge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gauge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gauge misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gauge in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rivas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Gauge!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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