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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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190 cm
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Good takedowns
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, Marcos Anadrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Gauge!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauge shoots in looking for a takedown but Anadrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gauge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gauge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anadrade but Anadrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anadrade shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gauge is trying to defend but Anadrade finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Gauge is trying to control but can't.
Anadrade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gauge defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anadrade lands a nice short elbow.
Gauge is trying to get back to full guard.
Gauge trying to hold on to Anadrade's head to control him but Anadrade postures up.
Anadrade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gauge defending well though.
Anadrade content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anadrade stops Gauge from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Anadrade seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anadrade gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gauge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gauge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anadrade is pulling down on Gauge's head. It's preventing any offense from Gauge, at least for the moment.
Gauge trying to control but Anadrade is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gauge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anadrade pulls Gauge in close to his closed guard and prevents Gauge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marcos Anadrade has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Anadrade shoots in and gets a takedown into Gauge's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gauge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anadrade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anadrade looking to sit in guard and control but Gauge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gauge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anadrade is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gauge trying to control the position from guard on top but Anadrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anadrade wants to stand but Gauge is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gauge trying to control the position from guard on top but Anadrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Gauge.
Gauge has a takedown stuffed.
Marcos Anadrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gauge.
Anadrade shoots in looking for a takedown. Gauge tries to sprawl out of it but Anadrade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gauge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gauge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anadrade circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge fails with the takedown.
Gauge shoots in but Anadrade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gauge has a takedown stuffed.
Anadrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anadrade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gauge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anadrade is looking for a takedown.
Gauge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anadrade.
Gauge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anadrade pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anadrade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gauge sprawls well. Gauge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anadrade gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Gauge with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcos Anadrade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gauge has a takedown stuffed.
Anadrade shoots in but no luck this time.
Anadrade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gauge.
Gauge goes for a double leg but Anadrade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anadrade continues to drive forward.
Anadrade is looking for a takedown.
Gauge can't get the takedown.
Marcos Anadrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gauge.
Anadrade has hold of one of Gauge's legs. Gauge is fighting the takedown attempt but Anadrade gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gauge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gauge trying to keep a closed guard but Anadrade is proving a slippery customer.
Anadrade looking to sit in guard and control but Gauge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anadrade is keeping the position for now.
Anadrade keeping moving, preventing Gauge from controlling successfully.
Anadrade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anadrade tries to get out of the position.
Gauge wants to pass the guard but Anadrade is keeping the position.
Anadrade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gauge is controlling him.
Gauge trying to control the position from guard on top but Anadrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Gauge.
Anadrade feints and as Gauge raises his hands in defense, Anadrade changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge is looking for a triangle but Anadrade pushes his legs off easily.
Anadrade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anadrade throws a strike but Gauge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gauge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anadrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gauge on the ground.
Gauge pushes down on Anadrade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anadrade is not content to let Gauge control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge wants to pass to mount but Anadrade is defending the position.
Gauge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anadrade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gauge.
Anadrade preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gauge trying to control from Anadrade's half guard. Anadrade has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anadrade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gauge manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge wants to stand up but Anadrade is controlling him.
Gauge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anadrade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anadrade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Gauge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gauge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anadrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anadrade is working Gauge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gauge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anadrade is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcos Anadrade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gauge.
Anadrade stuffs the takedown.
Gauge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gauge lands in his opponent's guard.
Anadrade keeping moving, preventing Gauge from controlling successfully.
Anadrade pulls Gauge in close to his closed guard and prevents Gauge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gauge won't allow Anadrade to sweep him here.
Anadrade has his hands on Gauge's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gauge stopping the sweep attempt from Anadrade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcos Anadrade just wasn't active enough.
Nice takedown defense from Anadrade. No joy for Gauge on that attempt.
Marcos Anadrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gauge.
Gauge dives in for a single leg takedown but Anadrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anadrade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gauge.
Anadrade goes for a takedown attempt but Gauge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anadrade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anadrade misses with a takedown attempt
and Gauge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anadrade closes the distance and clinches up with Gauge, looking for a takedown. Anadrade pushes Gauge against the cage but Gauge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gauge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gauge closes the distance and clinches up with Anadrade, looking for a takedown. Gauge pushes Anadrade against the cage but Anadrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gauge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gauge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anadrade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anadrade prevents Gauge from improving position.
Marcos Anadrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gauge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anadrade, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gauge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anadrade has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anadrade is trying to buck Gauge off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying to control Gauge's posture but Gauge avoids it.
Gauge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anadrade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anadrade is trying to improve his position.
Gauge looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anadrade is avoiding damage well.
Anadrade is looking to regain half guard here but Gauge keeps moving and retains side control.
Anadrade is pushing Gauge's head away, looking to escape. Gauge manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gauge off and has taken his back!
Gauge trying to control the hands but Anadrade breaks the grip.
Can Gauge hold on?! Anadrade is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gauge has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gauge trying to control the hands but Anadrade won't let him.
Anadrade throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gauge could be in trouble here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anadrade lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Greg Gauge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Anadrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gauge staying busy and making it hard for Anadrade to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Gauge.
I think Anadrade 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcos Anadrade!
Marcos Anadrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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