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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Springfield kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Aspen Springfield has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aspen Springfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Gates!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates moves out of range as Springfield throws a body kick.
Gates attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springfield checks the leg kick.
Gates throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gates sprawls and moves away.
Gates throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gates sprawls and moves away.
Gates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springfield.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Gates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates is looking to score with low kicks.
Springfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Springfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gates. That did some damage!
That kick from Gates tenderised Springfield's leg. Springfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates throws a leg kick but Springfield moved away.
Gates throws a leg kick but Springfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springfield moves away from the strike by Gates.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Gates.
A low kick from Gates misses
and Springfield counters with a good low kick that Gates was not able to check.
Springfield is looking to land body kicks.
Gates tried to score with a low kick but Springfield checks it.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Josh Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gates stuffs the takedown.
Gates connects with a high kick.
Gates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springfield. Springfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick from Gates.
Gates throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Springfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates avoids a kick to the body.
Gates avoids a kick to the body.
Gates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gates throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield slips a straight right by Gates.
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Gates moves out of range easily.
Gates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springfield.
Gates tries to work over Springfield's front leg with a kick but Springfield checks it.
Springfield throws a front kick that sends Gates stumbling back into the cage.
Springfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates is looking to slow Springfield down with leg kicks.
Springfield throws a low kick, looking for Gates's leg but Gates calmly moves out of range.
Gates is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springfield lands a head kick!
It looks like Josh Gates has been cut.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Gates.
Springfield is looking to land body kicks.
Springfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gates misses with a body shot.
Gates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Springfield staying out of range there.
Gates loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Springfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Springfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Josh Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates throws a lazy uppercut
and Springfield finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gates.
Gates checks a leg kick nicely.
Gates throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gates attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Gates is quick to defend against it.
Springfield has been working on his balance at Russian Fighting Community Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gates.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springfield.
Springfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gates.
An inside leg kick lands from Springfield.
Springfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gates thows a leg kick but Springfield checks it
and Springfield counters with an outside leg kick.
Springfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Gates will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Gates's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gates throws a low kick, looking for Springfield's leg but Springfield calmly moves out of range.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Springfield on the side of the head.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Springfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gates to the ground. Springfield is now in Gates's guard.
Gates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gates looking for a guillotine here but Springfield defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gates can do anything to dispel that myth.
Springfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Springfield from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Springfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Springfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Gates keeps moving.
Springfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Springfield passes Gates's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gates trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates is refusing to be controlled, as Springfield sits in half guard.
Gates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Springfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gates looking for submissions off his back.
Springfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Springfield.
Springfield thows a huge punch but Gates dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Springfield is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gates actively working from the bottom here.
Gates trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick from Springfield lands but Gates takes it in his stride.
Josh Gates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gates moves out of range of the leg kick from Springfield.
Gates tries to score with a low kick but Springfield moves his leg out of the way.
Springfield lands with a nice body kick.
Gates wants to slow Springfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Springfield thinks about countering with a body kick.
Springfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gates, right into the meat.
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Gates moves out of range easily.
Gates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Gates avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aspen Springfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Gates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springfield.
Gates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gates connects with a leg kick. Springfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Springfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gates takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Gates misses.
Springfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield moves out of range of the body kick from Gates.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Gates is quick to defend against it.
Gates looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springfield checks a leg kick.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gates takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates moves out of range of the body kick.
Gates tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gates throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Springfield checks a low kick from Gates.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Springfield jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Springfield.
Springfield connects with a high kick.
Gates sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Springfield throws a body kick that misses.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Gates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gates thumps Springfield with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gates sprawls well initially but Springfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gates trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up.
Springfield is looking to take a break and control but Gates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Springfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gates sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Springfield lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Springfield working over Gates with some ground and pound. Gates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Springfield is looking to advance position but Gates won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Springfield.
Springfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Springfield there.
Springfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gates tries to lock up and control but Springfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Springfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Gates frees his head quite easily.
Gates keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield controlling the pace for now.
Springfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Springfield has isolated one of Gates's arms. Gates looking to fight him off but Springfield twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
An out of breath Aspen Springfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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