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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 7
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Gates tests Dunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Gates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josh Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gates scores with a spinning back kick!
Gates thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunn if he has to take too many more of those.
Dunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gates throws the left hand but Dunn avoids the punch easily.
Dunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alastair Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Gates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dunn.
Gates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gates throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Gates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Dunn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gates.
Gates lands with a shot to the body.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches up with Gates, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes Gates against the cage but Gates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dunn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dunn somewhat.
It seemed like Gates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunn's hands.
Dunn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.
Gates lands a really nice looking cross but Dunn seems unphased.
Gates sizes up Dunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gates lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn shoots in but Gates avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Gates.
Dunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gates is fending him off so far but Dunn persists. Nope, Gates circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gates!
Dunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gates. Gates obviously looking to wear him down.
Gates lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dunn will feel that in the morning.
Gates thows a body kick. Dunn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dunn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gates has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gates with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dunn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt
and Gates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Gates misses its intended target.
Josh Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gates lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Gates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Dunn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Gates gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Dunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunn distracts Gates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Gates has his foot on Dunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dunn works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gates is pulling down on Dunn's head to control his posture.
Dunn working some strikes from top position.
Gates seems keen to control Dunn's posture.
Dunn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Gates has control of Dunn's left arm, preventing Dunn from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gates is retaining full guard.
Dunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dunn works over Gates with some ground and pound from guard.
Dunn works over Gates with some ground and pound from guard.
Gates has momentary wrist control but Dunn slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Gates looking for subs off his back but Dunn has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gates wants to control but Dunn is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Gates dominated that round.
That's time! Dunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gates cracks Dunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alastair Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Dunn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gates gets back to half guard.
Dunn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dunn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dunn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dunn wants to pass the guard but Gates is defending well.
Dunn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gates is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Dunn lands with some strikes.
Gates sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gates wants to improve his position but Dunn is controlling well.
Dunn controlling the pace.
Dunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Gates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Dunn is nestled in close to Gates, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Dunn has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Dunn there.
Dunn drops an elbow to the side of Gates's head.
Nice strikes from Dunn there.
Gates is refusing to be controlled, as Dunn sits in half guard.
Gates trying to control but Dunn postures up.
Alastair Dunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gates wants to improve his position but Dunn is controlling well.
#T3#
Dunn working over Gates with some ground and pound. Gates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn working over Gates with some ground and pound. Gates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gates is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Dunn.
Dunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gates gets full guard.
Dunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dunn won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Dunn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gates is trying to control the position but Dunn postures up.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gates is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Dunn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gates has Dunn pulled in close to control his posture.
Gates looking for a sweep. Not yet Gates, not yet.
Dunn lands a couple of digs.
Dunn trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alastair Dunn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dunn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gates.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gates but Gates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Gates lands.
Dunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gates pinned against the cage. Gates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dunn goes for a double leg but Gates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gates continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alastair Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Gates catches Dunn right on the button with a cross.
Josh Gates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gates with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gates lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dunn takes a step back to recover.
No luck for Dunn with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Gates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunn has his takedown stuffed
and Gates counters with a stiff right hand.
Gates moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Gates is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches up with Gates, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes Gates against the cage but Gates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunn's hands.
Gates slaps away a takedown attempt from Dunn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gates sprawls well. Gates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Gates delivers a nice body kick.
Gates lands a glancing blow to the side of Dunn's head.
Dunn tries for a takedown but Gates sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gates thinks about the counter body kick.
Gates throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A thudding body kick lands there by Gates!
Gates lands with a nice body punch.
Dunn tries to move into range but Gates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gates scores with a nice body kick.
Gates scores with a shot to the body.
Gates digs a good hook to Dunn's body.
Gates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gates.#T3#
Gates lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gates.
Gates throws a front kick that sends Dunn stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick there by Gates.
Gates scores with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunn.
Gates lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dunn dives in and grabs Gates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gates pushes down on Dunn's head and hops out.
Gates bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dunn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gates pushes Dunn away with a front kick.
Dunn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gates.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Gates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gates sprawls well. Gates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunn.
Gates cracks Dunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Gates tries to sprawl out of it but Dunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Gates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gates has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Gates!
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 4
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Tyler throws a hook but Gates avoids it easily.
Gates connects with a jab.
Gates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Josh Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gates.
Gates blocks a jab.
Tyler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyler is out of range and Gates settles back down.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gates was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Tyler slips under a jab from Gates.
Gates throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gates lands with a nice body kick.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Tyler.
#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Gates has been cut.
Tyler lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gates. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gates.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyler misses.
Gates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gates.
Gates misses with a body kick. #T1#
Gates slips a jab from Tyler.
Tyler looks to land a combination. Gates sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyler jabs Gates to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gates throws the kick towards the body but Tyler avoids it.
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Gates just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyler lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gates lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyler's sensitive parts.
Gates connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Tyler digs a good hook to Gates's body.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gates moves away.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gates throws out the jab.
Gates delivers a nice body kick.
Gates looks for the body kick but Tyler saw that one coming.
Tyler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gates rather than just go for the knockout.
Gates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Tyler throws a leg kick but Gates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gates scores with a hook to the body. Tyler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gates looks to land a body kick but Tyler moved away.
Gates moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gates - the referee stops the clock and Tyler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gates. Tyler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That kick from Gates tenderised Tyler's leg. Tyler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
#T3#
Tyler tries to move into range but Gates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gates on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Gates.
Gates looks to throw the jab but Tyler is out of range.
Gates throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
Gates throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gates throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gates with a body shot.
Gates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyler. That did some damage!
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler throws a front kick aimed at Gates's knee but Gates avoids it well.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gates is just out of range.
Tyler checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Tyler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyler lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Gates.#T4#
Gates lands a nice looking body shot.
Gates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gates misses with a body kick.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
Tyler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gates fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyler is out of range and Gates settles back down.
Tyler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gates lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gates throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyler counters with a nice body kick.
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 Josh Gates will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Gates's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tyler stalks Gates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gates's face. Gates staggers backwards, shaken.
Gates looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gates looks to throw the jab but Tyler is out of range.
Gates throws a lazy right hand but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Gates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gates.
Gates misses with a hook.
Tyler throws a looping overhand right but Gates ducks down to avoid it.
Gates swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Tyler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyler defending well as Gates loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyler throws a body punch but Gates moves out of range. #T1#
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Gates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gates misses with a looping right.
Gates swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gates manages to avoid it.
Gates misses with a hook.
Tyler scores with a jab to the body.
Gates misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gates keeps Tyler at a distance using the push kick.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Gates tries to land a front kick but Tyler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Gates throws a low kick but Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Gates.
Gates swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Gates smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Jake Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Gates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler misses with a hook
and Gates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyler throws a body punch but Gates moves out of range.
Gates feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gates thumps Tyler with a low kick.
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
Gates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gates throws a big counter combination but Tyler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
#T3#
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Tyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Gates does no damage.
Gates slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gates lands with a cross.
Tyler throws a big shot that misses.
Gates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gates swings widly with a right hand
and Tyler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gates looks to land a combination but Tyler avoids it well.
Gates cracks Tyler with a good jab.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Tyler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyler's head.#T4#
Tyler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gates blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tyler blocks the low kick.
Tyler ducks under a wild hook from Gates.
Gates lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gates fails to land with a series of punches.
Gates takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gates throws the kick towards the body but Tyler avoids it.
Gates backing away here, and Tyler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gates slips a jab from Tyler.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gates avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Gates fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyler just manages to avoid it.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gates.
Tyler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gates in his tracks.
Tyler lands a body shot.
Tyler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gates bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Tyler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Gates's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gates throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Tyler misses
letting Gates counter with a right hand.
Gates throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyler lands a body shot.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gates is just out of range.
Tyler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gates lands with a straight right. Tyler didn't see that one coming.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Gates.
Gates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyler blocks a leg kick.
Tyler defending well as Gates loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler punishes Gates's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Gates misses with a leg kick
and Tyler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gates misses with a wild combination.
Tyler throws a one two combo.
Gates misses the shot to the body.
Gates misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
Josh Gates's cut is getting worse.
Gates feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyler's calf.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gates looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gates.
A punch combination from Tyler misses.
Gates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Gates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gates tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gates throws a push kick but Tyler slaps the foot to one side.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gates. Gates obviously looking to wear him down.
Gates misses with a straight right.
Tyler throws a low kick but Gates moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gates was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gates manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Gates.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gates!
Sloppy strikes from Gates. Those never looked like landing.
Tyler slips a jab from Gates.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Gates avoids nicely.
Gates throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range. #T3#
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gates manages to avoid it.
Gates moves out of range as Tyler strikes.
Gates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gates connects with a body shot.
Gates throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tyler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Tyler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Gates swings widly with a right hand
and Tyler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gates thinking.
Gates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gates lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Gates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Gates throws a nice looking combination but Tyler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler takes one to the side of the head.
Tyler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gates tries to land a body kick
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Gates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gates.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Gates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gates was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Gates bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gates takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyler misses.
Tyler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Gates.
Gates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gates misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Tyler.
Well Tyler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Tyler!
A very excited looking Jake Tyler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 3
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Gates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kincaid. Kincaid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kincaid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gates throws a front kick that sends Kincaid stumbling back into the cage.
Gates digs a good hook to Kincaid's body.
Kincaid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gates lands with a kick to the temple. Kincaid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kincaid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gates finds it's way round the side to connect with Kincaid's head.
Kincaid moves out of range of the strikes.
Kincaid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gates scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates connects with a body shot.
Gates bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gates. #T1#
Kincaid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gates punishes Kincaid's body with a nice straight punch.
Kincaid ducks right into an uppercut from Gates.
Gates lands with a hook. Kincaid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Kincaid is rocked!
Gates sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kincaid's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kincaid's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Gates!
In defeat, Igz Kincaid stepped up to the mic, saying 'F*ck'.
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Event:
DFC 12: Vachon vs. Livre
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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!
#CUT#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #TD#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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. #SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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.
#SUB2#
Gates actively working from the bottom here.
Gates trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2##TD#
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. #SUB#
Springfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gates sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Springfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Springfield lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T4#
Springfield controlling the pace for now.
Springfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Baez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baez working the head with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Josh Gates has been cut.
Gates can't do much from the bottom here.
Gates tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Baez easily slips into full mount!
Baez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Baez avoids the attempt from Gates to control.
Gates is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gates keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gates tries to lock up and control but Baez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Baez is looking to stand but Gates has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Baez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baez wants to control the pace but Gates is squirming around nicely.
Gates holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Baez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Baez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gates is now in Baez's guard. A big mistake from Baez there, giving up the dominant position!
Baez keeping moving, preventing Gates from controlling successfully.
Gates wants to pass the guard but Baez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Baez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gates frees his head nicely. Oh but Baez has switched to an armbar! Gates is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Haven Baez!
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