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Event:
ISLAND FC 25
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gates.
Gates cracks the inside of Cortez's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Gates. Beautiful body shot.
Gates connects with a combination that backs up Cortez into the cage. Gates lands a flurry of punches that gets past Cortez's guard. Cortez is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Gates bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Gates!
A victorious Samson Gates thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gates has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Gates is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Gates.
Gates has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Gates.
Gates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gates comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gates controlling the action here for a moment.
Gates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
#T1#
Gates tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gates working aggressively here.
A short left from Gates.
Gates blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Gates has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
#BC#
Gates breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Gates closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Gates controls the action.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gates can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gates.
Gates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Gates's takedown attempt.
Gates misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Gates.
Gates misses with the head strike.
Gates misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gates fails to land.
Gates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gates looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gates misses with a knee strike.
Gates misses with a punch on the inside.
Gates misses with some punches.
Anderson wants to break free but Gates has control.
Gates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Gates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Gates darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Gates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Gates is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Gates controls the action.
Gates is struggling to control the position.
Anderson pushes Gates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gates throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Gates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gates misses with some punches.
Gates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gates lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gates controls his hands.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Gates's ribs.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gates. Gates gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gates looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well. #CL#
Gates instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gates fails to land.
Gates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Gates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gates finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Gates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
A combination from Gates does no damage.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Gates's body. Gates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gates walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Gates misses with a straight right.
Gates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gates connects with the punch.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Gates's ribs.#CL#
Gates drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Gates struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Gates fails to land. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gates.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gates throws a head punch that misses.
Samson Gates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Gates.
Gates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gates scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Gates has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Gates. #BC#
Gates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
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 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Gates rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gates just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Gates lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gates throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Gates misses with some punches.
#BC#
Gates breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Gates manages to break the clinch.
Gates wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Gates closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gates.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gates tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gates throws a head punch that misses.
Gates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Gates.
#T4#
Gates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Gates.
Gates working aggressively here.
Gates misses with a punch on the inside.
Gates misses with the head strike.
Gates throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Gates is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Gates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Gates keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Gates.
Gates can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson tries to circle away but Gates has him pinned against the cage.
Gates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gates can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Gates lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Gates controls the action.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Gates fails to land.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gates.
Gates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gates fails to land.
Gates content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gates misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gates.
Gates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gates.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Gates.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Aaron Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Gates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gates circles away.
Gates throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Gates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Samson Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Gates doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
#CL#
Gates clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Gates.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Gates.
Gates tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
#BC#
Gates manages to break the clinch.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gates.
Anderson avoiding damage as Gates throws knees to the body.
Anderson avoiding damage as Gates throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Gates struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Gates using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gates holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gates tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gates has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Samson Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Gates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gates's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samson Gates.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gates, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Gates!
Samson Gates thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Gates tries to clinch up.
Pettis throws a fast counter high kick but Gates manages to duck under it in time.
A leg kick checked by Gates.
Gates connects with a right hand. Pettis shakes it off.
Gates moves out of range as Pettis throws a body kick.
Pettis throws a leg kick but Gates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gates avoids a kick to the body.
Pettis throws a combination. Gates tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pettis stuffs the takedown attempt from Gates. Gates gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Gates closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gates throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates missing with knees to the body.
Pettis is pressed up against the cage. Gates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pettis down to the mat. Pettis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pettis misses with a kick to the body.
Gates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gates throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pettis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing. #T1##CL#
Gates closes the distance and clinches.
Gates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gates throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis looks to land a body kick but Gates moved away.
Gates wants to clinch up but Pettis keeps it at a distance.
Gates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettis scores with a decent looking hook.
Gates throws a hook to the side of Pettis's head but Pettis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pettis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gates with a body shot.
Pettis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gates under the eye.
Pettis digs a good hook to Gates's body.
Gates shoots in but Pettis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gates looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Gates fails with the takedown.
Pettis jabs Gates right on the nose. Gates blinks but takes it well.
Gates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettis's waist but Pettis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gates off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates shoots for a takedown but Pettis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Gates instigates a clinch.
Pettis tries to circle away but Gates has him pinned against the cage.
Pettis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gates throws a head punch that misses.
Gates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gates stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Pettis lands a body shot.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Gates has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gates.
Gates misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gates.
Gates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pettis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pettis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Gates manages to break the clinch.
Pettis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pettis feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Pettis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettis looks winded!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pettis.#CL#
Gates closes the distance and clinches.
Pettis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gates tries for a takedown but Pettis manages to get underhooks.
Gates lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gates is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pettis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gates is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pettis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gates is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pettis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pettis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis gets underhooks to prevent Gates's takedown attempt.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pettis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pettis as he jumps to the side.
Samson Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Pettis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettis cracks a nice hook into Gates's ribs.#CL#
Gates instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gates wants the takedown. Pettis is fighting it off but Gates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pettis's guard against the cage.
Gates is standing up over Pettis. Pettis looks to escape but Gates dives into side control.
#REVB#
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!
Pettis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Gates moves into full mount!
Gates looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Gates with shots to the head and body - Pettis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gates postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pettis looks a forlorn figure.
Gates lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pettis hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gates cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gates unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Gates is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gates extends the arm and Pettis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Gates!
An out of breath Samson Gates 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 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gates defends well and Junior ends up having to push Gates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gates 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.
Gates fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior tries to counter with a clinch but Gates shakes him off and moves away.
Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gates tries to avoid it but Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gates to the ground. Gates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gates connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Al Qowy Junior has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Gates, which made it look bad.
Samson Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Qowy Junior.
Gates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good leg kick by Gates there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gates misses with a wild combination.
Gates misses with a double jab.
Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 head kick misses from Gates. #T1#
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gates as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Gates misses its target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gates is trying to break the clinch but Junior has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Junior pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Gates gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junior.
Gates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior throws a counter combo.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Gates.
Samson Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
Gates looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Samson Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gates misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gates.
Junior tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Junior forces Gates back against the cage and clinches.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gates smiles and moves away.
Junior swings for the body but Gates moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Gates.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates keeps the fight on the outside.
Gates misses with a few strikes there.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Gates lands a nice shot to the body.
Gates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gates throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Gates is breathing heavily.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gates looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
Gates lands a jab to the head.
Gates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Junior shoots in but Gates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gates looks to land a combination. Junior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Junior misses
and Gates counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Junior blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gates wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior shoots in but Gates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior misses with a hook. Gates ducked under it nicely.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gates misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gates as Junior shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Gates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Qowy Junior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gates's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gates duly obliges. #CL2#
Junior pushes Gates up against the cage in a clinch.
Gates wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Gates's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Gates manages to break the clinch.
Gates throws a series of strikes that have Junior backpedaling.
Samson Gates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gates appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Junior closes the distance and pushes Gates back into the cage.
Junior is trying to drag Gates to the mat but Gates just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Junior changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Junior is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Junior closes the distance and pushes Gates back into the cage.
Junior jumps guard but Gates stands there with Junior around his waist. Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samson Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Qowy Junior.
Junior keeps control of Gates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gates is looking to wear down Junior with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Junior feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU2#
Junior decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Samson Gates is winning the standup battle so far.
Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Gates sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Gates is defending well.
Gates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junior on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Gates makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick misses from Gates.
Gates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Junior - that will leave a mark!
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Gates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Nice jab there from Gates.
A jab from Gates finds it's way through Junior's defenses.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gates.
#TD2#
Junior looking to score a takedown here. Gates is defending well but Junior drives through and ends up in Gates's guard.#ES#
Gates is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Junior presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Junior successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Junior trying to control the position.
#SU#
Gates stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gates fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Gates connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Gates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Qowy Junior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gates throws a low kick but Junior moves out of range easily.
Gates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Junior gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gates is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Gates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gates tries to get out of the position.
Gates is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##ES#
Gates pushes Junior off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gates uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gates lands a jab.
Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gates counters with a one-two to the body.
Gates works over Junior's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Junior dives in and scores a takedown into Gates's guard.#ES#
Gates manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Junior closes the distance and pushes Gates back into the cage.
Gates wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gates has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Junior is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Junior has hold of one of Gates's legs. Gates is fighting the takedown attempt but Junior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Junior showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES#
Gates has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Junior has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Junior is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gates gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Samson Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Qowy Junior.
Gates working hard to break the clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Gates holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Gates tries to circle away but Junior has him pinned against the cage.
Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gates tries to break free but Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Gates tries to break the clinch but Junior is controlling the position.
Junior tries for a takedown but Gates manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gates throws a low kick but Junior moves out of range easily.
Gates lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gates.
Gates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gates paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Junior throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gates was covering up waiting for the punch and Junior finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Gates has his feet on Junior's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gates shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Junior eats them both and turns towards Gates to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gates misses with a combination
and Junior counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Junior shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Junior was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Al Qowy Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samson Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Gates throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Gates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gates, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Gates!
After winning the bout, Samson Gates thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Breaker throws a head kick that misses.
Gates misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Breaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Breaker landing with the ground and pound.
Gates wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Breaker manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but Gates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Breaker to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Breaker 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.
Breaker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Breaker wants to free his trapped foot but Gates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but Gates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Breaker to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Breaker there.
Gates looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gates pushes Breaker off but Breaker dives into side control.
Breaker taking a breather here. #SU2#
Breaker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Gates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gates closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gates throws a series of punches but Breaker avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Breaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breaker lands in his opponent's guard.
Breaker forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Breaker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gates to stand up. #CL2#
Breaker rushes Gates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Breaker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Breaker controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Breaker tries for a kimura but Gates is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face as Breaker controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gates is trying to get back to his feet.
Breaker grinds an elbow into Gates's temple.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face as Breaker controls the position. #SU2#
Breaker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gates to his feet.
Samson Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gates.
Samson Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Gates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Breaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Breaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Breaker gets to his feet - Gates follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Breaker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Breaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Gates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breaker manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Breaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gates to the mat! Gates manages to get full guard.
Bone Breaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Breaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gates wants to stand but Breaker is controlling the position.
Breaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates wants to stand up but Breaker is controlling him. #T1#
Breaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Breaker cracks Gates with a solid left hand.#SU2#
Breaker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Breaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gates stalks Breaker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Breaker's face. Breaker staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Bone Breaker has been cut.
Gates cracks Breaker with a good jab.
Gates throws a head kick but Breaker moves out of range.
#T2#
Breaker looks for the body kick but Gates saw that one coming.
Gates swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gates moves away from the strike by Breaker.
Gates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Breaker gets a takedown into half guard.
Gates wants to stand back up but Breaker manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gates trying to remain calm as Breaker controls from the top position.#SU2#
Breaker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gates tries a low kick but Breaker avoids it.#T3#
Breaker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gates is looking to wear down Breaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Breaker throws a head kick but Gates moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Breaker is trying to pull guard but Gates has him pressed against the cage.
Gates is trying to force a seperation but Breaker has the dominant position.
Gates is trying to break the clinch but Breaker is controlling him.
The referee calls for Breaker to work.
#BC2#
Breaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Breaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Gates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Breaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Breaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
Breaker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gates to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Breaker takes the fight into the clinch.
Breaker lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Breaker manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Breaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gates, pushing him back against the cage.
Breaker tries to pull guard but Gates holds him up against the cage and eventually Breaker drops back down to his feet.
Samson Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bone Breaker.
Breaker just leaning against Gates, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bone Breaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bone Breaker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gates just misses with a punch to the body.
Gates throws a series of punches but Breaker avoids them all with ease.
Gates throws a low kick but Breaker moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Gates gets tackled into the cage by Breaker. Breaker maintains the clinch.
Breaker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gates prevents it.
#BC2#
Breaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Breaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Breaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Breaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gates's guard. #SUB2#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Gates is defending well.
#T1#
Breaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Breaker. #SUB2#
Gates is defending against the submission attempts here by Breaker.
Gates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breaker on the ground.
Gates wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breaker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gates!
Breaker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Breaker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Breaker with good strikes from the mount here!
Breaker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gates's face.
#T3##SU2#
Breaker stands up from mount. Strange move.
Breaker walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Breaker drives through and clinches with Gates against the cage.
Gates gets underhooks to prevent Breaker's takedown attempt.
Breaker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gates's efforts to push away.
Gates looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gates looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gates is trying to push Breaker away but Breaker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Breaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Breaker tries to pull guard but Gates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Samson Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bone Breaker.#T4##TD2#
Breaker has hold of one of Gates's legs. Gates is fighting the takedown attempt but Breaker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gates wants to stand but Breaker is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Breaker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Breaker passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breaker trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone Breaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Breaker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone Breaker!
In defeat, Samson Gates stepped up to the mic, saying 'il b back'.
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