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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Gage instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Kurosaki.
Gage working aggressively here.
Gage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurosaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosaki's elbow.
Kurosaki missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kurosaki.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki lands a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki looking to stall.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kurosaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Kurosaki looking to throw knees to the head but Gage is blocking nicely.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosaki's elbow.
Kurosaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gage.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosaki's elbow.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kurosaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Kurosaki presses Gage against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage blocks a body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Kurosaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki taking a breather.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gage or not.
Gage blocking some punches.
Gage avoiding damage as Kurosaki throws knees to the body.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage prevents a body shot from Kurosaki. #T2#
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Gage.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage lands a left hand.
Well,Gage is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurosaki tries to work over Gage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurosaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Gage blocks an uppercut.
Gage prevents a body shot from Kurosaki.
Gage takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Kurosaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Kurosaki landing knees to the head.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Kurosaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Gage.
Kurosaki misses with a knee to the head.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage lands with a light punch inside.
Gage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Gage on the inside.
Kurosaki lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Gage on the inside.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
#T4#
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gage avoids it.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gage tries to work over Kurosaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akio Kurosaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Gage back against the ropes.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Kurosaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Kurosaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gage avoids it.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kurosaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Gage.
Kurosaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurosaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gages head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurosaki 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Akio Kurosaki!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Akio Kurosaki!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Akio Kurosaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Man clobbers Gage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Gage moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
As Man tries to get set, Gage tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Gage.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gage tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gage. That did some damage!#CL#
Gage gets a clinch.
Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gage is keeping busy.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gage.
Man lands an elbow just above Gage 's eye.
Man working aggressively here.
Gage blocking some punches.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Gage blocks a body shot from Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Well,Gage is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
Man lands with a right to the head.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gage misses with a body punch.
Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man misses with some punches.
Gage tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man scores a nice knee to the body.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Gage.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Gage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Man throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Man blocks a body shot from Gage.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gage lands a nice uppercut.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Gage presses Man against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man blocks a body shot from Gage.
Gage avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Man tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Gage.
Gage tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gage avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
A body shot lands from Man.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gage digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank. #T4#
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Man.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man blocks a body shot from Gage.
Man is looking to control Gage's arms but Gage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the ropes.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Fook Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gage is breathing heavily.
Man lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Oscar Gage's cut is getting worse.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fook Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Fook Man!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Fook Man!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Fook Man!
Fook Man wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Fook Man 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:
LEVEL 4
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Oscar Gage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gage moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob defends well.#SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gage is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob controlling the action here.
Bob is trying to control. Gage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Gage is staying active underneath Bob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bob sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Bob is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.#T2#
Gage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. #SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Bob defends easily.
Bob trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gage is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (0) Bob
Gage trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bob manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (2) Bob
Bob is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bob is keen to just control but Gage is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Gage is staying active underneath Bob, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gage tries to roll over but Bob keeps him under control.
Gage is refusing to be controlled, as Bob sits in half guard. #T5#
Gage is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bob trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom.
Bob might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
Bob wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Bob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Bob seems content to control.#T6#
Bob is thwarting Gage's attempts to control the position.
Gage tries to roll over but Bob keeps him under control.
Gage is staying active underneath Bob, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Gage is looking to control Bob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gage avoid being mounted?
Bob wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #SUB#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gage is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Bob is looking to advance position but Gage won't allow it.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.
Gage wants to control but Bob passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (2) vs (5) Bob
Bob trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working.
Bob controls the position from side control.
Bob wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Bob wants to take a breather but Gage manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bob.
Gage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Bob slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gage working a defensive guard here.
Bob wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Bob sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gage has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bob engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bob passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (2) vs (8) Bob
Bob wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Bob working away.
Bob trying to control the position but Gage is working away. #T11#
Bob wants to take a breather but Gage manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bob.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.#SUB#
Bob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bob has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.#T12##SUB#
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bob defends it easily.
Gage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gage is keeping the position for now.
Bob sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Bob looking to sit in guard and control but Gage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (4) vs (8) Bob
Bob trying to control the position.
Bob keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
Bob pulls Gage in close to prevent any damage.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully. #T14#
Bob working a defensive guard but Gage passes into half guard.
Bob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gage's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gage (4) vs (12) Bob
Gage tries to escape the position.
Bob doesn't have the hooks in and Gage manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (6) vs (12) Bob
Gage trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gage is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob wins on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Silent Bob thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LEVEL 3
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Oscar Gage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fook Man!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Gage tightens his grip and picks Man up, before dumping him to the ground. Man manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (0) Man
Gage tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Gage preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gage advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (5) vs (0) Man
Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Man won't allow Gage to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Gage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gage pulls his head out easily.
Man is looking for a sweep. Gage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gage.
Gage trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Gage wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gage moves into full mount! Man won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (8) vs (0) Man
Gage looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Man tries to control Gage's body but Gage pushes him off. Man squirms to his side and now Gage has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gage (11) vs (0) Man#T3##SUB#
Gage is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gage has the hooks in. Man is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gage working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Man tries to escape the position.
Man breaks Gage's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (11) vs (2) Man
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.
Gage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Man wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Gage looking to control but Man passes into half guard.
Gage tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gage sees it coming and defends easily.
Gage is positioning himself well to prevent Man advancing to mount.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.
Gage is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Man is keen to just control but Gage is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gage is not content to let Man control the position.
Gage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Man defends easily.
#T6#
Gage keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Man content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Gage controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #T8#
Gage wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man passes Gage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.
Man wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Gage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gage has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Man wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Gage trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
#SUB#
Gage has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Man. Oh but Gage has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Man goes limp - he's gone! Gage jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oscar Gage!
A relieved looking Oscar Gage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Level 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Oscar Gage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nicandro Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Aloisio jumps into guard, dragging Gage to the mat.
#SUB2#
Gage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aloisio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gage advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (3) vs (0) Aloisio
Aloisio is looking to reverse the position.
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aloisio keeps working.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aloisio is looking to reverse the position.
Aloisio wants to control but Gage postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aloisio keeps working.
Aloisio wants to control but Gage postures up.
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aloisio keeps working.
Aloisio is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Aloisio wants to control but Gage postures up.
Aloisio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aloisio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gage's guard! Nice work there by Aloisio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (3) vs (2) Aloisio
Gage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (5) vs (2) Aloisio#SUB#
Aloisio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gage.
Gage works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (8) vs (2) Aloisio#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gage wants to control the pace but Aloisio is squirming around nicely.
Gage pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aloisio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aloisio is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action.
Gage wants to control but Aloisio has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gage wants to pass to mount but Aloisio is defending the position. #T3#
Gage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (11) vs (2) Aloisio
Gage looking to control but Aloisio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aloisio wants to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Aloisio can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aloisio is looking to escape.
Aloisio is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Gage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Gage with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Aloisio is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gage tries to control but Aloisio wriggling away.
Gage moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gage (14) vs (2) Aloisio#SUB#
Gage looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Aloisio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Aloisio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gage gets his way!
Aloisio breaks Gage's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (14) vs (4) Aloisio#T5#
Aloisio pushes down on Gage's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Gage is trying to get back to full guard.
Aloisio is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aloisio is pressing down on Gage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gage is holding on for now.
Gage tries to get to full guard but Aloisio has control of the leg.
Aloisio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
Gage gets back to full guard.
Aloisio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aloisio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gage is trying to keep Aloisio in close.
Aloisio wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Aloisio tries to free his leg and advance position but Gage is retaining full guard.
Gage trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Gage looking to control.
#SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Aloisio defends easily.
Aloisio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aloisio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aloisio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gage's guard. #T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aloisio in particular looking to stall.
Aloisio wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Gage works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Aloisio defends easily.
Aloisio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aloisio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Aloisio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aloisio has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Aloisio wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. #T9#
Gage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aloisio controls the pace.
Aloisio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aloisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Aloisio from controlling successfully.
Aloisio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (14) vs (7) Aloisio
Aloisio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working. #T10#
Aloisio working away.
Gage tries to bench press Aloisio off him but Aloisio keeps the position.
Gage is being controlled here.
Aloisio wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Gage prevents Aloisio from improving position.
Gage tries to buck Aloisio off but Aloisio is having none of it.#T11#
Aloisio wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Gage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aloisio wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Aloisio working away.
Aloisio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working.
Gage tries to bench press Aloisio off him but Aloisio keeps the position.
Aloisio is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gage is trying to control Aloisio's posture but Aloisio avoids it. #T12#
Gage prevents Aloisio from improving position.
Gage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aloisio is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gage tries to bench press Aloisio off him but Aloisio keeps the position.
Aloisio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gage tries to buck Aloisio off but Aloisio is having none of it.#T13#
Aloisio wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aloisio tries to move to mount but Gage blocks the move with his legs.
Gage tries to bench press Aloisio off him but Aloisio keeps the position.
Aloisio trying to control the position but Gage is working away.
Gage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aloisio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gage (18) vs (7) Aloisio
Aloisio can't escape the position.
Aloisio turns into Gage and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (18) vs (9) Aloisio#T14#
Gage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aloisio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (20) vs (9) Aloisio#SUB2#
Aloisio is looking for a triangle but Gage pushes his legs off easily.
Aloisio is trying to control the position but Gage postures up.
Gage wants to control from the top but Aloisio keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aloisio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (20) vs (11) Aloisio#SUB#
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gage trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aloisio trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Gage wants to control but Aloisio passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
An out of breath Oscar Gage 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:
LEVEL 1
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Oscar Gage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kuroda Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gage shoots in and bounces Atsushi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (0) Atsushi
Gage slips nicely into half guard.
Atsushi gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Atsushi is pressing down on Gage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gage advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage is looking to advance position but Atsushi won't allow it.
Well, if Gage 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.
Atsushi trying to control but Gage postures up.
#T1#
Atsushi tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
Gage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (5) vs (0) Atsushi#SUB#
Gage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Atsushi is surviving well by controlling Gage's body position as best he can.
Atsushi tries to reverse the position but Gage maintains control.
Gage wants to take Atsushi's back here but Atsushi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Atsushi tries to reverse the position but Gage maintains control.
Gage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atsushi is looking to escape.
Gage wants to take Atsushi's back here but Atsushi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Gage is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atsushi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gage. #SUB#
Gage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Atsushi is surviving well by controlling Gage's body position as best he can.
Gage wants to control the pace but Atsushi is squirming around nicely.
Atsushi is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage mounts Atsushi! Really nice guard pass there!
Gage prevents Atsushi from getting the reversal.#T3#
Atsushi tries to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Atsushi working to try and regain half guard.
Atsushi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (5) vs (2) Atsushi
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Gage trying to control the position.
Atsushi forces his way into half guard.
Atsushi is pressing down on Gage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gage is holding on for now. #T4#
Atsushi stalling away here and it's allowed Gage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gage wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Atsushi defends it easily.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Atsushi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushi won't allow Gage to sweep him here.
Atsushi pushes down on Gage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gage trying to hold on to Atsushi's head to control him but Atsushi postures up.
#T5#
Atsushi wants to pass the guard but Gage is defending well.
Gage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atsushi stays in close to Gage's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gage trying to control the position.
Gage keeping full guard, as Atsushi tries to pass. #T6##SUB#
Gage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Atsushi pushes his legs off easily.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atsushi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gage looking for a sweep. Not yet Gage, not yet.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Atsushi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Atsushi defends it easily.
Atsushi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7##SUB#
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gage looking for a sweep. Not yet Gage, not yet.
Gage working a defensive guard but Atsushi passes into half guard.
Gage wants to control but Atsushi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (5) vs (5) Atsushi
Atsushi controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Atsushi wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Gage struggling a bit here.
Gage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Atsushi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gage (5) vs (8) Atsushi
Atsushi trying to control but Gage is having none of it.
Gage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gage tries to hold on but Atsushi postures up.#T9#
Atsushi prevents Gage from getting the reversal.
Gage is controlling an arm, preventing Atsushi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gage is working to get back to half guard.
Gage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gage is looking to improve his position but Atsushi isn't that keen on the idea.
Atsushi tries to control but Gage wriggling away.
Gage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Gage is working to get back to half guard.
Gage tries to lock up and control but Atsushi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gage is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Atsushi tries to control but Gage wriggling away.
Atsushi content just to control the position here.
Atsushi trying to control but Gage is having none of it.
Atsushi controlling his opponent. #T11#
Atsushi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gage wants to hold on but Atsushi pushes him away.
Atsushi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gage (5) vs (11) Atsushi
Gage tries to escape the position.
Gage wants to control his opponent's hands but Atsushi gets his hands free.
Gage tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Gage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gage is squirming around, avoiding Atsushi's attempts to control the action.
Gage tries to reverse the position but Atsushi maintains control.
Gage tries to hold on but Atsushi postures up.
Atsushi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Atsushi looking to control but Gage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Atsushi controlling the position easily from mount.
Gage is squirming around, avoiding Atsushi's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Atsushi avoids the attempt from Gage to control.
Atsushi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Gage defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Atsushi.
Atsushi avoids the attempt from Gage to control.
Gage manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gage is trying to get back to full guard.
Gage is staying active underneath Atsushi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Atsushi is thwarting Gage's attempts to control the position.
Atsushi is trying to control. Gage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atsushi is working away from the top position though.
Atsushi wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it.
Atsushi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gage is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gage is trying is best to control the position here.
Gage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atsushi wins on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Kuroda Atsushi 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:
C273: Martin vs Gunnarsson
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Higgins avoids the body shot from Gage.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins misses the jab.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gage's head backwards.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Gage misses with a combination
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Higgins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Gage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gage duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Higgins. That's going to slow Gage down. #T1#
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.
Gage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Gage counters with a shoot takedown. Higgins fights it but they end up in guard.
Gage wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Higgins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gage stands and throws Higgins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Higgins stops Gage from passing to mount. #T2#
Gage tries to score with some ground and pound. Higgins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Higgins prevents Gage from moving into mount.
Gage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Higgins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gage landing strikes from the mount.
Gage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage looking to ground and pound but Higgins is blocking nicely. #T3#
Gage working Higgins over with strikes here.
Gage 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.
Gage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage looking to finish with strikes here!
Higgins blocking the ground and pound.
Gage landing shots from mount.
Gage unloads with some shots from mount but Higgins bucks and avoids them well.
Gage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higgins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
Gage sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Higgins is trying to stand.
Gage unloading with bombs!
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!
Higgins is trying to stand.#SUB#
Gage is working for a guillotine from mount but Higgins frees his head quite easily.
Gage unloads with some shots from mount but Higgins bucks and avoids them well.
Gage controlling from mount.
Gage sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Higgins is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action.
Gage throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Gage scores with a four punch combination!
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Gage cracks Higgins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gage misses with a straight left.
Gage misses with an uppercut
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gage 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.
Gage misses with a straight left.
Higgins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins moves out of range as Gage strikes.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gage slips a straight right by Higgins.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gage or perhaps it was just good defense by Higgins, which made it look bad. #T1#
Gage looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lou Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gage checks the leg kick.
Gage goes for a double leg but Higgins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Higgins continues to drive forward.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Gage avoids it with no problem.
Higgins lands a body punch.
Higgins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gage digs a right hand into Higgins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higgins's gas tank.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins is leaning against Gage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Higgins pushes Gage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Higgins stops a takedown attempt from Gage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage wants to take the fight to the mat but Higgins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gage blocking some punches.
#T2#
Higgins misses with some punches.
Gage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Higgins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Higgins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Higgins after a bit of a struggle.
Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Higgins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Gage.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Gage can't get the takedown.
Gage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage is trying to pull guard but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Higgins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higgins lands a body punch.
Higgins works on Gage's body with a couple of short punches.
Gage prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Gage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Higgins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Higgins.
Gage blocking some punches.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage tries to pull guard but Higgins holds him up against the cage and eventually Gage drops back down to his feet.
Higgins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other 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#
Higgins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higgins - that will leave a mark!
Gage scores with a hook to the body. Higgins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gage thuds his right hand into Higgins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gage has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Higgins there.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Gage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Higgins's hands.
Higgins with a nice calf kick.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Gage moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Higgins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Gage is rocked!
A lazy left from Gage finds it's target.
Oh Gage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gage shoots and misses
and Higgins scores with a counter punch that sends Gage to the canvas! Higgins smells blood - he's punishing Gage with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gage has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
A relieved looking Lou Higgins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C269: Martin vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Potku slips under a jab.
Gage's corner calls for a 1-2. Gage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gage throws a series of punches but Potku moves out of range.
Gage blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gage's head.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gage lands a nice looking body shot.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potku manages to avoid it.
Potku throws a wild body kick that Gage sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potku.
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Potku ducks down to avoid it.
Gage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Potku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gage scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Gage scores with a jab. Potku acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Potku slips a straight right by Gage.
Gage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gage throws an off balance right hand
and Potku counters with a low kick, right behind Gage 's knee.
Potku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gage.
Potku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gage blocks it well.
A low kick from Potku is predictable there #TD#
and Gage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Potku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gage defends it easily.#SUB2#
Potku working for a triangle but Gage defends it easily.
Gage trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gage with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Potku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Potku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gage has Potku in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Potku postures up.
Gage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Potku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gage is keeping the position for now.
Potku won't allow Gage to sweep him here.
Potku stays in close to Gage's body and controls the position.
Potku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Potku postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gage is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Potku, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Potku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Potku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Potku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gage distracts Potku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gage trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Potku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gage scoring with some ground and pound.
Gage wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving. #SUB2#
Potku is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gage has his hands clasped together but Potku extends and breaks Gage's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Potku.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurki Potku!
Kurki Potku opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
C267: Matsuzaka vs Talvela
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Gage trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gage works over Gunnarsson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Gunnarsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gage escapes and throws Gunnarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gage in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gunnarsson!
Gage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T1#
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Gage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gage trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunnarsson.#T2#
Gage looking to pass the guard.
Gage stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnarsson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gage defends well.#SUB#
Gage sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gunnarsson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gage paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gunnarsson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Gunnarsson 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:
C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Slaissi throws the left hand but Gage avoids the punch easily.
Gage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.
Gage tests Slaissi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaissi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gage scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Gage scores with a shot to the body.
Gage misses with a two punch combination.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slaissi keeps working.
Slaissi is trying to get back to full guard.
Slaissi is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Gage is trying to work for a kimura but Slaissi is defending well.
Gage thows a huge punch but Slaissi dodges it nicely.
Gage controlling the action here.
Slaissi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slaissi is doing well to control the position and prevent Gage from advancing to side control.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slaissi keeps working.
Gage controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slaissi is refusing to be controlled, as Gage sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slaissi eats them both and turns towards Gage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gage misses with a body punch
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Slaissi takes one on the button.
Slaissi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gage tries to bum rush Slaissi with a series of wild strikes but Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Slaissi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gage.
Gage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage fails to land the takedown.
Slaissi moves forwards but Gage connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Gage catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Gage.
Nice defenses there by Gage.
Gage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gage lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaissi's head.
Slaissi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Gage counters by clinching up.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.
Gage dives in and grabs Slaissi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slaissi pushes down on Gage's head and hops out.
Slaissi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slaissi but Slaissi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Gage throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slaissi defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Gage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gage scores with a one two! Slaissi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gage throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Slaissi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Slaissi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gage throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range.#T1#
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Gage blocks a jab.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Slaissi misses the target.
Gage jabs Slaissi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gage shoots in for a takedown but Slaissi shows good takedown defense.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.#TD2#
Gage gets the takedown into side control.
Slaissi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gage misses with a head shot.
Slaissi is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Gage throws a sloppy strike and Slaissi uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Slaissi has ended up in Gage's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi won't allow Gage to sweep him here.
Slaissi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slaissi stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.
Slaissi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slaissi is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Gage wants to sweep here but Slaissi controlling him for the moment.
Slaissi content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gage tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Slaissi is posturing up here but Gage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Slaissi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Slaissi has to tap! Slick submission there by Gage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
An out of breath Oscar Gage 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:
C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanguinetti but Sanguinetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanguinetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gage's head.
Gage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Gage moves out of range.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Gage moved out of range.
Sanguinetti works the jab nicely.
Gage closes the distance and clinches up with Sanguinetti, looking for a takedown. Gage pushes Sanguinetti against the cage but Sanguinetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gage lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti lunges at Gage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gage's hand.
Orlando Sanguinetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gage throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gage looks to land a combination but Sanguinetti avoids it well.
Sanguinetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Gage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gage misses with a wild combination.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Gage slips the punch.
Gage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gage momentarily.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
No joy there for Gage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Gage. Beautiful body shot.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Gage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Gage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gage has time to react.
Sanguinetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Gage's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage ducks right into an uppercut from Sanguinetti.
It looks like Sanguinetti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Nice shot by Sanguinetti.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gage scores with a jab. Sanguinetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Nice uppercut there from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanguinetti wants it to stay on the feet.
Gage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanguinetti circles away quickly and effectively.
Gage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti lands a jab to the nose.
Sanguinetti catches Gage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanguinetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gage or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanguinetti, which made it look bad.
Sanguinetti is looking for a counter combo.
Gage with a poor takedown
and Sanguinetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Gage staying out of range there.#T3#
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Gage.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gage throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Gage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanguinetti pinned against the cage. Sanguinetti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gage takes one to the chin there.
Sanguinetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Gage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Sanguinetti. No joy for Gage on that attempt.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanguinetti as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Gage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gage scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Sanguinetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gage's hands.
Sanguinetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Gage off the cage and back into range.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Sanguinetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Sanguinetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Gage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanguinetti defends it well.
Gage shoots in for a takedown but Sanguinetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanguinetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gage. Gage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gage goes for a double leg but Sanguinetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanguinetti continues to drive forward.
Sanguinetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gage can do to turn this around?
Gage looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Sanguinetti looks to throw the jab but Gage is out of range.
Gage misses with an uppercut. Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Gage moved out of range.
Gage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage lands a jab to the head.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Gage looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
Orlando Sanguinetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanguinetti connects with a jab.
Sanguinetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.#T1#
Gage cracks Sanguinetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanguinetti tries to move into range but Gage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanguinetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanguinetti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Sanguinetti lands with a right hand.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanguinetti has got the better of the exchanges.
Gage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
Gage misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti dips to his left and cracks Gage with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Gage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Sanguinetti.#T2#
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Gage avoids it easily.
Gage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti jabs Gage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanguinetti connects with a single shot there.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
A big left from Gage misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gage.
Gage slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Gage wants to counter with a clinch but Sanguinetti pushes him away.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gage moves forwards but Sanguinetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Gage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gage tries to bum rush Sanguinetti with a series of wild strikes but Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Gage manages to avoid it.
Gage closes the distance and clinches up with Sanguinetti, looking for a takedown. Gage pushes Sanguinetti against the cage but Sanguinetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Gage tries for a takedown but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gage.
Nice defenses there by Gage.
Sanguinetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gage on the side of the head.
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Orlando Sanguinetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguinetti punishes Gage's body with a nice straight punch.
Gage looks to land a combination but Sanguinetti avoids it well.
Gage slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Gage lands with an overhand left.
Sanguinetti connects with the punch.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Gage.
A jab lands there for Sanguinetti.
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti lands with a nice body punch.
Gage needs to keep his hands up - Sanguinetti had a free shot at his head there.
Sanguinetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gage's head.
Gage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Gage. Gage gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanguinetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gage fails with the takedown.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Gage manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gage fails with the takedown.
Sanguinetti sizes up Gage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanguinetti lands a body shot.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gage.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Gage ducked under it nicely.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Gage slips the punch.
Gage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanguinetti defends it nicely.
Sanguinetti throws an off balance right hand
and Gage counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Gage strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Gage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Sanguinetti cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.
Sanguinetti lands a right hook to the body.
Gage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanguinetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanguinetti defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Sanguinetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gage.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Gage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Gage misses.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gage throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gage on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanguinetti with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanguinetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice right hand.
Sanguinetti throws a combination. Gage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanguinetti.
A shot to the body from Gage misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a left to the body.
Sanguinetti lands with a nice body punch.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanguinetti circles away.
Gage throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
Gage takes one to the side of the head.
Gage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sanguinetti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gage.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanguinetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the body.
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanguinetti but Sanguinetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanguinetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Gage lands with a right hand.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Gage.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
Sanguinetti lands a jab to the head.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanguinetti as he avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti lands a nice shot that snaps Gage's head back.
#T4#
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Gage.
Sanguinetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanguinetti cracks Gage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanguinetti scores with a one two! Gage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti scores with a hook to the body. Gage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Gage.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Gage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti tests Gage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanguinetti cracks Gage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlando Sanguinetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanguinetti circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Sanguinetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanguinetti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Sanguinetti!
Orlando Sanguinetti thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C254: Obaminator vs Machado II
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gage lands with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hallbjornsson but Hallbjornsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gage tries for a takedown but Hallbjornsson circles away easily
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallbjornsson's waist but Hallbjornsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gage off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Gage shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
Hallbjornsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Gage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gage momentarily.
#T1#
Hallbjornsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Gage.
Hallbjornsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Gage ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gage blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hallbjornsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hallbjornsson. #TD#
Gage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gage manages to end up in side control.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gage is trying to control. Hallbjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gage thows a huge punch but Hallbjornsson dodges it nicely.
Hallbjornsson is trying to control but can't.
Hallbjornsson tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
Hallbjornsson is trying to maintain the position but Gage is very close to passing his half guard.
Gage throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hallbjornsson to regain full guard.
Hallbjornsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gage trying to control but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
Hallbjornsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gage 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.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallbjornsson is keeping the position for now.
Hallbjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Hallbjornsson is keeping the position.
Hallbjornsson working a defensive guard but Gage passes into half guard.
Gage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gage prevents Hallbjornsson from improving his position.
Gage wants to control but Hallbjornsson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Gage is taking a breather. Hallbjornsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gage is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallbjornsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage is thwarting Hallbjornsson's attempts to control the position.
Gage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's trapped leg to prevent Gage from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hallbjornsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson clobbers Gage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage blocks a jab.
Gage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Gage.
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
#T1#
Gage looks for a takedown but Hallbjornsson sprawls well.
Gage lands a body shot.
Hallbjornsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to Gage's midsection.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hallbjornsson feints and then cracks Gage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gage down.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gage momentarily.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Gage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hallbjornsson to the mat! Hallbjornsson manages to get full guard.
Hallbjornsson is trying to control the position but Gage postures up.
Hallbjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallbjornsson is keeping the position for now.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gage is fighting to break Hallbjornsson's control of his arms but Hallbjornsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gage trying to control but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson trying to control the position.
Hallbjornsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gage manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hallbjornsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hallbjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Gage is adopting a defensive guard.
Gage is trying to control the position but Hallbjornsson postures up.
Hallbjornsson wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Gage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hallbjornsson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gage is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hallbjornsson rolls with it to try and escape but Gage cranks on the arm and Hallbjornsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C250: Albatross vs Apollo III
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Ochoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gage.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Ochoa misses its target.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Ochoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Gage.
As Gage looks to move away, Ochoa throws a big counter combo but Gage just gets out of the way.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ochoa moves out of range as Gage strikes.
Ochoa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gage misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochoa takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Gage misses.
Gage tries for a takedown but Ochoa circles away easily
and Ochoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ochoa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gage.
And Gage tries to counter it with a takedown but Ochoa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ochoa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ochoa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Gage as he connects with a hook.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa thuds his shin into the meat of Gage's side.
Ochoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gage.
A punch combination from Gage misses.
Gage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ochoa moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Ochoa slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gage is defended easily by Ochoa.
Anthony Ochoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Gage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gage shoots in for a takedown but Ochoa shows good takedown defense.
Ochoa staying out of range there.
Ochoa misses with a hook
and Gage counters with a stiff right hand.
Ochoa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Ochoa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ochoa misses with a double jab.
Gage shoots in and drives through. Ochoa sprawls well.#TD2#
Gage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Gage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ochoa is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage working the ground and pound but Ochoa is defending the strikes.
Gage trying to control the position but Ochoa is working away. #SUB2#
Gage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gage is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ochoa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ochoa is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ochoa is not content to let Gage control the position.
Gage controls the position.#SUB2#
Gage is trying to get an arm triangle but Ochoa is defending well.
Ochoa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Gage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Gage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ochoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ochoa throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage misses with a series of wild punches.
Gage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gage misses with a two punch combination.
Ochoa connects with a body shot.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Gage slips a straight right by Ochoa.
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Ochoa slips the punch.
Ochoa throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
Gage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ochoa pinned against the cage. Ochoa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa lands a jab.#T1##TD2#
Gage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ochoa was covering up waiting for the punch and Gage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ochoa is adopting a defensive guard.
Ochoa keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
Gage throwing strikes from guard but Ochoa blocks nicely. #T2#
Gage stopping the sweep attempt from Ochoa.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ochoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ochoa keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
Ochoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gage is looking to work some ground and pound but Ochoa has wrist control.
Ochoa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gage on the ground.
Ochoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Gage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ochoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gage.
Gage wants to take a breather but Ochoa is having none of it.
Gage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ochoa defending well though.
Oscar Gage has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Gage lands strikes from half guard.
Gage wants to take a breather but Ochoa is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Gage seems content to control.
Gage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ochoa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gage.
Gage passes Ochoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gage works his way into full mount!
Gage misses with a head shot.
Ochoa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Gage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gage in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ochoa tries to lock up and control but Gage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ochoa is looking to escape.
Gage landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Gage wants to finish this one by submission but Ochoa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gage.
Gage tries to control but Ochoa wriggling away.
Ochoa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anthony Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage throws a lazy uppercut
and Ochoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Ochoa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ochoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ochoa lands a right hook to the body.
Gage misses with a right hand
and Ochoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gage lands with a nice combination. Ochoa backs away looking to recover.
Gage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ochoa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice combination there by Gage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage takes a swing at Ochoa's ribcage but misses.
Gage connects with the punch.
Ochoa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gage cracks Ochoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochoa. Gage does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ochoa with a nice cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ochoa.
Ochoa looks to land a body kick but Gage moved away.
Gage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gage.
Ochoa swings widly with a right hand
and Gage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochoa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anthony Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gage misses with the combination.
Ochoa throwing a counter right hand but Gage manages to avoid it.
Ochoa throws a shot to the body.
Gage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ochoa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gage scrambles back to his feet.
Gage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ochoa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
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!
Ochoa lands with a right hand. #ROC#Gage is rocked!
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
Gage is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochoa finish him?
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage seems to have recovered his senses.
Ochoa lands a nice hook to Gage's body. Gage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gage misses with a hook. Ochoa ducked under it nicely.
Ochoa throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
Gage moves out of range of the body kick.
Ochoa cracks Gage with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Ochoa misses.
Ochoa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gage cracks Ochoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ochoa as he jumps to the side.
Ochoa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gage cracks Ochoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ochoa cracks Gage with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gage falls to his knees and Ochoa doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ochoa!
A very excited looking Anthony Ochoa 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:
C242: Kahn vs Vladimir II
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A left lands for Gage.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titus manages to avoid it.
It looked like Titus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gage misses with a body shot
and Titus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Titus pounces like a tiger and cracks Gage with a vicious hook! Gage is down but not out! Titus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zeke Titus!
An out of breath Zeke Titus 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:
C237: Albatross vs Corassa II
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Gage shoots in but no luck this time.
Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gage misses with a combination
#KD#
and Kahn counters with a nice right hand that sends Gage toppling to the canvas! Gage scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kahn finish him?!#ROC#Gage is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with an outside leg kick.
Gage is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Gage throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
And Kahn counters with a quick kick to the body but Gage blocks it.
Kahn slaps away a takedown attempt from Gage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gage seems to have recovered his senses.
Gage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kahn counters with a big left hand that crumples Gage! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
A victorious Mohammed Kahn 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:
C233: Albatross vs Femme
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menday throws out the jab.
Gage with a hook.
Menday shoots in but no luck this time.
Gage scores with a body shot.
Menday gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Gage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gage throwing strikes from guard but Menday blocks nicely.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gage manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday advances to half guard.
Menday winds up and cracks Gage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gage is refusing to be controlled, as Menday sits in half guard. #T1#
Gage tries to get to full guard but Menday has control of the leg.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Menday trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom.
Menday is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Menday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menday trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menday is working away from the top position though.
Gage is pressing down on Menday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gage looking for a sweep. Not yet Gage, not yet.
Gage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Menday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menday has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Gage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menday's guard. #REVR#
Gage landing with the ground and pound.
Menday is trying to keep Gage in close.
Menday is pulling down on Gage's head. It's preventing any offense from Gage, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Menday trying to control the position.
Gage preventing the sweep. #T3#
Gage wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Gage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gage drops back looking for a leg! Menday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menday manages to kick Gage off! Gage jumps back into Menday's guard.
Gage wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday controls Gage momentarily but Gage frees himself.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now.
Gage postures up in Menday's guard and throws a big left but Menday blocks it.
Menday trying to control the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gage stopping the sweep attempt from Menday.
Gage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menday's head.
Gage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gage won't allow Menday to sweep him here.
Gage trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menday is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Menday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Menday pushes his legs off easily.
Menday trying to move into half guard but instead Gage has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gage trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menday momentarily.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Menday lands with a hook. Gage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Menday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gage throws out the jab. #TD#
Gage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Menday is trying to improve his position.
Menday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gage off and has taken his back!
Gage can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage is taking damage to the body and head.
Menday gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Menday looking for the choke but no joy.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menday can do to turn this around?
Menday is punishing Gage with some ground and pound. #T1#
Menday tries to keep control of the position but Gage is staying busy.
I really don't envy Gage right now.
Menday gets his hands free as Gage looks to control.
Gage turns into Menday and is now in his guard.
Gage trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menday working for a triangle but Gage defends it easily.
Menday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gage is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Menday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menday wants to sweep here but Gage controlling him for the moment.
Menday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Menday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Menday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gage is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gage is looking for a sweep. Menday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Menday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Menday's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage punches Menday on the ear. #T3#
Menday is really stuck here.
Menday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menday tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Menday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Menday wants to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Gage cracks Menday with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Menday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Gage looking to control but Menday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menday is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Menday is still trying to improve position.
Gage lands a nice shot to the head.
Menday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Gage is landing with some decent strikes but Menday is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gage lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage tries to control but Menday wriggling away.
Gage prevents Menday from getting the reversal.
Gage tries to control but Menday wriggling away.
Gage with shots to the head and body - Menday looks very uncomfortable down there.
Menday is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage landing shots from mount. #ROC#Menday is rocked!
Menday is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menday regains half guard.
Menday won't allow Gage to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menday as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Gage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Menday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Menday tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Menday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menday wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Gage is trying to control the action in half guard but Menday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menday wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Gage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gage is keen to just control but Menday is a slippery customer.
Menday tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
Gage is trying to control. Menday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menday is doing well to control the position and prevent Gage from advancing to side control.
Menday is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well, if Gage 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.
Menday has a hand on Gage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gage looking to control but Menday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gage lands a heavy elbow.
Gage prevents Menday from getting the reversal.
Gage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gage trying to control but Menday is having none of it.
Menday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Menday wants to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Gage wants to control the pace but Menday is squirming around nicely.
Menday is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menday is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action.
Menday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gage has a good base and remains in mount.
Menday is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Gage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Menday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Menday tries to reverse the position but Gage maintains control.#SUB#
Gage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Menday is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage wants to control the pace but Menday is squirming around nicely.
Menday is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C227: Dracul vs Gage
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Gage fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Dracul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Gage misses.
Dracul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gage sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Dracul.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Gage tries to bum rush Dracul with a series of wild strikes but Dracul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dracul tries to counter with a takedown but Gage is quick to defend against it.
Gage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dracul in his tracks.
Gage looks to land a combination but Dracul avoids it well.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gage sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dracul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gage.
Gage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gage.#T1#
Gage moves to clinch but Dracul breaks away #TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gage tries to roll over but Dracul keeps him under control.
Gage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dracul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gage is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Gage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dracul scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.#T2#
Dracul postures up.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dracul stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.
Gage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet.
Gage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dracul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gage defends it easily.
Gage stands and throws Dracul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dracul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gage throws a strike aimed at the side of Dracul's head but Dracul avoids it well.#SUB2#
Gage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dracul has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dracul tries to bench press Gage off him but Gage keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gage swings around for an armbar but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gage's guard.
Gage being controlled here, momentarily.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul preventing the sweep.
Dracul trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage looking for a sweep. Not yet Gage, not yet.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dracul slips under a jab.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dracul defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gage swings for the body but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control.
Gage tries to improve position but can't.
Gage is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Radu Dracul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gage prevents Dracul from moving into mount. #T1#
Gage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working.
Dracul is chipping away with strikes.
Dracul trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom.
Dracul creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gage is trying to control Dracul's posture but Dracul avoids it.
Gage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gage is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dracul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dracul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dracul's back!#SUB2#
Gage working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dracul just trying to survive but Gage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dracul can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gage is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gage is not going to allow Dracul to sit and survive in this position.
Dracul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gage looking for the choke from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Dracul defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gage's arms.
A lull in the action here.
Dracul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dracul regains half guard.
Dracul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dracul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dracul controls Gage momentarily but Gage frees himself. #T4#
Dracul keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
Dracul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dracul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gage is looking for a sweep. Dracul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul is taking a breather. Gage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dracul is looking to advance position but Gage won't allow it.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dracul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dracul's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Radu Dracul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
That's time! Dracul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##CL2#
Dracul gets tackled into the cage by Gage. Gage maintains the clinch.
Dracul wants to break free but Gage has control.
#BC2#
Gage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Dracul's shoulder, as Dracul tries to avoid the shot.
Dracul tries to counter with a takedown but Gage is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Gage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dracul tries to counter with a takedown but Gage is quick to defend against it.
Gage misses with a wild combination.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage is looking for a sweep.
Dracul creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dracul trying to control the position but Gage is working away.
Gage gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Dracul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dracul.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working. #SUB#
Dracul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gage is just riding it out for now. Dracul eventually gives up the hold.
Dracul looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gage taking some punishment here, with Dracul in his half guard.
Dracul wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it.
Dracul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dracul prevents Gage from improving his position.
Dracul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dracul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gage gets back to full guard.
Gage controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
Dracul is working Gage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Gage working for a triangle but Dracul defends it easily.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dracul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there.
Gage wants to hit a sweep here but Dracul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gage there!
Gage tries to reverse the position but Dracul maintains control.
Gage gets back to half guard.
Gage won't allow Dracul to pass to mount.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Gage wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gage is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dracul has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dracul pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gage is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dracul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
Radu Dracul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C225: Ji Woo vs Perkele II
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Ochoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ochoa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Gage misses.
Gage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ochoa circles away.
Ochoa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochoa thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa misses with a right hand
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Ochoa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Gage backs off Ochoa throws a huge counter combo but Gage manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Ochoa's shoulder, as Ochoa tries to avoid the shot.
Ochoa tries to land a front kick but Gage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ochoa throws a hook but Gage avoids it easily.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
Gage jabs Ochoa right on the nose. Ochoa blinks but takes it well.
Ochoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthony Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Gage.
Ochoa scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage throws a lazy uppercut
and Ochoa counters with a solid body kick.
Gage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ochoa throws out the jab. #T2#
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Gage counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochoa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ochoa, who protects the arm well.
Gage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ochoa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gage 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.
Ochoa defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Gage are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ochoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gage is looking to take a break and control but Ochoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gage misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Gage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ochoa tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Gage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gage tries for a kimura but Ochoa is defending well. #SUB#
Gage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ochoa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gage's guard! Nice work there by Ochoa! #SUB#
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ochoa is aware though and is defending well.
Gage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Ochoa pushes his legs off easily.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gage is really struggling to control Ochoa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
That's time! Gage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab, jab by Gage - just one landing. #TD#
Gage shoots in and gets a takedown into Ochoa's guard.
Ochoa keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
Gage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gage tries to free his leg and advance position but Ochoa is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Gage is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ochoa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ochoa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ochoa's guard. #REVR#
Ochoa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gage is one step ahead there.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ochoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Ochoa keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ochoa keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
Ochoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ochoa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Gage looking to sit in guard and control but Ochoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gage looking to control.
#SUB#
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gage has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ochoa doesn't defend quickly enough and Gage has managed to lock this one up! Can Ochoa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gage on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Gage!
Our winner, Oscar Gage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C219: Ji Woo vs Roy
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson lands with an overhand left.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gage is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Gage was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallbjornsson.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gage darts in and clinches Hallbjornsson up against the cage.
Gage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hallbjornsson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Gage manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Gage with that takedown attempt.
Hallbjornsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gage throws a series of punches but Hallbjornsson avoids them all with ease.
Gage takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Gage down.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Hallbjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Gage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gage.
It looked like Gage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hallbjornsson with a nice calf kick.
Hallbjornsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gage.
Hallbjornsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab.
Hallbjornsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hallbjornsson leaves Gage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Hallbjornsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Hallbjornsson. #CL#
Gage moves into the clinch successfully.
Hallbjornsson stops a takedown attempt from Gage.
#T3#
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hallbjornsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Hallbjornsson is pressed up against the cage. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hallbjornsson down to the mat. Hallbjornsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hallbjornsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallbjornssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Gage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gage misses with a hook to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gage finds it's way through Hallbjornsson's defenses.
A combination from Hallbjornsson does no damage.
Gage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Gage misses with a hook.
Hallbjornsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Gage is out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gage counters with a nice uppercut.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Gage with a poor takedown
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Hallbjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gage doesn't seem phased though.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a really nice looking cross but Gage seems unphased.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Gage looking to score a takedown here. Hallbjornsson is defending well but Gage drives through and ends up in Hallbjornsson's guard.
Hallbjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson is continuing to stall.
Hallbjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Hallbjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hallbjornsson advances to half guard.
Gage is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gage tries to roll over but Hallbjornsson keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Hallbjornsson seems content to control.
Hallbjornsson trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hallbjornsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hallbjornsson's back!#T2##SUB#
Hallbjornsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Gage tightening his grip on Hallbjornsson, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Gage looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3##SUB#
Hallbjornsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gage's arms. #SUB#
Gage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hallbjornsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Hallbjornsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallbjornsson wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hallbjornsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gage gets his way!
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hallbjornsson tries to roll but Gage sticks to his back.
#T4#
Hallbjornsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gage trying to control momentarily.
Hallbjornsson tries to break free.
Hallbjornsson is still trying to improve position.
Hallbjornsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gage gets his hands free. #SUB#
Gage working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hallbjornsson is doing well to defend. Gage seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hallbjornsson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage 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:
C215: Billabong vs Ji Woo III
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Gage dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut. Gage saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gage moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Gage's head but Gage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gage wants to counter the offense by Gunnarsson and move into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Gage moves out of range.
Gunnarsson tests Gage's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gage slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Gage dips to his left and cracks Gunnarsson with an uppercut!
Gage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Gage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gunnarsson to the mat! Gunnarsson manages to get full guard. #T2#
Gage trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position.
Gunnarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom.
Gage is controlling Gunnarsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gage is pulling down on Gunnarsson's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Gage is looking for a triangle here but Gunnarsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gunnarsson gets to mount! Gage was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Gage tries to reverse the position but Gunnarsson maintains control.
Gage regains half guard.
Gunnarsson prevents Gage from improving his position.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Gunnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage'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#
Gunnarsson lands with a straight right. Gage didn't see that one coming.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gage tries for a takedown but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gage steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gunnarsson.#T1#
Gunnarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gage at a distance.
#TD2#
Gage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gunnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunnarsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gunnarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Gage working the ground and pound but Gunnarsson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Gage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunnarsson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gage lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Gage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunnarsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson tries to bench press Gage off him but Gage keeps the position. #T3#
Gunnarsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gage is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Gage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunnarsson defending well though.
Gunnarsson is pressing down on Gage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Gage chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Gunnarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle here but Gage uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Gage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunnarsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Gage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson with a nice cross.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.
Gage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gage gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gage is working for a submission of some sort.
Gage is trying to control. Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gage is looking for a kimura but Gunnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gage to get the leverage.
Gage prevents Gunnarsson from improving his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gunnarsson is staying active underneath Gage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gage is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gage wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Gage is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Gage closes the distance and clinches.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
#TD2#
Gage gets control of Gunnarsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oscar Gage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Gunnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gage is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gage has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gunnarsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gage has tightened it up now! Gunnarsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Gage!
An out of breath Oscar Gage 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:
ENIGMA 176
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Gage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gage.
Carioni keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carioni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carioni dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Carioni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carioni postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gage has his foot on Carioni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carioni works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is trying to keep Carioni in close.
Gage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily.
Carioni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gage's guard.
Gage controls Carioni momentarily but Carioni frees himself. #SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Carioni defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Carioni pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carioni tries to stand but Gage is controlling from the bottom.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Carioni is proving a slippery customer.
Carioni won't allow Gage to sweep him here. #SUB#
Carioni is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carioni is looking to defend but Gage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carioni! Gage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carioni taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage 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:
ENIGMA 173
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Gage fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Bainbridge gets caught napping as Gage dives in and scores a takedown. Bainbridge manages to retain guard.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bainbridge is keeping the position for now.
Gage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bainbridge keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
Bainbridge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gage is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gage is one step ahead there.
Bainbridge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Gage trying to control but Bainbridge postures up.
Gage tries to roll over but Bainbridge keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is working hard here to advance position.
Gage gets full guard.
Gage looking for a sweep. Not yet Gage, not yet. #SUB#
Gage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bainbridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bainbridge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gage is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Gage is working an open guard so Bainbridge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big right from Bainbridge misses. #T2#
Bainbridge throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bainbridge.
Gage blocks the body kick.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Bainbridge tenderised Gage's leg. Gage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bainbridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Bainbridge misses.
Nice shot by Bainbridge.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bainbridge is fending him off so far but Gage persists. Nope, Bainbridge circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Bainbridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bainbridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gage backing away here, and Bainbridge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gage slips under a jab from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Gage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bainbridge managing to control the position. #T4#
Bainbridge wants to stand but Gage is controlling the position.
Gage pushes down on Bainbridge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bainbridge keeps working. #SUB#
Gage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bainbridge is staying active underneath Gage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bainbridge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gage tries to clinch there but Bainbridge circles away.
Bainbridge cracks Gage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Gage moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.
Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bainbridge after a bit of a struggle.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Gage blocking some punches.
Gage digs a right hand underneath Bainbridge's ribcage. Bainbridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bainbridge to keep the fight standing.
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
Gage digs a right hand into Bainbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bainbridge's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bainbridge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bainbridge lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Bainbridge gets through Gage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge gets underhooks to prevent Gage's takedown attempt.
Gage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bainbridge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Bainbridge. No joy for Gage on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Gage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bainbridge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bainbridge sprawls and moves away.
Bainbridge is looking to slow Gage down with leg kicks.
Gage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gage slips under a jab from Bainbridge.#T2#
Gage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bartholomew Bainbridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bainbridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
Gage tries to counter with a takedown but Bainbridge is quick to defend against it.
Bainbridge throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Bainbridge. Beautiful body shot.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Bainbridge counters with a low kick, right behind Gage 's knee.
Gage tries for a takedown but Bainbridge circles away easily
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Gage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Gage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bainbridge manages to circle out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Bainbridge as Gage shoots in.
The fighters circling - Bainbridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bainbridge sprawls well. Bainbridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gage gets slowly back to his feet.
Gage moves out of range of the body kick.
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Bainbridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Gage dives in for a single leg takedown but Bainbridge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bainbridge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bainbridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gage blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Gage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bainbridge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bainbridge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gage takes a step back to recover.
Bainbridge blocks a jab.
Bainbridge thumps Gage with a low kick.
Bainbridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Bainbridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Bainbridge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bainbridge swings for the body but Gage moves out of range.
Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bainbridge! But no joy.
Bainbridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gage at a distance.
No luck for Gage with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gage slips under a jab from Bainbridge.
It looked like Gage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1##CL#
Gage pushes Bainbridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Bainbridge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bainbridge prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage is trying to drag Bainbridge to the mat but Bainbridge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bainbridge pushes Gage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Bainbridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oscar Gage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bainbridge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gage on the side of the head. #T2#
Gage is looking to clinch but Bainbridge is avoiding it.
Gage throws a big shot that misses.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Bainbridge moved out of range.
Bainbridge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage tries to clinch up but Bainbridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Gage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Gage is rocked!
Bainbridge pounces like a tiger and cracks Gage with a vicious hook! Gage is down but not out! Bainbridge follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Bartholomew Bainbridge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gage to score with a decent uppercut.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gage counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Gage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chandler to the ground. Gage is now in Chandler's guard.#SUB#
Gage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Gage wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. #T1#
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Gage is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Gage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Gage trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Gage is really struggling to control Chandler but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler misses with a hook.
As Chandler tries to get set, Gage tries to push him back and clinch up but Chandler manages to avoid the attempt.
Chandler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.#T2#
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chandler flicks out a counter leg kick but Gage steps away.
Gage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gage. That did some damage!#TD#
Gage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chandler to the ground. Gage is now in Chandler's guard.
Gage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass. #T3#
Gage won't allow Chandler to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gage drops back looking for a leg! Chandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chandler manages to kick Gage off! Gage jumps back into Chandler's guard.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gage's guard. #REVB#
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle here but Chandler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chandler misses with a head kick.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Chandler fails to land with a series of punches.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage lands a nice shot that snaps Chandler's head back.
Oscar Gage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Gage with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Gage. #T1#
Chandler thumps Gage with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gage blocks the leg kick.
Gage tries to counter by clinching up but Chandler breaks away and moves out of range.
Chandler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gage doesn't seem phased though.
Gage throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Gage throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
Chandler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler scores with a leg kick.
Chandler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Lawson Chandler has been cut.
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!
Gage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Chandler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gage.
Gage darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Gage into the cage.
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler fails to pull guard.
Gage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gage blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Gage on that attempt.
Nice cross by Gage.#T3##TD#
Gage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chandler was covering up waiting for the punch and Gage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gage passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gage trying to control the pace.
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Chandler looking to control.
Gage trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler is trying to keep Gage in close.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Gage trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chandler throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Gage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Chandler.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Gage avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Gage finds it's target.
A low kick lands for Chandler.
#TD#
Gage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chandler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gage tries for a kimura but Chandler is defending well. #T1#
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gage is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gage in the domination position with Chandler hanging on.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chandler struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gage swings around for an armbar but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gage's guard.#SUB#
Gage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Gage has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage wants to improve his position but instead Chandler has moved into half guard.
Chandler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gage is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chandler keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Chandler tries to roll over but Gage keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gage is working for a kimura but Chandler is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gage is working for a submission of some sort.
Chandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage 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:
ENIGMA 168
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Palmotic scores with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
Gage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Gage counters by clinching up.
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Gage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Palmotic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
A short right from Palmotic on the inside.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow. #T1#
Palmotic gets underhooks to prevent Gage's takedown attempt.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palmotic after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Palmotic tries to circle away but Gage has him pinned against the cage.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmotic.
Gage wants a takedown.
Gage is working for takedown but Palmotic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Palmotic is trying to break the clinch but Gage is controlling him.
A short right from Gage on the inside.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Palmotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gage.
Gage prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gage blocks a body shot from Palmotic. #T2#
Gage prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Gage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palmotic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gages head.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage jumps guard but Palmotic stands there with Gage around his waist. Gage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Palmotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmotic lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gage wants a takedown but no success here.
Palmotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gage looks winded!
Gage is trying to pull guard but Palmotic has him pressed against the cage.
Palmotic gets through Gage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Palmotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
#T3#
Palmotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gage prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic. #ROC#Gage is rocked!
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Gage has Palmotic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palmotic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage is trying to drag Palmotic to the mat but Palmotic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Palmotic blocking some punches.
#BC#
Palmotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Gage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Gage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gage wants to clinch up but Palmotic keeps it at a distance.
As Gage backs away, Palmotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Palmotic stuns Gage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palmotic lands a leg kick that knocks Gage off balance momentarily.
Palmotic cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage'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#
Gage goes for a double leg but Palmotic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Palmotic continues to drive forward.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
Gage moves in looking to clinch but Palmotic pushes him off.
A jab from Gage misses.
Gage misses with a hook
and Palmotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palmotic misses with a leg kick
and Gage counters with a left and a right that stings Palmotic. #T1#
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Palmotic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gage! Palmotic lets Gage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gage is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palmotic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gage seems to have recovered his senses.
Gage misses with a straight left.
Gage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Gage tries to counter with a clinch but Palmotic shakes him off and moves away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Palmotic! Gage is out on his feet! Palmotic rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gage is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gage is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Our winner, Hrvoje Palmotic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 164
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gage rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gage.#CL#
Gage has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Gage misses with some punches.
Gage is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#T1#
Gage is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Gage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gage is not content to let Johnson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!#SUB#
Gage tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Gage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson trying to control the action but Gage just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gage working for a choke but Johnson is defending well. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Gage let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gage is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gage avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Johnson is having to fend off submission attempts from Gage, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gage doesn't have the hooks in though and Johnson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gage has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gage has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gage avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Gage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gage counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Gage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gage has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson stays in close to Gage's body and controls the position.
Gage is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gage wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson stays in close to Gage's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gage pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Gage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 161
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Gage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mumba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mumba.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.#CL#
Gage takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Gage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mumba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Mumba is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mumba working for submissions but it's allowed Gage to get to half guard.
Gage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mumba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Mumba wants to control but Gage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mumba tries to roll over but Gage keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gage wants to work for an arm triangle but Mumba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gage works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mumba can't escape the position.
Gage trying to control but Mumba is having none of it. #SUB#
Gage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Gage is working for a guillotine from mount but Mumba frees his head quite easily.
Mumba is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Gage moves to the back.
Mumba tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Mumba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gage's arms. #SUB#
Gage looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Mumba right now.
Gage looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mumba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gage is trying to stick to Mumba's back but Mumba is turning into Gage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mumba.
Mumba looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumba wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mumba tries to free his leg and advance position but Gage is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Mumba defends it easily.
Mumba looking to pass the guard.
Mumba preventing the sweep.
Mumba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mumba trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Mumba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mumba's guard. #REVR#
Gage wants to control from the top but Mumba keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mumba is looking for a triangle but Gage pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mumba looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gage has picked Mumba up and slammed him! Mumba can't keep hold of the triangle and Gage manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Mumba. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mumba enables Gage to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mumba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mumba keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mumba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gage has managed to get both his arms back between Mumba's legs - danger averted.
Gage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mumba's guard.
Mumba is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gage is working for a kimura but Mumba is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba tries to roll over but Gage keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Mumba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gage pulls his head out easily.
Mumba wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gage is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Gage eventually gives up the hold.
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mumba keeps working.
Mumba tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gage is looking to take a break and control but Mumba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mumba is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Gage eventually gives up the hold.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Mumba is defending well. #SUB2#
Mumba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumba can do to turn this around?
Gage trying to pass the guard but Mumba defending well. #T3#
Mumba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gage is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mumba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gage pulls his head out easily.
Mumba tries to roll over but Gage keeps him under control.
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gage wants to control but Mumba is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mumba.#SUB#
Gage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mumba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mumba struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gage swings around for an armbar but Mumba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gage's guard.
Gage can't keep his opponent in guard - Mumba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mumba is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mumba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gage is desperately trying to improve his position but Mumba has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mumba goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gage turns into him and now he's in Mumba's guard.
Mumba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gage controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gage to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mumba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mumba.
Gage throws a right hand that Mumba ducks under and follows up with a left that Mumba also avoids with ease.
Mumba takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Gage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mumba keeps working.
Mumba is looking for a sweep. Gage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mumba is looking to control Gage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mumba avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gage is looking for a kimura but Mumba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gage to get the leverage.
Mumba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Gage trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gage seems to be looking for submissions.
Mumba is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gage jumps into side control!
Mumba is trying to get back to half guard.
Gage working away.
Mumba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mumba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mumba wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Gage is keen to just control but Mumba is a slippery customer.#T2#
Mumba wants to control but Gage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mumba gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mumba working for a triangle but Gage defends it easily.
Gage advances to half guard.
Gage is taking a breather. Mumba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gage uses his free foot to push down on Mumba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mumba. #SUB#
Gage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mumba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Gage is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mumba to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mumba shrugs it off.
Mumba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gage wants to take his opponent's back but Mumba doesn't allow it.
Mumba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mumba is still trying to improve position.
Gage fails to advance to Mumba's back.
Gage prevents Mumba from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Mumba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gage. #T4##SUB#
Gage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mumba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mumba tries to improve position but can't.
Oscar Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Gage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mumba is trying to improve his position.
Gage working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mumba is looking to reverse the position.
Kwawi Mumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gage, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Prelims
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Oscar Gage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Serronen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gage was covering up waiting for the punch and Serronen finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gage (0) vs (2) Serronen
Serronen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gage's guard.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but Gage defending well.
Serronen prevents Gage from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gage.#T1#
Serronen trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there.
Serronen looking to pass the guard.
Serronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Serronen trying to move into half guard but instead Gage has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (2) Serronen
Gage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Serronen has his hands on Gage's head, controlling the position.
Gage is looking to pass into half guard but Serronen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Serronen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (4) Serronen
Gage pulls Serronen in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Serronen trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Gage is looking to sweep but instead, Serronen has passed into half guard.
Gage won't allow Serronen to pass to mount.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Gage tries to get to full guard but Serronen has control of the leg.
Serronen is controlling the pace.
Gage tries to roll over but Serronen keeps him under control.#T5#
Serronen is pressing down on Gage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gage is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serronen prevents Gage from improving his position.#T6#
Gage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Serronen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Gage wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy.
Gage controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Gage is looking for a sweep. Serronen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serronen controlling the action here. #T9#
Gage controlling the position for now.
Gage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gage keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Gage is trying to keep Serronen in close.
#T10#
Serronen trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Gage pulls Serronen in close to his closed guard and prevents Serronen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Serronen stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.
Gage has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture.
Serronen is stalling in the full guard.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Gage wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment.
Gage trying to control the position here.
Serronen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gage pulls Serronen in to control the position. #T13#
Serronen is pushing down on Gage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gage is fighting to maintain full guard but Serronen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Serronen prevents Gage from improving his position.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Gage is defending well. #T14#
Gage is looking to improve his position.
Serronen is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Gage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Aku Serronen 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:
CWC 332 - Prelims
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oscar Gage!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gage clinches with his opponent.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Bandito lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Gage
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gage! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Gage
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gage is looking to escape.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Gage to control.
Bandito looking to control but Gage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but Gage doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Bandito has control of Gage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gage tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gage is looking to escape.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Gage to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Gage defends it.
Gage is trying is best to control the position here.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito is pressing down on Gage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gage is holding on for now.
Gage is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gage! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Gage
Bandito looking to control but Gage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bandito working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Gage tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gage wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Gage stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gage is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito trying to control but Gage is having none of it. #T3#
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Bandito looking for a guillotine from mount but Gage is having none of it.
Bandito wants to control the pace but Gage is squirming around nicely.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Gage to control.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Gage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gage is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Gage wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Bandito forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (11) vs (0) Gage#SUB#
Gage showing good submission defense here.
Gage trying to control the action but Bandito just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Gage defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Bandito is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gage is defending well though. Bandito let's go of the attempt for now.
Gage tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Gage showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gage preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito. #T5#
Gage tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gage is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gage wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito fails to take his opponent's back.
Bandito controlling from the full mount.
Gage is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Bandito looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T6#
Gage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gage tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
Bandito is looking to work his way around to Gage's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gage is looking to get to half guard.
Gage has given up his back. Will we see Bandito going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (0) Gage
Gage rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gage fending off the submission attempt from Bandito. #SUB#
Gage is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bandito gets his way!
Gage is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Bandito has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Gage trying to control the position but Bandito manages to sink in the hooks.
Gage tries to escape the position.
Gage has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gage trying to control the action but Bandito just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Bandito looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Bandito working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gage rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Gage is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Bandito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gage for a finish. #T8##SUB#
Bandito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gage for a finish. #SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke from the back.
Gage trying to control the action but Bandito just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Gage defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandito's arms.
Gage trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him. #T9##SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Bandito patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gage tries to escape but Bandito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gage holding on to Bandito's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Gage trying to control but not successfully.
Gage is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bandito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gage tries to break free.
#SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Gage is controlling his hands well.
Bandito is controlling the position but Gage somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Gage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gage controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Gage defends it.
Gage gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gage working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Gage is controlling Bandito's posture.
Bandito forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Gage is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Gage has his foot on Bandito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandito works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage pulls Bandito in to control the position.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandito has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Bandito trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.
Bandito trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom. #T12#
Bandito pushing down on Gage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working.
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gage trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
#T13#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Gage is defending well.
Gage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gage is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Gage is defending the position.
Gage tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Gage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gage.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gage has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Gage controlling Bandito's posture.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gage working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Enamorado Bandito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 142
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Gage avoids the head kick by Dorkens.
Dorkens goes for a double leg but Gage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gage continues to drive forward.
Gage feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Dorkens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gage has Dorkens pulled in close to control his posture.
Dorkens wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.
Gage has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorkens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Dorkens works over Gage with some ground and pound from guard.
Gage being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dorkens is posturing up here but Gage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dorkens tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dorkens has to tap! Slick submission there by Gage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
A very excited looking Oscar Gage 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:
ENIGMA 138
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Thrane looks to land a combination but Gage avoids it well.
Thrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thrane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gage's hands.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Thrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gage looks for a takedown but Thrane sprawls well.
Thrane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thrane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Gage with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrane throws out a leg kick but Gage moves out of range and Thrane only half commits.
Gage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gage checks it well. #T1#
Gage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Gage misses.
Thrane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gage fails with the takedown
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gage tries to clinch up.
Gage throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrane misses with a looping right.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gage has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Gage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thrane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gage is working for a kimura but Thrane is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage is looking to advance position but Thrane won't allow it. #T2#
Gage throwing shots but Thrane is blocking nicely.
Gage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thrane defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage stalling away here and it's allowed Thrane to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thrane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Gage tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrane is retaining full guard.
Gage trying to control but Thrane is working from the bottom.
Thrane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gage misses with an uppercut.
Thrane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrane looks to land a combination but Gage avoids it well.
Gage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrane throws a combination. Gage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Gage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrane, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thrane fails to land.
Thrane gets underhooks to prevent Gage's takedown attempt.
Gage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gage is trying to drag Thrane to the mat but Thrane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage.
Thrane misses with some punches.
Thrane misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane tries to work over Gage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage wants a takedown.
Thrane misses with a punch to the body.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gage has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thrane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Gage is persistently looking for the submission but Thrane is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jørgen Thrane dominated that round.
That's time! Gage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thrane throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gage has his takedown stuffed
and Thrane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Thrane.
Thrane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thrane throws a nice looking combination but Gage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thrane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Thrane moves into range and clinches up with Gage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Gage.
#T1#
Thrane misses with a body punch.
Thrane throws a head punch that misses.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Gage can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thrane walks away with a smile on his face. Gage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thrane throws a push kick but Gage slaps the foot to one side.
Thrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrane sprawls and moves away.
Gage throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrane counters with a body kick.
Gage blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Gage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thrane was covering up waiting for the punch and Gage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thrane wants to sweep here but Gage controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Thrane keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
Thrane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thrane is adopting a defensive guard.
Gage trying to control but Thrane is working from the bottom. #T3#
Thrane wants to improve his position but instead Gage has moved into half guard.
Gage wants to pass to mount but Thrane is defending the position.
Thrane wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thrane lands a front kick.
Gage misses with an uppercut
and Thrane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Thrane.
Thrane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gage misses with a combination
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gage throws a hook but Thrane blocks it.
Gage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gage swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
Gage throws a jab when Thrane was well out of range.
Gage misses with an uppercut. Thrane saw that one coming.
Thrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gage manages to avoid it.
Thrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jørgen Thrane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thrane counters with a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gage.
Thrane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Thrane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrane misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thrane won't be happy with that.
Thrane is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thrane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage throws a strike aimed at the side of Thrane's head but Thrane avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Gage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thrane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gage's guard! Nice work there by Thrane! #SUB#
Gage has his foot on Thrane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thrane works his way back into a safe position though.
Thrane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gage is trying to keep Thrane in close.
#T2#
Thrane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Thrane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thrane has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Gage controls Thrane momentarily but Thrane frees himself. #SUB#
Thrane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Thrane from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Thrane is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thrane passes into side control.
Jørgen Thrane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrane working away.
Gage tries to bench press Thrane off him but Thrane keeps the position.
Thrane taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thrane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed right hand from Gage misses the target.
Thrane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thrane connects with a jab.
Gage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thrane counters with a low kick, right behind Gage 's knee.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thrane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gage has time to react.
Gage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrane.
Gage drops his hands momentarily and Thrane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thrane moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage misses with a takedown attempt
and Thrane counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrane.
Gage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrane can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jørgen Thrane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thrane 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jørgen Thrane!
Jørgen Thrane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 131
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away.
Gage tries to clinch up but Solomon circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Gage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solomon sprawls well initially but Gage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Gage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Solomon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gage wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Solomon landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Gage working for a triangle but Solomon defends it easily.
Gage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gage controls Solomon momentarily but Solomon frees himself. #SUB2#
Solomon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solomon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Solomon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solomon has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Solomon is in close to Gage's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Solomon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solomon is aware though and is defending well.
Solomon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gage is retaining full guard.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Solomon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gage working for a triangle but Solomon defends it easily.
Gage has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Solomon has passed into side control.
Gage struggling a bit here.
Gage taking a bit of punishment here - Solomon scoring with strikes.
Solomon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gage down.
Solomon working away.
Check out the look on Solomon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Gage regains half guard.
Solomon is looking to stall here but Gage recovers full guard.
Solomon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gage has his foot on Solomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solomon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Solomon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Solomon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gage's head.
Solomon with a nice head shot there.
Solomon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gage is trying to control the position but Solomon postures up.
Solomon scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Solomon is in close to Gage's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Solomon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solomon has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Solomon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gage is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Solomon with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solomon with a nice head shot there.
Solomon lands a couple of digs.
Solomon chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Gage is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Solomon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gage is still in real trouble! Can Solomon finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solomon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solomon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Solomon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gage.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage seems to have recovered his senses.
Solomon throws a body punch but Gage moves out of range.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solomon scores with a jab to the body.
Gage tries to clinch but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon feinted with a counter takedown.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gage throws a big shot that misses.
Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gage.#TD#
Solomon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solomon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Solomon working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Solomon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gage is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zekariays Solomon!
Zekariays Solomon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC Montreal 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Gage tries to clinch up.
Kaori wants to clinch.
Kaori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaori throws a jab when Gage was well out of range.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaori pinned against the cage. Kaori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Kaori moves in looking to clinch but Gage pushes him off.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaori at a distance.
Gage tries to clinch there but Kaori circles away.
Gage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaori.
Kaori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaori wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Kaori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Gage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaori, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Kaori prevents the takedown attempt.
Gage blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Gage has Kaori pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kaori tumbling to the mat - Gage dives into Kaori's 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.
Kaori seems keen to control Gage's posture.#T2##ES2#
Kaori scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaori tries to move into range but Gage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Kaori takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaori lands with a right to the head.
Gage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gage has Kaori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kaori is trying to push Gage away but Gage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Gage lands a takedown into guard.
Gage trying to move into half guard but instead Kaori has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kaori is looking to stand up but Gage won't let him. #SUB#
Kaori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Gage is trying to control the position but Kaori postures up. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Kaori decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Kaori moved out of range.
Gage sizes up Kaori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kaori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaori is fending him off so far but Gage persists. Nope, Kaori circles away and we're back to standing.
Gage tries to clinch but Kaori moves out of range.
Kaori moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Gage shoots in and drives through. Kaori sprawls well.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Gage moves into the clinch.
Kaori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Kaori controls the action.
#BC2#
Kaori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaori misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaori is looking to clinch but Gage is avoiding it.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Gage has managed to clinch.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ichioka Kaori will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
That's time! Gage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Kaori has managed to clinch.
Gage tries for a takedown but Kaori manages to get underhooks.
Kaori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Gage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaori fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage takes a swing at Kaori's ribcage but misses.
Gage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaori has time to react.
Kaori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gage circles away quickly and effectively.
Gage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kaori is looking to clinch.
Gage staying out of range there.
Kaori tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gage to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaori.
#T1#
Gage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaori sprawls well. Kaori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gage gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Kaori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Kaori gets tackled into the cage by Gage. Gage maintains the clinch.
Gage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaori lands a body punch.
Kaori misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaori misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaori misses with some punches.
Kaori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage tries a body shot but Kaori blocks it.
Gage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaori pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gage throws a right and a left that Kaori avoids nicely.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage misses with a right hand
and Kaori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Kaori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gage throws a right and a left that Kaori avoids nicely.
Gage backing away here, and Kaori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kaori cracks Gage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ichioka Kaori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaori blocks a jab.
Kaori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaori counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Gage backs off Kaori throws a huge counter combo but Gage manages to avoid it all.
Kaori tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gage or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaori, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Kaori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kaori clinches with his opponent.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaori's elbow. #T3##BC2#
Kaori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Gage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kaori is defending against the submission attempts here by Gage.
Kaori is trying to stand back up but Gage is controlling him
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gage misses with a head shot. Kaori uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gage trying to control but Kaori is working from the bottom.
Gage forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Gage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gage works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kaori tries to buck Gage off but he can't manage it.
Gage trying to control but Kaori is having none of it.
Kaori has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#ES2#
Kaori manages to stand up with Gage still on his back. Eventually Gage drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichioka Kaori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage thuds a left hand into Kaori's body.
Kaori misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Gage darts in and clinches Kaori up against the cage.
Kaori missing with knees to the body.
Kaori lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Gage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kaori tries to escape but Gage is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Kaori throws Gage to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kaori instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kaori's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kaori.
Gage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Gage.
Kaori is pressed up against the cage. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaori down to the mat. Kaori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Gage has Kaori up against the cage in a clinch.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Kaori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A short right from Kaori on the inside.
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!
Gage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaori or not.
Kaori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaori stops a takedown attempt from Gage.
Gage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaori misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Gage gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaori looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gage trying to control the action but Kaori is working from the bottom.
Kaori wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Gage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaori felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gage is looking for a kimura here.
Kaori is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaori lands a right hook to the body.
Gage cracks Kaori with a good jab.
Oscar Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Gage instigates a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaori.#CL#
Gage moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Kaori manages to break the clinch.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gage scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaori doesn't manage to clinch there - Gage circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage wants to clinch.#TD#
Gage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kaori on his heels. He'll look to pass Kaori's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaori manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Oscar Gage did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Gage tries to clinch up
and Kaori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaori counters with a nice uppercut.
Gage cracks Kaori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gage doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaori circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Kaori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gage swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Kaori stuffs the takedown attempt from Gage. Gage gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kaori needs to keep his hands up - Gage had a free shot at his head there.
Kaori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gage misses with a few strikes there.
Kaori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Gage misses. #CL2#
Kaori gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch.
Kaori has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Kaori clinches up with Gage and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kaori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaori throws a jab when Gage was well out of range.
Gage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaori avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gage. #CL2#
Kaori drives through and clinches with Gage against the cage.
Kaori throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kaori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gage shoots and misses #KD2#
and Kaori counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gage! Kaori lets Gage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Gage is rocked!#CUT2#Oscar Gage's cut is getting worse.
Gage is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kaori doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gage crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gage's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichioka Kaori!
Ichioka Kaori is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ichioka Kaori thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC 49
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Gage fails to land the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruyjini.
#TD#
Gage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruyjini was covering up waiting for the punch and Gage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruyjini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruyjini looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruyjini, not yet.
Gage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruyjini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage passes into half guard.
Ruyjini is concentrating on defense, preventing Gage from advancing position. #T1#
Ruyjini is refusing to be controlled, as Gage sits in half guard.
Ruyjini wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruyjini is staying active underneath Gage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruyjini is looking to get back to is feet but Gage passes into side control.
Gage with the ground and pound but Ruyjini regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Ruyjini is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gage has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gage pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ruyjini is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage retains his light heavyweight title!
Oscar Gage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ki Ruyjini spoke after the fight, saying '4.3 '. |
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Event:
LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Gage throws a jab when Mamar was well out of range.
Gage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gage scores with a hook.
Gage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Gage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gage showed some decent athleticism there.
Mamar is looking to get back to is feet but Gage passes into side control.
Gage is looking to take a break and control but Mamar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamar is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mamar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Gage swings around for an armbar but Mamar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gage's guard.
Gage looking to control.
#SUB#
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mamar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gage trying to control the position.
Mamar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mamar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gage looking for subs off his back but Mamar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mamar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mamar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mamar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gage wants to control but Mamar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gage wants to get back to full guard but Mamar has passed into side control.
Mamar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working. #T3#
Gage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamar's best efforts.
Mamar content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mamar wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Gage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gage tries to roll over but Mamar keeps him under control.
Mamar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamar wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gage controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamar as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Mamar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mamar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Gage takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Gage is trying to trip Mamar. He has hold of a leg but Mamar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gage persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mamar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gage is looking to pass into half guard but Mamar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mamar is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamar trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar working some strikes from top position.
Gage looking to control.
#T1#
Mamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mamar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamar wants to stand but Gage has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Gage working for a triangle but Mamar defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mamar has picked Gage up and slammed him! Gage can't keep hold of the triangle and Mamar manages to pass to side control!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamar taking a breather here.
Gage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gage sneaks back into half guard.
Mamar is controlling the pace.
Gage wants to control but Mamar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Kevin Mamar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamar is trying to control the action in half guard but Gage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gage tries to roll over but Mamar keeps him under control.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mamar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mamar's back!
Mamar staying busy and making it hard for Gage to control.
Mamar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gage has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mamar is defending well but eventually Gage manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mamar has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Oscar Gage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gage.#CUT2#It looks like Nedser Kiely has been cut.
Kiely cracks Gage with a good jab.
Gage scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Gage gets the takedown into side control.
Kiely struggling a bit here.
Gage taking a breather here.
Kiely is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Scrap Squad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gage has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kiely is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gage yanks on the arm and Kiely is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage is the new light heavyweight champion!
Oscar Gage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Nedser Kiely had this to say: 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening. I am bringing LAFC to court.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 41
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamar keeps working.
Mamar struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gage tries for a kimura but Mamar is defending well. #SUB#
Gage swings around for an armbar but Mamar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gage's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamar is in close to Gage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mamar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamar lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Gage has his foot on Mamar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gage working a defensive guard here.
Mamar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamar is aware though and is defending well.
Mamar with a nice head shot there.
Gage has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gage is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mamar frees his head nicely. Oh but Gage has switched to an armbar! Mamar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage 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:
LAFC 37
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Ruyjini shoots in but Gage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been told by Ruyjini's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruyjini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Gage clinches.
Ruyjini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage blocks a body shot from Ruyjini.
Gage is working for takedown but Ruyjini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruyjini prevents it.
Gage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Ruyjini misses with a punch to the body.
Ruyjini has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage is working for takedown but Ruyjini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gage has Ruyjini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruyjini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruyjini scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ruyjini fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruyjini.
#T1#
Ruyjini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruyjini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruyjini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Ruyjini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruyjini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gage.
It looked like Ruyjini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gage fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruyjini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruyjini dives in and grabs Gage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gage pushes down on Ruyjini's head and hops out.
Gage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruyjini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruyjini shoots in looking for a takedown. Gage tries to sprawl out of it but Ruyjini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Gage. That snapped Ruyjini's head back.
#T2#
Ruyjini shoots for a takedown but Gage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruyjini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Gage closes the distance and clinches.
Gage wants a takedown.
Ruyjini tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Ruyjini back against the cage.
Ruyjini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruyjini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruyjini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ruyjini lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Gage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruyjini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gage misses with a low kick as Ruyjini jumps back.
Ruyjini fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gage just manages to avoid it.
Gage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gage scores with a jab.
Ruyjini stuffs the takedown attempt from Gage. Gage gets slowly back to his feet.
Gage throws an off balance right hand
and Ruyjini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Ruyjini gets caught napping as Gage dives in and scores a takedown. Ruyjini manages to retain guard.
Ruyjini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage throws an elbow that misses. Ruyjini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gage's guard. Nice move by Ruyjini!#REVR##T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruyjini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gage is trying to keep Ruyjini in close.
Ruyjini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gage on the ground.#SUB2#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruyjini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gage is tightening it up a little... Ruyjini has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ruyjini reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ruyjini taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oscar Gage!
A relieved looking Oscar Gage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ki Ruyjini stepped up to the mic, saying '4.3 '. |
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Event:
LAFC 30
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Gage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Gage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gage showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Gage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bermalingo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage is keen to just control but Bermalingo is a slippery customer.
Bermalingo tries to roll over but Gage keeps him under control.
Bermalingo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bermalingo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Gage passes to full mount!
Bermalingo is looking to improve his position but Gage isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bermalingo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Gage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bermalingo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2##SUB#
Gage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bermalingo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gage trying to control.#SUB#
Gage is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gage trying to control.#T3##SUB#
Gage is looking for the choke from the back position but Bermalingo is controlling his hands well.
Bermalingo can't escape the position.
Gage trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gage working for a choke but Bermalingo is defending well.
Bermalingo prevents Gage from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Gage working for a choke but Bermalingo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bermalingo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Gage missing with strikes. #SUB#
Gage is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bermalingo with him. Bermalingo is trying to defend but Gage has an arm under the chin now! Bermalingo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Gage!
Our winner, Oscar Gage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
LAFC 23
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Gage tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Gage back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Lee Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gage is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikie Lee!
In his post fight interview, Mikie Lee gave a big smile as he said 'If he dies he dies.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 18
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Kiely throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Gage has Kiely up against the cage in a clinch.
Gage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gage has Kiely pressed against the cage, preventing Kiely from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kiely's efforts to push away.#BC#
Gage manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Gage drives through with a takedown into Kiely's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kiely is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kiely is looking to stand up but Gage isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely trying to control the position.
Kiely told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kiely keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage forces his way into half guard.
Gage stalling. #T1##SUB#
Gage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kiely wants to get back to his feet.
Gage working over Kiely with some ground and pound. Kiely looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kiely makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiely.
Kiely wants to control but Gage passes easily into half guard.
Gage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gage is thwarting Kiely's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kiely moves into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiely can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiely is keeping the position for now.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiely looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gage puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Gage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gage prevents Kiely from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage fails to advance to Kiely's back.
Gage tries to control but Kiely wriggling away. #T3##SUB#
Gage is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kiely can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gage fails to move to back control.
Kiely tries to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Kiely really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kiely is trying to reverse the position but instead Gage has taken his back - oops!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kiely is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gage off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Kiely is trying to defend against the choke here but Gage has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gage Tightens the hold and Kiely taps out furiously! Gage displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nedser Kiely was interviewed post fight and said 'I only fight for money, I dont care'. |
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Event:
TK 12: Vipunen
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muuri but Muuri pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Gage has Muuri up against the cage in a clinch.
Gage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muuri just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage. #TD#
Gage successfully pulls guard.
Muuri told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muuri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Muuri defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Muuri defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muuri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muuri escapes and throws Gage's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Muuri is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gage is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gage wants to control but Muuri postures up.
Gage is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Muuri is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gage manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Muuri gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Gage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muuri.
Gage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muuri is keeping busy.#TD#
Gage decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Gage throws his legs up looking for a submission but Muuri uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Gage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gage is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Muuri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gage is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Muuri decides to stand back up.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muuri throws an overhand right that lands on Gage's shoulder, as Gage tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Muuri gets tackled into the cage by Gage. Gage maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Gage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Muuri pulls Gage into guard.
Muuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gage pushing down on Muuri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muuri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Gage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muuri flicks out a counter leg kick but Gage steps away.
Gage tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Muuri to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.#CL#
Gage has managed to clinch.
Muuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muuri is pressed up against the cage. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muuri down to the mat. Muuri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Muuri tries to keep at a distance but Gage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Muuri scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Gage lands a takedown into guard.
Muuri pushes Gage off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Gage rushes Muuri and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gage drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Gage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muuri defends well.
Kaapo Muuri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muuri is looking to stand up but Gage won't let him. #T1##SUB#
Gage working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Muuri has passed into half guard!
Muuri is keen to just control but Gage is a slippery customer.
Gage misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gage wants to control but Muuri passes into side.
Gage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gage is trying to control Muuri's posture but Muuri avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gage tries to bench press Muuri off him but Muuri keeps the position.
Muuri working away.
Gage is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Muuri decides to stand back up. Muuri steps back and let's Gage get back to his feet.#CL#
Gage instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gage jumps guard and drags Muuri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muuri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muuri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gage has his foot on Muuri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muuri works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Muuri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.
Muuri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gage looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Muuri pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gage is trying to escape the mount.
Gage regains half guard.
Muuri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muuri controlling the action here. #T4#
Gage is staying active underneath Muuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gage manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Muuri pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Muuri pushes his legs off easily.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Muuri from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaapo Muuri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Muuri scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Gage has managed to clinch.
Gage is trying to pull guard but Muuri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muuri lands a right hand.
Muuri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muuri up against the cage.
Muuri lands with a left to the head.
Gage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muuri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oscar Gage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gage just leaning against Muuri, taking a breather.
Muuri looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Muuri.
#BC2#
Muuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gage tries to clinch up.
Muuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
Gage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Muuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gage.
Muuri throws a leg kick but Gage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muuri sprawls and moves away.
Gage tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Muuri lands a big uppercut and Gage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gage looks OK. Muuri waves Gage back to his feet!#ROC2#Gage is rocked!
Gage get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gage stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Muuri runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaapo Muuri!
Kaapo Muuri is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaapo Muuri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TK 8: Marjata
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Levangasti misses.
Gage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Levangasti throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levangasti lands a lovely overhand right.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levangasti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levangasti clobbers Gage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Levangasti gets tackled into the cage by Gage. Gage maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Gage jumps guard.
Gage seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gage isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Levangasti stacks Gage on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Levangasti!
Gage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Levangasti is pressing down on Gage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gage is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gage won't allow Levangasti to pass to mount.
Levangasti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Levangasti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Levangasti connects with a nice short shot to Gage's temple. #SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Gage is staying active underneath Levangasti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Gage looking for submissions off his back.
Levangasti wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Levangasti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gage defending well though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Levangasti is thwarting Gage's attempts to control the position.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Gage wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levangasti lands with a punch from half guard.
Gage gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Levangasti content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gage has locked up a guillotine! Gage's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Levangasti is holding on here and Gage must be using up a lot of energy. Levangasti has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gage gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage retains his heavyweight title!
Oscar Gage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TK 5: Ukko
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Fezue misses with a body shot.
Fezue seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Gage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gage controlling the position.#SUB2#
Gage has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fezue should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gage has tightened it up now! Fezue should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage is the new heavyweight champion!
Oscar Gage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TK 1: Väinämöinen
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Muuri swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Gage counters with a single leg into guard. Muuri didn't expect that.
Muuri keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
Muuri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gage postures up in Muuri's guard and throws a big left but Muuri blocks it. #SUB#
Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muuri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Muuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muuri keeping full guard, as Gage tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Muuri keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaapo Muuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muuri misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Gage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gage passes Muuri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Gage wants to work for an arm triangle but Muuri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gage wants to pass to mount but Muuri is defending the position. #T2#
Muuri is in trouble now - Gage has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Gage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Gage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Muuri is surviving well by controlling Gage's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Gage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Muuri is surviving well by controlling Gage's body position as best he can. #T3#
Gage fails to take his opponent's back.
Muuri wants to hold on but Gage pushes him away.
Gage moves to back control. #SUB#
Gage looking for the choke but no joy.
Muuri is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gage off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Muuri is trying to get back to his feet but Gage has full control of the position and if anything, Muuri has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Gage is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Muuri taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
A relieved looking Oscar Gage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BWMMA-7: Remastered
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Hooyao throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Gage clinches up with Hooyao and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hooyao gets control of Gage's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hooyao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hooyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hooyao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gage drops back looking for a leg! Hooyao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hooyao manages to kick Gage off! Gage jumps back into Hooyao's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hooyao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gage escapes and throws Hooyao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooyao is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Hooyao's face as Gage controls the position. #SUB#
Gage tries for a kimura but Hooyao is defending well.
Gage working away.
Gage slows the pace down. #SUB#
Gage is trying to get an arm triangle but Hooyao is defending well.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Gage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hooyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gage is trying to get an arm triangle but Hooyao is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hooyao tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hooyao can't escape the position.
Gage tries to control but Hooyao wriggling away.
Gage manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hooyao to take his back!#SUB#
Hooyao showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Hooyao's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hooyao trying to control the hands but Gage won't let him. #T3##SUB#
Gage working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Gage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hooyao is defending well though. Gage let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Hooyao fending off the submission attempt from Gage.
Gage is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hooyao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gage's guard. Nice work there by Hooyao.
Hooyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gage is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Gage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hooyao's guard. #REVR#
Gage wants to control from the top but Hooyao keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hooyao looking for a guillotine here but Gage defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hooyao is looking for a triangle but Gage pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hooyao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gage escapes and throws Hooyao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hooyao parries the strikes from Gage easily there. Gage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hooyao to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hooyao tries to clinch up#TD#
and Gage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hooyao won't be happy with that.
Hooyao is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hooyao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooyao can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hooyao actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage wants to control but Hooyao is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hooyao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hooyao looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Hooyao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hooyao is just riding it out for now. Gage eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hooyao is just riding it out for now. Gage eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hooyao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hooyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gage pulls his head out easily.
Gage stalling.
Hooyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hooyao sees it coming and defends easily.
Gage is keen to just control but Hooyao is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gage is looking for a kimura but Hooyao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gage to get the leverage.
Hooyao is trying to get back to full guard.
Hooyao is trying to control but Gage passes into side control!
#T3#
Hooyao trying to remain calm as Gage controls from the top position.#SUB#
Gage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gage wants to control but Hooyao is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gage has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hooyao!
Hooyao working to try and regain half guard.
Gage wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Gage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hooyao tries to hold on but Gage postures up.
Gage seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hooyao is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gage wants to finish this one by submission but Hooyao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gage.
Hooyao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hooyao tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gage dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Hooyao wants to clinch.
Hooyao tries to clinch but Gage moves out of range.
Andre Hooyao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hooyao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gage.
#TD#
Gage pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gage is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hooyao looking for a guillotine here but Gage defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Hooyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hooyao's legs.
Gage trying to control the position but Hooyao is working away.
The referee asks Gage politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gage prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hooyao is trying to work for a sweep but Gage has mounted him!
Hooyao can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hooyao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oscar Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Still in half guard, Gage seems content to control.
Gage trying to mount his opponent but Hooyao defends it.
Gage controlling the action here.
Gage wants to control but Hooyao is keeping him busy.
Hooyao won't allow Gage to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hooyao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hooyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hooyao trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hooyao looking for subs from the bottom but Gage mounts him!
Hooyao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hooyao gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hooyao actively working from the bottom here.
Hooyao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Gage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Gage is looking to take a break and control but Hooyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hooyao wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Gage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Hooyao looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooyao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gage is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gage is trying to control the action in half guard but Hooyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andre Hooyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Gage is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gage!
An out of breath Oscar Gage 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:
King of the Jungle
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Gage has closed the distance and engaged Chong in a clinch.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gage stalling against the cage.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Chong has picked Gage up - he's going for a ride! Chong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gage controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions off his back.
Gage controlling the position for now.
Chong trying to pass the guard but Gage defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gage manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gage pushes a forearm under Chong's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chong is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Gage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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