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Event:
ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1# Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osipov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Osipov feints and as Gage raises his hands in defense, Osipov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Osipov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Gage is looking for a triangle but Osipov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osipov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osipov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osipov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Osipov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gage is retaining full guard. Osipov wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gage looking for a guillotine here but Osipov defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gage works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Osipov wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB# Gage has his foot on Osipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osipov works his way back into a safe position though. Osipov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osipov. #SUB# Osipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osipov postures up and lands a big shot to Gage's brow. Osipov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Osipov lands a couple of elbows. Osipov wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. Osipov 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.#T2# Osipov passes Gage's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Osipov is working for a submission of some sort.
Osipov controlling the action here. #SUB# Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gage is trying to control but can't.
Osipov sitting and controlling from the half guard. Osipov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3# Osipov 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 full guard. Osipov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Osipov wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy. Osipov slips a nice elbow through Gage's hands, connecting with Gage's forehead. Nice strikes from Osipov there. Ground and pound from Osipov. Osipov wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. Osipov passes to side control. Gage is not content to let Osipov control the position. #T4# Gage is trying to control Osipov's posture but Osipov avoids it. Osipov lands some shots froms side control. Gage is looking for a sweep. Gage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Osipov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Gage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Osipov wants to pass the guard but Gage is defending well. Osipov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Osipov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Gage is not content to let Osipov control the position. Gage wants to control but Osipov is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Osipov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Osipov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.#TD2# Osipov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Gage is trying to get back to half guard. Gage is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Gage is trying to control Osipov's posture but Osipov avoids it. Gage takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Osipov working the head and body with strikes. Osipov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gage to see if he's OK. Osipov is putting a hurting on Gage here, landing some big shots from side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Osipov trying to control the position but Gage is working away. Gage is trying to improve his position. Osipov working the ground and pound. Gage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Osipov connects with a decent elbow. #T1# Osipov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gage to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Gage is rocked! Gage is looking to regain half guard here but Osipov keeps moving and retains side control. Osipov taking a breather here. Gage tries to improve position but can't. Osipov cracks Gage with a big elbow. Oh Gage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Osipov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gage looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Osipov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Osipov! A very excited looking Fedor Osipov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1# Gage throws a hook but Frostulfsson blocks it. Frostulfsson is trying to counter with his kicks. Frostulfsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2# Gage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Frostulfsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB# Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Gage working for a triangle but Frostulfsson defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frostulfsson wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.#T1##SUB# Gage pushes a forearm under Frostulfsson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Frostulfsson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gage! |
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Event:
RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1# Gage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Richard Head has been cut. Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Donk. Gage catches Head right on the button with a cross. Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gage digs a good body shot into Head's ribs. Head misses with a leg kick and Gage counters with a straight right hand. Gage 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.
#CL# Gage closes the distance and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Head wants the takedown. Gage is fighting it off but Head persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gage's guard against the cage. Head wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. #SUB# Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB# Head got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Head has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted. We've been hearing good reports from Gage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# Gage pushes a forearm under Head's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Head is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gage! |
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Event:
RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Gage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Rick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gage regains guard.
Gage is trying to control the position but Rick postures up. #SUB2# Gage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rick defends it easily.#SUB2# Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rick wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. 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. Rick content to stall in guard here. Gage keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully. #T1# Rick sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rick wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. Rick looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gage trying to control the position.
Rick passes Gage's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rick 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. #SUB2# Gage looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Rick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rick trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Gage looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Rick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2# Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gage is not content to let Rick control the position. Rick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Rick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rick wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #SUB# Rick 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 Rick. Gage gets full guard.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Gage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Gage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rick escapes and throws Gage's legs to the side, diving into side control! Gage is trying to control Rick's posture but Rick avoids it. #SUB# Rick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gage has escaped the position, nice work there. Rick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gage wants to control but Rick postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Rick dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Rick misses with a straight right. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rick here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Gage digs a good body shot into Rick's ribs. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rick takes one to the side of the head.
Rick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage stuns Rick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD# Rick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gage's guard.#SUB2# Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gage can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Gage looking for a guillotine here but Rick defends easily.
#SUB2# Gage is looking for a triangle but Rick pushes his legs off easily.
Rick lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Gage is looking for a triangle here but Rick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rick trying to control the position but Gage is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gage is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Rick tries for a kimura but Gage is defending well. Gage is not content to let Rick control the position. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Rick controls the position. Rick wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy. Gage is trying to get back to half guard. Gage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Gage is not content to let Rick control the position. #T3# Rick is working Gage over with some ground and pound from side control. Rick tries to score with some ground and pound. Gage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Slick Rick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Rick tries for a kimura but Gage is defending well. Gage is not content to let Rick control the position. Gage tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Gage looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2# Gage actively working from the bottom here. Rick 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. #SUB2# Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rick pulls his head out easily. Rick is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rick scoring with strikes to the body and head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rick slows the pace down in half guard. Gage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Rick dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Rick throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it. Gage wants to counter with a clinch but Rick pushes him away. Gage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD# Rick shoots in and bounces Gage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Gage working for a triangle but Rick defends it easily.
#SUB2# Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rick passes Gage's left leg - he's now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rick wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #SUB2# Gage actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2# Gage actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Gage looking for submissions off his back. Rick is nestled in close to Gage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Gage actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rick pulls his head out easily. Rick wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gage trying to control from the bottom.
Rick uses his free foot to push down on Gage's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gage. Rick controlling the pace for now. Gage is bucking up trying to escape but Rick cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Rick with a couple of short strikes. Gage in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Gage working to try and regain half guard.
Gage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Rick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gage hang on?#SUB# Rick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3# Rick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gage because Rick loaded up on that one. Gage tries to hold on but Rick postures up. Rick trying to control but he's not successful this time. Rick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Gage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rick.
Gage has given up his back here.
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.
Rick doesn't have the hooks in and Gage manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2# Gage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gage has Rick in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Gage has an active guard here but Rick has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4# Rick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Rick is looking to advance position but Gage won't allow it. #SUB2# Gage actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Gage actively working from the bottom here. Rick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gage trying to control but Rick postures up.
Nick Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Slick Rick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rick not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight! Slick Rick showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rick, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slick Rick! |
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Event:
ICE 10:
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1# Donk. Gage catches Perusinac right on the button with a cross. Perusinac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage. Perusinac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Perusinac clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# 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. Perusinac bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Gage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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! Gage throws a shot from downtown. Perusinac moves away and avoids it.#CL# Perusinac has Gage up against the cage in a clinch.
Gage blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gage 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.#TD2# Gage has hold of one of Perusinac's legs. Perusinac is fighting the takedown attempt but Gage gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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. Gage sitting in guard, not really doing much. Perusinac working a defensive guard here.
Gage trying to control but Perusinac is working from the bottom. Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perusinac is keeping the position for now. #T1# Gage wants to control from the top but Perusinac keeps moving. #SUB2# 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.#SUB# Perusinac 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. Perusinac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gage wants to control from the top but Perusinac keeps moving. Gage looking to sit in guard and control but Perusinac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Perusinac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB2# Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perusinac 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... Perusinac has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Perusinac reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Perusinac taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Gage! |
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Event:
ICE 5: UA KUDALAIA
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Gage. Gayweather does a little dance to reset his feet. Gayweather steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gage.#CL2# Gayweather takes the fight into the clinch. Gayweather looking to throw knees to the head but Gage is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gayweather. Gayweather stalls. Gage is trying to drag Gayweather to the mat but Gayweather just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Gayweather landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Nick Gage has been cut. Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gayweather after a bit of a struggle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gayweather creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gayweather holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gayweather makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gage goes for a takedown attempt but Gayweather pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gayweather was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage. Gayweather tries to counter with a clinch but Gage shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Gayweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gage, pushing him back against the cage.#T1# Gayweather manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gayweather gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gayweather misses with a knee to the head. Gage looking for a takedown. Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Gayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gayweather will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gage up against the cage. Gage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Gayweather clinches with his opponent.
Gayweather tries to land a knee to the head but Gage blocks with his arms.
Gayweather looking to throw knees to the head but Gage is blocking nicely.
#T2# Gayweather with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gayweather gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gayweather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gage blocks it with crossed arms. Gayweather dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Gayweather trying to land knees to the body.
Gayweather works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gayweather is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gayweather missing with knees to the body.
Gage has Gayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Gayweather has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gage seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gayweather can turn it around. Gage wants to take the fight to the mat but Gayweather manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Gayweather lands a knee to the head.
Gayweather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gayweather connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gage's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gayweather misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gage.
Gayweather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gage is working for takedown but Gayweather is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3# Gayweather lands a knee to the head.
Gayweather with a knee to the head.
Gage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Gayweather closes the distance and pushes Gage back into the cage. Gayweather misses with a knee strike.
#TD# Gage lands a takedown into guard.
#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. #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. Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully. #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. #T4# Gage pushes down on Gayweather's leg and manages to get into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gage is working for a submission of some sort.
Gayweather is in trouble now - Gage has advanced to mount! Gayweather is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gayweather can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Gage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gayweather is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gayweather and Gage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Gayweather dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nick Gage's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2# Gayweather moves into the clinch successfully.
Gage tries for a takedown but Gayweather manages to get underhooks.
Gayweather lands a good knee to the midsection. Gage won't want to take too many of those. Gayweather is stalling here.
Gayweather lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gage backwards. Gayweather lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gage is trying to stall.
Gayweather connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gage's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Gayweather - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gayweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stalling in the clinch from Gayweather.
Gage being controlled against the cage. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1# Gayweather prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gayweather effectively controlling the action here. Gayweather leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Gayweather's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gayweather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Floyd Gayweather.#CL# Gage darts in and clinches Gayweather up against the cage. Gayweather with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Gayweather crunches a lovely knee into Gage's ribcage. A short right from Gayweather on the inside. Gayweather gets through Gage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Gayweather.
Gayweather will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gage up against the cage. Gayweather cracks Gage with a nice body shot.#T2# Gayweather lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gayweather tries a knee to the head but Gage blocks it.
Gayweather throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gages head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gayweather blocks a body shot from Gage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gayweather scores with a knee to the head.
Gayweather misses with a knee to the head. Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Gayweather.
Gayweather stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gage tries for a takedown but Gayweather manages to get underhooks.
Gage is looking for a takedown. Gayweather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gage blocks it with crossed arms. Gayweather working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gage letting Gayweather take a breather here. Gayweather tries a knee to the head but Gage blocks it.
#T3# Gayweather trying to control the position but instead, Gage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gayweather into the cage. Gayweather misses with a knee strike.
Gage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gayweather is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gayweather lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gage wants a takedown.
Gayweather misses with a knee to the head. Gayweather tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Gayweather looking to throw knees to the head but Gage is blocking nicely.
Gage trying to stall but Gayweather improves his position.
Gayweather just leaning against Gage, taking a breather. Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Gayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gayweather gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Gage is trying to drag Gayweather to the mat but Gayweather just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4# Gayweather misses with a punch to the body.
Gayweather lands a left hand.
Gage wants a takedown but no success here.
Gage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gayweather backwards. A shot in the inside from Gayweather. Gayweather taking a breather. Gayweather using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gayweather lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gayweather cracks Gage with a nice body shot. Gayweather is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gayweather lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gayweather connects with a knee to the head.
Gayweather tries a knee to the head but Gage blocks it.
Gayweather tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Gayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nick Gage's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Gayweather takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gage scores with a hook to the body. Gayweather takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Gayweather rushes Gage and presses him up against the cage. Gayweather is pushing Gage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A bit of stalling here from Gayweather.
Gayweather working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gayweather tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gayweather with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gayweather scores with a shoulder strike. Gage is looking to take this one to the mat. Gayweather with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# Gage has Gayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gayweather scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head. Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Gayweather shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gayweather misses with a body punch.
Gage goes for a takedown attempt but Gayweather pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gage lands a slapping body shot.
Gage throws a jab when Gayweather was well out of range. Gayweather tries to counter with a clinch but Gage shakes him off and moves away. Floyd Gayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gage misses with a straight right. Gage is looking to wear down Gayweather with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2# Gayweather forces Gage back against the cage and clinches. Gayweather connects with a knee to the head.
Gayweather taking a breather.#T2# Gayweather lands a good knee to the midsection. Gage won't want to take too many of those. Gayweather tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gayweather using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gayweather lands a nice shot to the body. Gayweather tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gayweather lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gage looking for a takedown. Gage wants to take the fight to the mat but Gayweather manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Floyd Gayweather seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gayweather lands with a right to the head. Gage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gage is looking for a takedown. Gayweather utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Gayweather is pushing Gage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Gayweather digs a right hand into Gage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gage's gas tank. #T3# Gayweather lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gayweather lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gayweather lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gage goes for a takedown attempt but Gayweather pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Gage rushes Gayweather and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gage can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Gayweather.
Gayweather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gayweather is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gayweather stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gayweather misses with a knee to the head. #T4# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Gayweather tries a knee to the head but Gage blocks it.
Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gayweather after a bit of a struggle. Gayweather lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage managing to block the knees to the body from Gayweather.
Gage wants a takedown.
Gayweather connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gage's face.
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! Gayweather lands an uppercut. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gayweather with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight! Floyd Gayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gayweather 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Gayweather! |
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Event:
ICE 2: NÄ Ê»anuÊ»u mua
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1# Gage is looking to clinch. Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iverson counters with a right hand to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Iverson. Iverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gage blocks a head kick by Iverson.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Iverson's shoulder, as Iverson tries to avoid the shot. Iverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Iverson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nick Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Iverson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Iverson on the side of the head. A head kick misses from Iverson. Iverson feints and then cracks Gage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gage down. Iverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Iverson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Iverson throws a low kick but Gage avoids it. Iverson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A leg kick checked by Gage. Gage steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Iverson.#T1# Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gage throws a body punch but Iverson moves out of range. Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage. A jab from Iverson finds it's way through Gage's defenses. Iverson throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it. Gage tries to counter with a clinch but Iverson shakes him off and moves away. Iverson tried to score with a low kick but Gage checks it. Gage looks like he wants to counter punch here. Iverson throws a series of punches but Gage avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Gage rushes Iverson and presses him up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gage as Iverson tries to tie him up. #TD# Iverson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gage uses from the top position. Iverson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gage trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom. #SUB# Iverson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Gage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iverson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Gage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Iverson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Iverson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Iverson! #REVR# Iverson tries to stand but Gage is controlling his head. Gage tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Gage is looking for a kimura here.
Iverson wants to control but Gage is keeping busy.
#T3# Iverson is looking for a sweep. Gage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Iverson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Iverson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Iverson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gage.
Iverson is not content to let Gage control the position. Iverson controlling the position well. Iverson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gage is working away from the top position though.#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.#SUB2# Gage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Iverson tries to roll over but Gage keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Iverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Gage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Gage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chevy Iverson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Iverson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Iverson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gage misses the shot to the body. Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iverson. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Iverson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. A shot to the body from Gage misses and Iverson counters with a two punch combo. Gage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Iverson misses with the body kick and Gage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Iverson throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it. Iverson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gage moves out of range of the strikes. Iverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gage can do to turn this around? Gage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gage is looking to clinch. Iverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away. Iverson misses with a body shot.
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Iverson momentarily.
Chevy Iverson is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Iverson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gage.#T1# Iverson misses with a low kick. Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gage misses with a body shot.
Iverson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Iverson throws a low kick but Gage avoids it. Gage blocks a jab. Good shot there by Gage. Iverson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iverson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Iverson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Iverson throws a push kick but Gage slaps the foot to one side. Iverson throws a nice inside leg kick. Gage misses the jab. Iverson is looking to counter with head kicks. Iverson blocks a jab. Iverson thumps Gage with a low kick. Gage cracks a nice hook into Iverson's ribs.#T2# Iverson ducks under a wild hook from Gage. As Gage backs away, Iverson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gage blocks a head kick by Iverson.
Gage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Iverson blocks a jab. Iverson is looking to wear down Gage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Iverson misses with an uppercut. Gage saw that one coming. Gage misses with a straight left. A good leg kick by Iverson. Gage takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses. Iverson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Gage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gage slips under a jab from Iverson. Iverson throws an overhand right that lands on Gage's shoulder, as Gage tries to avoid the shot. Iverson sets himself, and Gage steps forward looking for the clinch! Iverson avoids it this time. Gage throws a hook but Iverson avoids it easily.#CL# Iverson moves into the clinch. Gage misses with a body punch.
#TD# Iverson jumps guard and drags Gage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Iverson keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully. #T3# Gage wants to pass the guard but Iverson is keeping the position. Iverson keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully. #SUB# Gage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Iverson looking for subs off his back but Gage has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2# Gage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Iverson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Iverson trying to hold on to Gage's head to control him but Gage postures up.
#SUB2# Gage is working for a submission of some sort.
Iverson wants to improve his position but Gage is controlling well.
Iverson wants to control but Gage is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Iverson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Iverson has managed to free his arm - good work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Gage will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. And we move into the final round!#R3# Gage throws a looping overhand right but Iverson ducks down to avoid it. Iverson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Iverson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gage counters with a nice body shot. #CL2# Gage has Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson working aggressively here.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iverson can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
#TD# Iverson pulls Gage into guard.
#SUB# Iverson has his foot on Gage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gage works his way back into a safe position though. Nick Gage has got the better of the ground game so far. Iverson wants to sweep here but Gage controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Iverson working for a triangle but Gage defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gage controls from within his opponent's guard. Gage looking to pass the guard. #T1# Gage trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Gage drops back looking for a leg! Iverson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iverson manages to kick Gage off! Gage jumps back into Iverson's guard. Gage wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving. #SUB# Iverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Iverson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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. Iverson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Gage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Iverson keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Gage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Iverson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iverson counters with an inside leg kick. Iverson slips a straight right by Gage. A big right from Iverson misses. Iverson looks to land a body kick but Gage moved away. Gage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iverson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gage's head. #CL# Iverson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3# Iverson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Iverson. Iverson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# Iverson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gage uses from the top position. Gage wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving. Gage sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Iverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Iverson looking for a guillotine here but Gage defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gage trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2# Gage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Gage trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom. Gage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Gage passes Iverson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Iverson is looking to improve his position.
Gage trying to control from half guard but Iverson is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Gage is trying to work for a kimura but Iverson is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chevy Iverson. I think Iverson 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:28 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chevy Iverson! Chevy Iverson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSD 13:
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1# Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Siduka shoots in and gets a takedown into Gage's guard. Siduka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Siduka throwing strikes from guard but Gage blocks nicely. Siduka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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! Siduka rolls with it to try and escape but Gage cranks on the arm and Siduka is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gage! |
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