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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 1002 p4p, 866 weight class) and Kwawi Mumba (ranked 140 p4p, 123 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Gage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gage is working for a guillotine from mount but Mumba frees his head quite easily.
Mumba is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mumba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gage's arms.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Gage wants to control from the top but Mumba keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mumba is looking for a triangle but Gage pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Mumba.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Gage is looking for a kimura here.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gage is working away from the top position though.
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.
Gage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mumba.
Gage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mumba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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?
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage trying to control the pace.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba wants to control but Gage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mumba gets full guard.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mumba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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