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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Core (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Core is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool - Bodies. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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278 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fritz Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hard Core!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates slips a straight right by Core.
Core shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gates counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gates.
Gates trying to stand up but can't free himself from Core's guard.
Gates lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Core is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Core should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Core looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gates passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates tries to stand and escape but Core is controlling the position.
Gates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Core is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Core wants to get back to full guard but Gates has mounted him!
Core working to try and regain half guard.
Gates in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gates lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Core hang on?
Gates controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates lands a big elbow.
Gates lands a nice shot to the head.
Gates 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.
Gates content just to control the position here.
Core is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gates tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gates is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Core can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Core taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates working the ground and pound effectively.
Gates prevents Core from getting the reversal.
Gates has control of Core's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Core regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Core is trying desperately to improve position.
Gates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gates jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Core is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Core and Gates has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Core is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates tries to stand but Core is controlling his head.
Gates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Core, who protects the arm well.
Core is trying to control Gates's posture but Gates avoids it.
Core takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Core tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Gates dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Core.
Core scores with a one two! Gates had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Core tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Core darts in looking for a takedown but Gates gets double underhooks and turns Core into the cage.
Gates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gates creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Core gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gates.
A bit of stalling here from Gates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Core can't get the takedown.
Gates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Core avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Core trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Core prevents Gates from getting back to his feet.
Core trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Gates is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Core wants to get up but he can't break Gates's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Core from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gates is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fritz Gates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Core fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fritz Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Core.
Core is breathing heavily.
Core fails to land the takedown.
Core looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gates is fending him off so far but Core persists. Nope, Gates circles away and we're back to standing.
Gates appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Core is defended easily by Gates.
Core defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Core shoots in looking for a takedown. Gates tries to sprawl out of it but Core keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Gates was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gates wants to clinch.
Gates slaps away a takedown attempt from Core, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gates drives through and clinches with Core against the cage.
Gates turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gates manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Core tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gates swings for the body but Core moves out of range.
Core is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Core has his takedown stuffed
and Gates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fritz Gates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates gets to his feet. Core looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gates throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Core misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Gates dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Core gets tackled into the cage by Gates. Gates maintains the clinch.
Core has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gates after a bit of a struggle.
Gates tries to pull guard but Core forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Core prevents a body shot from Gates.
Gates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Core pulls his leg out and moves away.
Core throws a lazy head kick
and Gates counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gates.
Gates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Core works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Core has a closed guard, preventing Gates from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Core working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Core is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Core takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gates postures up and lands a big shot to Core's brow.
Gates content to stall in guard here.
Gates gets to his feet - Core follows without any prompting.
Core shoots in for a double leg but Gates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gates appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Core throws a wild body kick that Gates sees coming a mile off.
Gates blocks a head kick by Core.
Gates swings for the body but Core moves out of range.
Core fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gates avoids it really well and circles away.
As Core looks to move away, Gates throws a big counter combo bu Core just gets out of the way.
Fritz Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Core.
Core gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gates counters by moving into the clinch.
Gates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Core can do to turn this around?
Core goes for a takedown attempt but Gates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hard Core seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gates fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Core jumps guard but Gates stands there with Core around his waist. Core gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gates has had enough of the clinch but Core keeps him there for the moment.
Gates has Core pressed against the cage.
Core manages to break the clinch.
Core throws a series of punches but Gates moves out of range.
Gates fires out a quick counter leg kick but Core just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Core.
Core blocks a head kick by Gates.
Hard Core seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Core misses with a wild combination.
Core shoots for a double leg takedown but Gates sprawls well. He's pushed Core's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gates tries to counter by clinching up but Core breaks away and moves out of range.
Core throws a head kick that misses
and Gates counters by clinching up.
Gates misses with a punch to the body.
Core pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Core manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hard Core has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fritz Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Core throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fritz Gates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gates, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fritz Gates!
Hard Core spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time, U R mine!
I need a beer!
I'm buy N the first round!
Who is with me?'.
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