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Event:
GAMMA#612 Kha v Kakoullis
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Gage throws a chopping leg kick but Lodbrok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Gage.
Gage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gage swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lodbrok counter with a right hand.
Lodbrok avoids the body shot from Gage.
Gage misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lodbrok.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gage tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok lands a hook that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Lodbrok utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gage cracks Lodbrok with a nice body shot.
Lodbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Gage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lodbrok up against the cage.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Gage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gage tries to work over Lodbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lodbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lodbrok is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gage is keeping busy.
Lodbrok looking to slow down the pace here.
Lodbrok is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Lodbrok pushes Gage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
We've been informed that Lodbrok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lodbrok lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Gage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lodbrok lands a nice knee to the body.
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Gage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lodbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lodbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage stalling against the cage.
Gage misses with a body punch.
Gage blocking some punches.
Lodbrok lands a hook that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Lodbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
Gage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Lodbrok landing knees to the body.
Lodbrok effectively controlling the action here.
Gage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lodbrok.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Lodbrok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gage is defending well for now.
Gage is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lodbrok lands a good knee to the midsection. Gage won't want to take too many of those.
Gage lands a right hand.
Gage taking a breather.
Lodbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Gage tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Gage as the two fighters clinch.
Gage taking a breather.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Gage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Lodbrok.
Gage working aggressively here.
A short left from Lodbrok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok dominated that round.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Lodbrok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Lodbrok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lodbrok with a hook.#CL#
Gage clinches up with Lodbrok and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Gage.
Lodbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Lodbrok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage trying to stall but Lodbrok improves his position.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Gage tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gage blocks it with crossed arms.
Lodbrok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage blocking some punches.
Lodbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gage.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Gage is trying to maintain a safe position but Lodbrok gets an underhook and turns Gage into the cage.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gage avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok missing with knees to the body.
Gage lands a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok scores with a knee to the head.
Gage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Gage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lodbroks head.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
#T2#
Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Gage avoids the damage to the body.
Lodbrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
A knee to the head by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lodbrok working Gage over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lodbrok obliges.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lodbrok lands a nice knee to the body.
Lodbrok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Lodbrok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gage.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Lodbrok scores with a shoulder strike.
Lodbrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lodbrok unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lodbrok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gage or not.
Lodbrok working Gage over with knees to the body.
Lodbrok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lodbrok is working Gage over against the cage.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodbrok landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Gage misses with the head strike.
Lodbrok landing knees to the head.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Gage is blocking nicely.
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Gage tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok is leaning against Gage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Lodbrok pushes Gage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok misses with the head strike.
Gage misses with some punches.
Gage looking to slow down the pace here.
Gage lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lodbrok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gage is looking to wear down Lodbrok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gage misses with a straight right.
Gage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodbrok.
Joe Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Lodbrok cracks Gage with a good jab.
Gage misses with a body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a two punch combo.
Lodbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.#CL#
Gage has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gage is defending well for now.
Lodbrok slows down the pace here.
Lodbrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
A short right from Lodbrok on the inside.
Lodbrok lands a good knee to the midsection. Gage won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Lodbrok.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Lodbrok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gage.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Lodbrok missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head.
Lodbrok landing knees to the body.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Lodbrok gets through Gage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gage takes a shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok lands with a left to the head.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
Gage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lodbrok blocks a body shot from Gage.
Gage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Gage blocks with his arms.
Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Gage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok lands with a light punch inside.
Gage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gage tries to work over Lodbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage trying to stall but Lodbrok improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Lodbrok. #T3#
A hook to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lodbrok.
A shot in the inside from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lodbrok lands a hook that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Lodbrok lands a nice knee to the body.
Joe Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lodbrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lodbrok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lodbrok lands a good knee to the midsection. Gage won't want to take too many of those.
Lodbrok lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lodbrok.
Ivar Lodbrok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gage tries to stall but Lodbrok uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Gage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lodbrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
Gage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage taking a breather.
Gage tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lodbrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivar Lodbrok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lodbrok 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Lodbrok!
Ivar Lodbrok bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Joe Gage had this to say: 'Can't believe I lost. I will come back stronger.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Gage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Ortiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Gage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Gage misses with some punches.
Ortiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
We've been informed that Ortiz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Ortiz lands with a right to the head.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ortiz.
Gage tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage is struggling to control the position.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage controlling the action here for a moment.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Gage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage stalling.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gage checks a leg kick nicely.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
Gage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ortiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage scores with a shot to the body.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Gage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortiz 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.
Ortiz tries to work over Gage's front leg with a kick but Gage checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Ortiz.#CL#
Gage rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gage.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz working aggressively here.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage is working Ortiz over against the cage.
Ortiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gage.
Gage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Gage lands a right hand.
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 presses Ortiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Gage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gage lands with a light punch inside.
Gage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gage lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Come on Gage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe Gage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Gage.
Nice body punch from Gage.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
Gage effectively controlling the action here.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
A short left from Ortiz.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
Gage gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gage.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.
Gage lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gage.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
The referee calls for Gage to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that second round.
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#
Ortiz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot.
Gage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Gage misses with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Gage.
Gage misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gage misses the target.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gage is looking to wear down Ortiz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Gage rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Ortiz tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Gage misses with a body punch.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage stalling in the clinch but Ortiz improves position.
Gage tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Gage.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz lands with a short shot to the head.
Gage trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage avoids the elbow strike from Ortiz, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gage.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
Gage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
Gage misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lorenzo Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
The referee calls for Gage to work.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Ortiz as the two fighters clinch.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortiz pushes Gage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Gage trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Gage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Gage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gage.
Gage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
A short right from Gage.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
Gage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ortiz is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gage!
Joe Gage was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#603 Bryant v Bannon
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Gage misses with an uppercut
and Kha counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Kha.
Gage lands a lovely overhand right.
Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kha fails to land with a series of punches.
Kha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kha blocks a jab.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Kha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kha moves out of range as Gage strikes.
We've been told by Gage's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
Kha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning.
Kha walks into a straight right hand from Gage.
Kha connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kha misses.
Joe Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kha throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it.
A cross from Gage lands.
Gage wants to clinch.
Kha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gage looks to land a left hand but Kha moved out of range nicely.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Kha's shoulder, as Kha tries to avoid the shot.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Sloppy strikes from Gage. Those never looked like landing.
Kha tries to score with a low kick but Gage moves his leg out of the way.
Gage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kha manages to circle out of the way.
Kha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Kha lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Gage avoids the body shot from Kha.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kha connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gage's calf.
Gage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kha checks it well.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Gage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage.
Gage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gage closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Kha counters with a head kick that drops Gage to the mat! Gage scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kha scores with a push kick.#T3#
Kha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gage walks into a straight right hand from Kha.
Kha slips a jab and a cross from Gage.
Kha throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Gage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gage.
Kha is trying to break free.
Gage lands an uppercut.
Kha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kha lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Kha blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Gage.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Kha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Kha looking to pass the guard.
Kha is looking to pass into half guard but Gage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gage is in guard.#REVR#
Kha has Gage pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage wants to stand and escape but instead Kha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kha throws a right hand that misses
and Gage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gage looks to land a combination but Kha avoids it well.
A jab from Gage misses.
Kha works the jab nicely.
Kha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gage looks to land a left hand but Kha moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Gage moves into the clinch successfully.
Gage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Kha controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
Kha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gage keeps control of Kha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Kha controls the action.
Kha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gage is defending well for now.#T1#
A short left from Gage.
Kha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kha scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head.
Kha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gage has him pressed against the cage.
Kha scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gage finds it's way round the side to connect with Kha's head.
Gage misses with a shot to the body
and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gage under the eye.
Kha moves out of range of the strikes.
Gage misses with an uppercut.
Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gage's calf.#T2#
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kha.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Kha lands a big head kick that sends Gage tumbling to the mat! Kha takes a step backwards and waves Gage back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Gage is rocked!
Gage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Gage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Kha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kha digs a good body shot into Gage's ribs.
Gage seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha throws a big shot that misses.
Gage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kha.#T3#
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Kha scores with a kick to the body.
Gage misses with a hook. Kha ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Kha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range.
Kha cracks the inside of Gage's front leg.
Gage misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kha! But no joy.
Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely.
Gage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Gage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kha lands the left hand.
Gage slips a straight right by Kha.
Kha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Kha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gage with a body shot.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kha looks to throw a body kick
and Gage counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gage.
Gage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage avoids the body shot from Kha.
A jab from Gage misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kai Kha 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kha lands a jab to the nose.
Kha throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Gage.
Kha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha.
Gage throws a right and a left that Kha avoids nicely.
Gage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kha walks into a stiff left hand from Gage.
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gage feints and then cracks Kha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kha down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kha throws the left hand but Gage avoids the punch easily.
Gage tries to counter by clinching up but Kha breaks away and moves out of range.
Gage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gage misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gage misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kha.
Kha blocks a jab.
Kha with the counter takedown but Gage avoids it easily.
Gage misses with a jab to the body
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kha lands a nice hook to Gage's body. Gage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gage is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kha, right into the meat.
Kha misses with a leg kick.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gage staying out of range there.
Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kha is looking to land body kicks.
Kha walks into a jab.
Gage avoids the head kick by Kha.
#T2#
Kha slips a jab and a cross from Gage.
Kha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage missing with a left hand there. Kha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gage defends it well.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Kha.
Kha staying out of range there.
Kha slips a straight right by Gage.
Kha looks to throw the jab but Gage is out of range.
Kha misses with the combination.
Gage lands a lovely overhand right.
Kha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target.
Gage dips to his left and cracks Kha with an uppercut!
Gage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Joe Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage tries to clinch there but Kha circles away.
A big right from Kha misses.
Gage takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gage avoids the body shot from Kha.
#CL#
Kha tries to keep at a distance but Gage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kha as Gage tries to tie him up. #T4#
Gage misses with a body punch.
Gage wants to stall.
Kha is looking to break free of the clinch but Gage has double underhooks.
Kha prevents a body shot from Gage.
Gage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gage lands a shot to the body.
Kha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gage tries to work over Kha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gage stalling in the clinch but Kha improves position.
Kha lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage lands with a right to the head.
Kha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kha defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
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 Joe Gage.
I think Kha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha!
Kai Kha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Joe Gage was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't believe I lost. I will come back stronger.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#597 Wolek v Bunga
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gage misses the target.
Gage misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Lodbrok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gage thumps Lodbrok with a low kick.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Joe Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok throws a hook but Gage avoids it easily.
Lodbrok tries to land a front kick but Gage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lodbrok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage swings widly with a right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
Lodbrok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Gage throws a leg kick but Lodbrok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lodbrok momentarily.
#T1#
Gage with a nice cross.
Lodbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gage appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gage misses with a hook to the body
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gage scores with the left hand. Lodbrok knows he should have avoided that one.
Gage misses with a hook
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lodbrok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lodbrok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gage - the referee stops the clock and Lodbrok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gage. Lodbrok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lodbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
Lodbrok throws a low kick but Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage misses with a shot to the body
and Lodbrok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Lodbrok is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut there from Gage.#T2#
Gage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Gage saw that one coming.
Gage gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lodbrok counters with a nice leg kick.
Gage throws a shot from downtown. Lodbrok moves away and avoids it.
Gage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gage misses with the body kick
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries to clinch there but Gage circles away.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
Lodbrok needs to keep his hands up - Gage had a free shot at his head there.
Lodbrok avoids the body shot from Gage.
Gage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gage throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Gage sets himself, and Lodbrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Gage avoids it this time.
Gage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gage throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Lodbrok counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lodbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the body.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok missing with knees to the body.
Gage lands a right hand.
Lodbrok working Gage over with knees to the body.
Lodbrok lands a left hand.
Lodbrok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gages head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Lodbrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head. #T4#
Gage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage lands a left hand.
Gage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gage misses with a body punch.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodbrok is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lodbrok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Gage breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivar Lodbrok will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gage misses with a left hand
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Gage.
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gage.
Nice body kick there by Gage.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lodbrok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gage swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Lodbrok slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gage.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gage.
Lodbrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Gage tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lodbrok.
Gage can't break the clinch.
Lodbrok digs a right hand underneath Gage's ribcage. Gage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Gage.
Gage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lodbrok is working Gage over against the cage.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodbrok cracks Gage with a nice body shot.
Lodbrok tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Gage trying to control the position but instead, Lodbrok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gage into the cage.
Gage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gage.#T2#
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Gage slowing the pace effectively.
Lodbrok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gage avoiding damage as Lodbrok throws knees to the body.
Lodbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lodbrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lodbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gage takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Gage working aggressively here.
Lodbrok blocks an uppercut.
Gage misses with some punches.
Lodbrok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gage lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Gage blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gage blocks it with crossed arms.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Lodbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gage.
Lodbrok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lodbrok tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Lodbrok with a knee to the head.
Gage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lodbrok is keeping busy.
Lodbrok missing with knees to the body.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Lodbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Lodbrok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Lodbrok controls the action.
Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Gage.
Gage prevents a body shot from Lodbrok. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lodbrok misses with the head strike.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch, 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!
Lodbrok has Gage pressed against the cage.
Lodbrok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lodbrok's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gage blocks it with crossed arms.
Lodbrok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivar Lodbrok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Gage misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok blocks the body kick.
Lodbrok throws a lazy head kick
and Gage counters with a leg kick.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Gage throws a body kick.
Gage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gage walks into a stiff left hand from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses the jab.
Lodbrok throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away.
Gage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gage walks into a jab.
Gage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lodbrok counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Lodbrok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gage finds it's way round the side to connect with Lodbrok's head.
Gage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gage misses with a straight right.
Lodbrok cracks Gage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Gage.
Gage throws a big shot that misses.
Lodbrok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lodbrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lodbrok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Lodbrok pushes Gage up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Gage throws a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head but Lodbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Gage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws the left hand but Gage avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Gage.
Lodbrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Lodbrok tried to score with a low kick but Gage checks it.
Gage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lodbrok throws an overhand right that lands on Gage's shoulder, as Gage tries to avoid the shot.
Gage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lodbrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gage's head.#T3#
Lodbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head.
Gage tries a low kick but Lodbrok avoids it.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Lodbrok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Gage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gage thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lodbrok if he has to take too many more of those.
Gage misses with a hook
and Lodbrok counters with a good low kick that Gage was not able to check.
Gage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lodbrok.
Gage misses with a right hand
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Lodbrok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gage. That did some damage!
Gage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lodbrok counters with a nice leg kick.
Gage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lodbrok. Lodbrok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Lodbrok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage scores with a shot to the body.
Gage takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lodbrok cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.#CL2#
Lodbrok has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Lodbrok.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lodbrok lands a nice knee to the body.
Lodbrok with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gage blocks it with crossed arms.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Gage pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lodbrok taking a breather.
Lodbrok wants to stall.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ivar Lodbrok just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Gage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lodbrok.
Gage throws a leg kick but Lodbrok checks it.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Lodbrok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodbrok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lodbrok misses the shot to the body.
Lodbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lodbrok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gage connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gage misses.
Lodbrok wants to clinch up but Gage keeps it at a distance.
Lodbrok throws a front kick aimed at Gage's knee but Gage avoids it well.
Joe Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lodbrok momentarily.
#T1#
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Gage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lodbrok staying out of range there.
Lodbrok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Gage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Gage tenderised Lodbrok's leg. Lodbrok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lodbrok slips under a jab.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it. #T2#
Gage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lodbrok thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Lodbrok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lodbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gage throws out the jab.
Lodbrok checks a leg kick.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Lodbrok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodbrok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gage looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely.
Lodbrok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lodbrok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Gage swings widly with a right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lodbrok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lodbrok slips under a jab.
Lodbrok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lodbrok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gage.
Gage moves away from the strike by Lodbrok.
Gage misses with a leg kick
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
Gage throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gage.
Lodbrok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodbrok 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 throws a solid leg kick but Lodbrok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gage.#T4#
Lodbrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lodbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
Gage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lodbrok's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Lodbrok wants to counter the offense by Gage and move into the clinch position.
Lodbrok slips a straight right by Gage.
Lodbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lodbrok.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage throws a right hand that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
Gage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lodbrok under the eye.
Gage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage had his way with Ivar Lodbrok in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Donk. Lodbrok catches Gage right on the button with a cross.
Lodbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gage throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gage sets himself, and Lodbrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Gage avoids it this time.
Gage misses with a low kick.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodbrok lands with a right hand.
Lodbrok avoids the body shot from Gage.
Lodbrok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gage looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Lodbrok's belly button to the back.
Lodbrok slips under a jab.#T1#
Gage misses with a low kick as Lodbrok jumps back.
Gage misses with a right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a nice body kick.
Lodbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lodbrok cracks Gage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage tries to land a front kick but Lodbrok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gage.
Gage slips under a jab.
Lodbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice jab there from Lodbrok. #T2#
Gage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lodbrok stalks Gage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gage's face. Gage staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lodbrok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Gage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Gage saw that one coming.
Gage swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Gage throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that Gage avoids nicely.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut
and Gage counters with a leg kick.
Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
Lodbrok looks to throw a body kick
and Gage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a body kick that stops Gage in his tracks momentarily.
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gage.
Ivar Lodbrok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gage throws a body punch but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Gage throws a hook but Lodbrok blocks it.
Gage connects with an inside leg kick.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Lodbrok's belly button to the back.
Lodbrok is looking to slow Gage down with leg kicks.
Lodbrok slips a jab and a cross from Gage.
Lodbrok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Gage misses
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lodbrok slips a jab from Gage.
Gage throws a low kick, looking for Lodbrok's leg but Lodbrok calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Lodbrok scoring well with a low kick there.
Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gage.
Gage misses with a left hand
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok blocks a leg kick.
Lodbrok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gage lands with an uppercut that bounces Lodbrok off the cage and back into range.
Gage scores with a sloppy right hand. Lodbrok should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok 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.
Lodbrok feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gage's calf.
Gage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lodbrok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Lodbrok misses with a shot to the body
and Gage counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivar Lodbrok.
I think Lodbrok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Lodbrok!
Ivar Lodbrok is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Ivar Lodbrok was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Joe Gage was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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GAMMA#592 Gage v Cuenca
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Gage throws a good cross that connects.
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 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuenca.
Cuenca walks into a stiff left hand from Gage.
Gage misses with a hook.
Cuenca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gage misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Gage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cuenca doesn't seem phased though.
Cuenca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cuenca takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cuenca 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuenca misses with a double jab.
Gage connects with a looping right hand.
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cuenca momentarily.
Cuenca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gage.
#T1#
Gage digs a good body shot into Cuenca's ribs.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Cuenca's head but Cuenca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cuenca shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cuenca throws an overhand right that lands on Gage's shoulder, as Gage tries to avoid the shot.
Gage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Cuenca's head but Cuenca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gage misses with a jab to the body
and Cuenca counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Cuenca as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Gage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cuenca doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy body kick from Gage
and Cuenca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Cuenca sees coming a mile off.
Cuenca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gage throws a hook but Cuenca blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Cuenca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cuenca.#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!
Gage lands a nice looking body shot.
Gage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gage lands a jab to the nose.
Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gage throws a chopping leg kick but Cuenca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Cuenca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cuenca takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses.
Cuenca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gage.
Gage thuds a left hand into Cuenca's body.
Cuenca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gage.
Cuenca staying out of range there.
Gage thuds a left hand into Cuenca's body.
Gage cracks the inside of Cuenca's front leg.
Cuenca throws a jab when Gage was well out of range.#T3#
Cuenca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gage!
Gage throws a low kick but Cuenca avoids it.
Cuenca appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuenca ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Cuenca blocks a jab.
Gage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cuenca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gage can pounce on him.
Gage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuenca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cuenca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cuenca is looking to clinch.
Gage throwing a counter right hand but Cuenca manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gage looks to throw a body kick
and Cuenca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Gage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cuenca doesn't seem phased though.
Gage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gage throws a hook but Cuenca blocks it.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Gage is predictable there
and Cuenca counters with a stiff right hand.
Gage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gage gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cuenca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuenca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gage.
Cuenca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuenca doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gage.
Cuenca throws a low kick but Gage moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cuenca with a jab.
Gage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cuenca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuenca has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gage.
Jab from Gage.
Cuenca has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gage thows a leg kick but Cuenca checks it
and Cuenca counters with a straight right hand.
Gage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuenca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuenca misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gage. Cuenca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gage lands with an uppercut that bounces Cuenca off the cage and back into range.
Cuenca needs to keep his hands up - Gage had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Gage misses with a hook.
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuenca.
Cuenca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gage throws a leg kick
and Cuenca counters with a nice uppercut.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuenca.
Gage misses with a looping right.
Cuenca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuenca.
Gage thows a leg kick but Cuenca checks it
and Cuenca counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cuenca might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gage has got the better of the exchanges.
Crunch! Gage slams his shin into Cuenca's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gage.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuenca can do to turn this around?
Gage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuenca counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Cuenca takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gage feints and then cracks Cuenca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuenca down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuenca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuenca.
Cuenca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Cuenca's shoulder, as Cuenca tries to avoid the shot.
Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuenca was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage.
Cuenca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cuenca misses with the body kick
and Gage counters with a stiff right hand.
Gage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Decent striking displayed by Gage there.
Gage throws a good cross that connects.
Cuenca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cuenca has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuenca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gage misses with a series of wild punches.
Gage lands with a good body shot.
Gage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gage throws a body punch but Cuenca moves out of range.
Cuenca slips under a jab from Gage.
Joe Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Gage is looking to slow Cuenca down with leg kicks.
Gage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cuenca counter with a right hand. #T4#
Gage wants to land a leg kick but Cuenca is out of range.
Cuenca moves out of range of the leg kick from Gage.
Cuenca throws out a counter right but Gage avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gage, right into the meat.
Gage connects with a leg kick. Cuenca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gage lands a leg kick that knocks Cuenca off balance momentarily.
That kick from Cuenca tenderised Gage's leg. Gage is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gage.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Cuenca.
Gage checks the leg kick.
Cuenca looks for the body kick but Gage saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gage. Cuenca shrugs it off though.
Gage scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Gage throws a head kick but Cuenca moves out of range.
Gage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cuenca has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gage.
Gage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cuenca has time to react.
Cuenca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gage throws a big shot that misses.
Gage is looking to slow Cuenca down with leg kicks.
Cuenca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gage throws a right hand that misses
and Cuenca counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuenca throws a right hand that Gage ducks under and follows up with a left that Gage also avoids with ease.
Gage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cuenca misses with a low kick.
Gage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Cuenca looks to land a right hand but Gage moved out of range.
A solid body kick from Gage.
Gage lands a leg kick that knocks Cuenca off balance momentarily.
Cuenca moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
Gage cracks the inside of Cuenca's front leg.
Gage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gage feints and then cracks Cuenca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuenca down.
Gage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cuenca. That did some damage!
Cuenca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Gage takes one to the chin there.
Cuenca with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuenca throws a low kick but Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cuenca's head.
Gage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cuenca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cuenca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cuenca to counter with a crisp jab.
Cuenca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gage there.#T3#
Cuenca tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuenca misses with a low kick.
Cuenca thows a leg kick but Gage checks it
and Gage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage lands a nice looking body shot.
Cuenca misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuenca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gage scores with a shot to the body.
Gage looks for the body kick but Cuenca saw that one coming.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
Gage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Gage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Cuenca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Cuenca as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Gage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cuenca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cuenca misses.
Cuenca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cuenca looks for the body kick but Gage saw that one coming.
Gage dips to his left and cracks Cuenca with an uppercut!
Cuenca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gage misses the target.
Cuenca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Gage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cuenca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gage moves away from the strike by Cuenca.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Gage lands a nice hook to Cuenca's body. Cuenca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cuenca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gage thuds his shin into the meat of Cuenca's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cuenca if he has to take too many more of those.
Cuenca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuenca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gage misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuenca was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage.
Gage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cuenca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gage moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cuenca clinches up against the cage.
Gage lands a shoulder strike.
Cuenca blocking some punches.
Cuenca is trying to break free.
A short right from Gage.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
You can see that Cuenca has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#BC#
Gage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuenca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gage.
Gage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuenca.
Gage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Cuenca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gage.
Cuenca only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gage misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gage connects with a single shot there.
Cuenca looks to land a right hand but Gage moved out of range.
Cuenca walks into a stiff left hand from Gage.
Gage throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuenca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cuenca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Gage thumps Cuenca with a low kick.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Cuenca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuenca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gage.
Gage tries to land a body kick
and Cuenca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gage lands a leg kick that knocks Cuenca off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gage.
Gage throws a leg kick which misses Cuenca's front leg but catches the back leg as Cuenca tries to avoid it.
Gage looks to land a body kick but Cuenca moved away.
Cuenca feints a counter leg kick.
Cuenca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cuenca moves out of range of the body kick.
Gage connects with a leg kick. Cuenca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Jab, jab by Gage - just one landing.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cuenca throws a big counter head kick but Gage avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuenca gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cuenca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Cuenca slips the punch.
Gage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cuencas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cuenca misses with a leg kick
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Cuenca.
Gage throws a hook but Cuenca blocks it.
Cuenca blocks the body kick.
Gage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cuenca connects with a body shot that sends Gage's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage had his way with Ricard Cuenca in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuenca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gage scores with a nice head shot.
Gage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuenca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuenca connects with a single shot there.
Gage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cuenca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gage throws a lazy body kick
and Cuenca counters with a one-two to the body.
Cuenca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gage - that will leave a mark!
Gage thuds a left hand into Cuenca's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage throws a jab but it's blocked by Cuenca. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Gage.
Gage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cuenca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gage looks for the body kick but Cuenca saw that one coming.
Cuenca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gage misses with a body kick.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gage lands a glancing blow to the side of Cuenca's head.
Nice body kick there by Gage.
Gage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cuenca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cuenca throws a leg kick that misses.
Gage throwing a counter right hand but Cuenca manages to avoid it.
Ricard Cuenca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gage throws a low kick, looking for Cuenca's leg but Cuenca calmly moves out of range.
Cuenca thinks about the counter body kick.
Cuenca tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuenca lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuenca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gage. That one must have hurt.
Cuenca is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gage.
Gage misses with a hook.
Gage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gage scores with a body shot.
Gage scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Cuenca connects with a single shot there.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Cuenca throws out a counter right but Gage avoids it with no problem.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Cuenca's belly button to the back.
That kick from Gage tenderised Cuenca's leg. Cuenca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cuenca throws a wild body kick that Gage sees coming a mile off.
Gage swings for the body but Cuenca moves out of range.
Cuenca is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cuenca throws out a counter right but Gage avoids it with no problem.
Gage avoids the body shot from Cuenca.
Cuenca throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cuenca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gage jabs at Cuenca's body.#T4#
Gage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gage lands with a nice body punch.
Cuenca tries to clinch up but Gage circles away and keeps his distance.
Gage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cuenca's calf.
Gage misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Cuenca slips the punch.
Gage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gage sizes up Cuenca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cuenca slips a straight right by Gage.
Joe Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cuenca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gage!
Joe Gage retains his light heavyweight title!
Joe Gage spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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GAMMA#586 Gage v Richards 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Gage with a nice cross.
Richards misses with a left hand
letting Gage counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Gage's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gage looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Gage throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gage connects with a looping right hand.
Richards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gage.
A jab from Gage misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richards! But no joy.
Richards lands a slapping body shot.
Richards defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Richards scores with a punch to the head.
Gage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards throws a body punch but Gage moves out of range.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gage misses with a kick to the body.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Richards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gage throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage throws a push kick but Richards slaps the foot to one side.
Gage swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gage blocks it well.
Gage takes one to the side of the head.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gage.
Richards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.
And Gage counters with a quick kick to the body but Richards blocks it.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Richards throws a lazy uppercut
and Gage counters with a low kick, right behind Richards 's knee.
Richards slips under a jab.#T2#
Gage tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gage. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gage looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Richards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gage misses with a hook.
Gage looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Gage with a hook.
Gage lands a jab.
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Richards thinks about the counter body kick.
Gage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gage lands a front kick.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gage circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gage.
Gage connects with a body shot.#T3#
Gage misses with a straight right.
Richards lands with a straight right. Gage didn't see that one coming.
Richards scores with a nice body kick.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards misses with a kick to the body
and Gage counters with a thumping low kick.
Gage connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Gage misses.
Richards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richards throws a series of punches but Gage moves out of range.
Richards defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Richards tries to land a front kick but Gage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gage lands an overhand right.
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!
Richards throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gage is looking to land body kicks.
A left and a right from Gage both land. Nice combination.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards misses with a hook.
Gage throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Gage is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
A big right from Gage misses.
A lazy body kick from Richards
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Richards does it's job there.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards scores with a jab. Gage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gage blocks a head kick by Richards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gage. That's going to slow Richards down.
Richards on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Richards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gage looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Richards throws out a counter right but Gage avoids it with no problem.
Richards moves out of range as Gage strikes.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Joe Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards throws a jab when Gage was well out of range.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Richards moves out of range as Gage throws a body kick.
Richards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gage throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Richards thuds his right hand into Gage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richards explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gage misses the target.
Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gage is looking to slow Richards down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Richards.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Gage's head but Gage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Gage's shoulder, as Gage tries to avoid the shot.
Richards lands with a right hand.
Gage throws a big shot that misses.
Gage thuds his shin into the meat of Richards's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Gage catches Richards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Gage avoids the head kick by Richards.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
Richards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards 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.
Richards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Gage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richards thows a body kick. Gage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Richards throws a head kick that misses
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Gage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richards on the side of the head.
Richards misses with an uppercut
and Gage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Gage misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Gage misses with a looping right.
Gage misses with a shot to the body
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gage.
Richards moves away from the strike by Gage.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gage.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Richards might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gage has got the better of the exchanges.
Richards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gage keeps Richards at a distance using the push kick.
Gage looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gage misses with a straight right.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Richards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Richards.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards lands a jab to the nose.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage jabs Richards right on the nose. Richards blinks but takes it well.
Gage avoids the body shot from Richards.
Gage lands with a kick to the temple. Richards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Richards avoids the head kick by Gage.
Gage misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Richards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gage thows a leg kick but Richards checks it
and Richards counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gage is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards slips a straight right by Gage.
Richards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gage. Gage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Gage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Richards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gage looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Richards stalks Gage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gage's face. Gage staggers backwards, shaken.
Gage misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
Gage misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Richards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Richards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Richards sizes up Gage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gage scores with a jab to the body.
Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gage.
Gage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richards.
Richards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gage punishes Richards's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Gage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Richards throws a jab when Gage was well out of range.
Good shot there by Richards.
Richards misses with a jab to the body
and Gage counters with a slapping leg kick.
Richards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by Gage there.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Gage misses with a few strikes there.
Gage moves away from the strike by Richards.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick.
Gage throws out a leg kick but Richards moves out of range and Gage only half commits.
Gage misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Gage misses
and Richards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Richards's belly button to the back.#T2#
Richards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gage scores with a hook.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Richards digs a good hook to Gage's body.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gage circles away quickly and effectively.
Gage looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richards misses with a hook. Gage ducked under it nicely.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards.
Gage throws a poor cross that misses
and Richards makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gage really felt that one!
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Richards keeps Gage at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gage misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
Gage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Richards throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Richards throws a push kick but Gage slaps the foot to one side.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely.
Gage lands with a straight right. Richards didn't see that one coming.
Gage misses with a low kick.
Richards moves away from the strike by Gage.
Richards lands the left hand.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Gage's shoulder, as Gage tries to avoid the shot.
Gage misses with a straight right. #T4#
A big left from Richards misses.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage tried to counter with a leg kick but Richards avoided it.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely.
Richards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gage, as that shot connected.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage works the jab nicely.
Richards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid body kick from Richards.
Gage looks to land a combination but Richards avoids it well.
Gage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Richards throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards swings for the body but Gage moves out of range.
Richards staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viv Richards really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nice shot lands for Gage.
Gage thumps Richards with a low kick.
Richards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gage.
Richards takes one to the chin there.
Gage swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gage.
Gage walks into a straight right hand from Richards.
Gage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Gage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gage throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Gage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Richards misses.
Gage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage blocks the body kick.
It looked like Gage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Richards moves out of range of the body kick.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Gage saw that one coming.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Richards misses with a body kick.
Gage jabs at Richards's body.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gage throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Richards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Gage scores with a jab to the head.
Gage slips a straight right by Richards.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Richards looks to land a body kick but Gage moved away.#T2#
Gage feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
Good exchange - Gage coming out on top.
Gage lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Richards counters with a straight right hand.
Gage looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Gage cracks Richards with a good jab.
Richards thuds his right hand into Gage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richards defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gage.#T3#
Richards takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses.
Gage punishes Richards's body with a nice straight punch.
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richards momentarily.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
Richards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gage counters with a nice leg kick.
Gage slips a jab and a cross from Richards.
Gage digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
Richards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gage.
Gage slips under a jab from Richards.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards.#T4#
Richards slips a straight right by Gage.
Richards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gage throwing a counter right hand but Richards manages to avoid it.
Gage cracks the inside of Richards's front leg.
Richards throws a hook but Gage avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards checks a low kick from Gage.
Richards lands a head shot.
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richards momentarily.
Gage walks into a straight right hand from Richards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gage.
Richards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gage avoids a kick to the body.
Richards lands with a slapping head kick.
Richards misses with a jab to the body
and Gage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage had his way with Viv Richards in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Richards.
Richards throws a jab when Gage was well out of range.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Richards counters with a big head kick but Gage shrugs it off.
Richards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gage misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a good, hard body kick but Gage shrugs it off.
Richards moves out of range as Gage strikes.
Gage loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Gage misses with a leg kick
and Richards counters with a body kick that stops Gage in his tracks momentarily.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Gage 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.
Richards jabs Gage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gage.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Gage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it.
Gage lands a jab to the head.
Richards slips a straight right by Gage.
Gage lands a nice looking body shot.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Richards misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Gage.
Gage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Richards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richards lands a body shot.
Gage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gage throws the kick towards the body but Richards avoids it.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viv Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gage throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage.
Gage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gage lands a jab.
Richards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gage.
Gage scores with a body shot.
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Gage wants to land a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
Richards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gage throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Richards lands a head kick. Gage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Richards scores with a nice right hand.
Richards misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richards throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gage to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards lands a jab to the nose.
Richards slips a straight right by Gage.
Richards throws a right hand that misses
and Gage counters with a low kick, right behind Richards 's knee.
Gage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Gage.
Gage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richards momentarily.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage backing away here, and Richards unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Richards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richards walks into a stiff left hand from Gage.
Gage throws a low kick but Richards moves out of range easily.
Gage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards's calf.
Richards misses with a looping left.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richards cracks Gage with an open hand slap.
A lazy body kick from Richards
and Gage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joe Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Richards replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gage blocks it well.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
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 Joe Gage.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Gage!
Joe Gage retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Joe Gage 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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GAMMA#582 Steigelmann v Zeus
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Gage throws a hook but Shankoli avoids it easily.
Gage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Shankoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gage scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by Gage's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joe Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage lands with a cross.
Shankoli throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
Shankoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gage's sensitive parts.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
Gage throws a lazy body kick
and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shankoli misses with a hook. Gage ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gage.
Shankoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Shankoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gage misses with a hook. Shankoli ducked under it nicely.
Shankoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
Shankoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gage sizes up Shankoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Shankoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shankoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shankoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shankoli throws a combination. Gage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shankoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gage lands with a straight right. Shankoli didn't see that one coming.
Gage scores with a punch to the head.
Gage lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankoli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gage connects with a right hand. Shankoli shakes it off.
A lazy body kick from Shankoli
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Shankoli throws a right hand that Gage ducks under and follows up with a left that Gage also avoids with ease.
Gage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gage scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Shankoli misses.
Shankoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shankoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gage throws a leg kick which misses Shankoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Shankoli tries to avoid it.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Gage moves out of range.
Gage appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Gage tenderised Shankoli's leg. Shankoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gage is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gage avoids a kick to the body.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shankoli throws a good cross that connects.
Gage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shankoli throws a body kick that misses.
Gage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shankoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shankoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shankoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Shankoli throws a right and a left that Gage avoids nicely.
Shankoli misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Gage.
Shankoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away.
Gage works Shankoli's body with a nice hook.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shankoli misses with a looping right.
Shankoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage misses with a hook.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
Shankoli misses with a double jab
and Gage counters with an outside leg kick.
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gage throws out a powerful jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Gage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Gage misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Shankoli lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gage checks a leg kick.
Gage thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Shankoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Shankoli.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gage lands with a cross.
Gage throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankoli throws a body kick that misses
and Gage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shankoli at a distance.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Shankoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage swings for the body but Shankoli moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shankoli doesn't manage to clinch there - Gage circles away.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankoli moves away.
The fighters circling - Shankoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage throws a leg kick but Shankoli checks it.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage slips a jab and a cross from Shankoli.
Shankoli misses with a series of wild punches.
Shankoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shankoli throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shankoli moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Gage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shankoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shankoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shankoli.
Both fighters circling a little - Gage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage misses with an uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gage throws a sloppy head kick and Shankoli moves out of range easily.
Shankoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shankoli can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gage, as that shot connected.
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Gage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shankoli.
Gage is looking to counter with a body kick.
Crunch! Gage slams his shin into Shankoli's torso.#T2#
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage throws the left hand but Shankoli avoids the punch easily.
Gage thuds a left hand into Shankoli's body.
Shankoli cracks Gage with a good jab.
Gage scoring well with a low kick there.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gage.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankoli moves away.
Shankoli throws a right hand that Gage ducks under and follows up with a left that Gage also avoids with ease.
Shankoli misses with a few strikes there.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gage misses with a hook
and Shankoli counters with a one-two to the body.
Gage misses with a hook
and Shankoli counters with a two punch combo.
Gage cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
Gage scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Shankoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gage doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Shankoli gets a clinch.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shankoli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gage is keeping busy.
Gage lands a nice uppercut.
Gage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shankoli lands a right hand.
Shankoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Gage breaks from the clinch.
Gage scores with a head kick. Shankoli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shankoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Shankoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gage.
Gage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Gage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Shankoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Shankoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shankoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shankoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Shankoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
As Shankoli backs away, Gage returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gage moves out of range of the strikes.
Gage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shankoli. That did some damage!
Gage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shankoli ducks right into an uppercut from Gage.
Shankoli misses with a double jab
and Gage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Gage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gage wants to slow Shankoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Gage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shankoli. Shankoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gage misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gage.
Gage throws a front kick that sends Shankoli stumbling back into the cage.
Shankoli tries to clinch up.
Shankoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice defenses there by Shankoli.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Shankoli's belly button to the back.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Shankoli cracks the inside of Gage's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage throws a push kick but Shankoli slaps the foot to one side.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Gage cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Shankoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Gage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shankoli blocks a head kick by Gage.
Gage throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.
Shankoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shankoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gage on the side of the head.
Shankoli throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Gage gets tackled into the cage by Shankoli. Shankoli maintains the clinch.
A short right from Gage.
Nice body punch from Shankoli.
A nice left hand lands by Shankoli.
Gage tries to circle away but Shankoli has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Shankoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gage.
Shankoli misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gage misses with an uppercut.
Gage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gage with a hook.
Gage keeps the fight on the outside.
Shankoli misses with a body shot.
Shankoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage misses with a body kick.
Shankoli throws a lazy head kick
and Gage counters with a left to the body.
Shankoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shankoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Gage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gage.
Gage thumps Shankoli with a low kick.
Shankoli loads up on a big right hand but Gage slips the punch.
Shankoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shankoli tries to move into range but Gage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gage scores with a punch to the head.
Gage scores with a jab to the body.
Shankoli slips a straight right by Gage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gage.
Gage lands a jab.
Gage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Shankoli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shankoli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gage.#T4#
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Shankoli blocking some punches.
Shankoli misses with the head strike.
Gage lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Gage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Gage.
A swing and a miss from Shankoli.
Gage is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Shankoli darts in and clinches Gage up against the cage.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Shankoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage lands with a right to the head.
Gage lands a right hand.
Shankoli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shankoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Gage tries a low kick but Shankoli avoids it.
Shankoli scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Gage.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Gage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shankoli is looking to chop away at Gage's legs.
Shankoli cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.
Gage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Shankoli misses.
Shankoli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shankoli doesn't seem bothered though.
Shankoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Shankoli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Gage moves out of range.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gage.
Gage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankoli lands with a cross.
Gage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gage avoids a kick to the body.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gage tries to land a leg kick but Shankoli saw it coming and moves away.
Gage tries to land a front kick but Shankoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shankoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
Gage lands a nice hook to Shankoli's body. Shankoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Shankoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shankoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shankoli misses with a body shot.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gage to counter with a crisp jab.
Shankoli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gage throwing a counter right hand but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gage.
Shankoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage scores with a push kick.
Gage digs a good body shot into Shankoli's ribs.
Gage connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Gage throws a head kick that misses.
Shankoli throws a nice looking combination but Gage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gage thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shankoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shankoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gage scores with a nice body kick.
Gage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gage dodges the punch combination from Shankoli.
Donk. Gage catches Shankoli right on the button with a cross.
Gage cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg. #T4#
Gage digs a good hook to Shankoli's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Shankoli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shankoli throws a leg kick but Gage moved away.
Shankoli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning.
Shankoli throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gage to counter with a crisp jab.
Shankoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shankoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gage tries to bum rush Shankoli with a series of wild strikes but Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shankoli unleashes a big counter combination but Gage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Gage. That snapped Shankoli's head back.
Shankoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shankoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage had his way with Ravi Shankoli in that round.
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!
#R5#
Shankoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage connects with a body shot.
Gage punishes Shankoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Gage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Shankoli's belly button to the back.
Gage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Gage.
Shankoli throws an off balance right hand
and Gage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shankoli throws a right and a left that Gage avoids nicely.
Shankoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shankoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gage misses with a body kick.#T1#
Gage throws a shot from downtown. Shankoli moves away and avoids it.
Gage keeps Shankoli at a distance using the push kick.
Shankoli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gage is out of range.
Shankoli tries a low kick but Gage avoids it.
Gage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shankoli swings for the body but Gage moves out of range.
Shankoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gage is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Gage misses
and Shankoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shankoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gage if he has to take too many more of those.
Gage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shankoli's hands.
Gage throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shankoli.
Shankoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Shankoli misses.
Shankoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.
Gage moves away from the strike by Shankoli.
Shankoli moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
Gage throws a body punch but Shankoli moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Shankoli.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gage takes a swing at Shankoli's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Shankoli blocks a head kick by Gage.
Gage throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shankoli throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shankoli's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Shankoli finds it's target.
Gage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gage lands a front kick.
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Gage blocks a jab.
As Shankoli backs away, Gage returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shankoli throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Gage avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Gage misses with a head kick.
Shankoli unleashes a big counter combination but Gage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage punishes Shankoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Shankoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shankoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gage.
Shankoli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gage keeps Shankoli at a distance using the push kick.
Shankoli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joe Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shankoli looks for the body kick but Gage saw that one coming.
Shankoli throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage scores with a hook to the body. Shankoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gage!
Joe Gage retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Joe Gage 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.
Ravi Shankoli spoke after the fight, saying 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.
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GAMMA#575 Gage v Richards
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Nice uppercut there from Richards.
Gage throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards counters with a nice body shot.
Gage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richards counters with a good low kick that Gage was not able to check.
Richards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Richards is predictable there
enabling Gage to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards blocks the body kick.
Richards scores with a sloppy right hand. Gage should have avoided that one.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gage.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Gage moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gage.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Richards, right into the meat.
Gage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richards.
Gage defending well as Richards loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gage connects with a body shot that sends Richards's belly button to the back.
Richards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gage manages to avoid it.
Gage jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Richards misses with a jab to the body
and Gage counters with an outside leg kick.
Richards throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick from Gage misses.
Gage lands a jab to Richards's midsection.
Gage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Gage tries to score with a low kick but Richards moves his leg out of the way.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Richards throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gage counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Gage connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Gage misses with a looping left.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Gage misses with the body kick
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Gage pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards being controlled against the cage.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
Gage lands a shoulder strike.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage misses with some punches.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage. #T3#
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage blocks a body shot from Richards.
Gage pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richards blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Gage.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Richards blocking some punches.
Gage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Richards blocking some punches.
Gage working aggressively here.
Gage blocking some punches.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards. #BC2#
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage is looking to slow Richards down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gage, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick from Gage misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Gage will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards counters with a nice leg kick.
Gage throws a leg kick
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
Gage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gage at a distance.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it.
Richards throws a hook but Gage avoids it easily.
Gage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richards throws a body punch but Gage moves out of range.
Gage slips a straight right by Richards.
Gage looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gage finds it's way through Richards's defenses.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Richards misses with a shot to the body
and Gage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Gage misses
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viv Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richards.
Richards lands a jab.
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
Gage throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richards slips under a jab from Gage.
Richards scores with a nice strike.
Gage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards's calf.
Richards has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gage misses with a leg kick.
Gage scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards staying out of range there.
Gage throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a leg kick.
Gage connects with a right hand. Richards shakes it off.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards misses the jab.
Richards misses the body punch
and Gage makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richards really felt that one!
Richards digs a good body shot into Gage's ribs.
Gage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richards checks a low kick from Gage.
Gage scores with a nice strike.
Gage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richards misses with a leg kick
and Gage makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richards really felt that one!
Gage moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards scores with a nice head shot.
Gage throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
Gage misses with a looping left.
A jab from Richards misses.
Gage lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
Richards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards throws out a counter right but Gage avoids it with no problem.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
Gage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richards misses with a right hand
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Gage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Richards. Gage shrugs it off though.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gage's sensitive parts.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richards with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards throws a right hand that Gage ducks under and follows up with a left that Gage also avoids with ease.
Gage lands with a good body shot.
Richards scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Richards cracks Gage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Richards misses.
Gage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gage throws a leg kick but Richards checks it.
Richards lands with an uppercut that bounces Gage off the cage and back into range.
Gage checks a low kick from Richards.
Richards feints and then cracks Gage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gage down.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Gage's head but Gage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gage misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage is looking to land body kicks.
Gage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Gage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viv Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Gage checks a low kick from Richards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gage.
Gage connects with a single shot there.
Gage misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Gage.
Richards misses with a body kick.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Gage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Richards slips a straight right by Gage.
Richards tries to land a front kick but Gage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Richards defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Gage misses with a low kick.
Gage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gage moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage scores with a spinning back kick!
Gage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gage tries to score with a low kick but Richards moves his leg out of the way.
Richards misses with a hook
and Gage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Gage down.
Gage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richards.
Richards lands with an uppercut that bounces Gage off the cage and back into range.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Richards.#T2#
Gage connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Gage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Gage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richards 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 lands with an overhand left.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards lands a glancing blow to the side of Gage's head.
Gage throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Gage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
Richards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richards fakes the leg kick and cracks Gage in the body. #T3#
A low kick from Richards is predictable there
and Gage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards misses with a few strikes there.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richards.
Gage delivers a nice body kick.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses.
Richards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Richards motions for Gage to come forward. Richards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richards thuds his right hand into Gage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gage throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Richards throws a leg kick
and Gage counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richards has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gage.
Gage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Gage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Richards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richards.
Gage misses with a low kick.
Gage scores with a decent looking hook.
Richards misses with a leg kick
and Gage counters with a nice kick to the body.
Richards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning.
Gage checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Gage does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Gage lands a nice looking body shot.
Richards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richards walks into a jab.
Richards keeps Gage at a distance using the push kick.
Gage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Richards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gage misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Gage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gage.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Gage with a hook.
Gage throws a front kick aimed at Richards's knee but Richards avoids it well.
Richards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gage is able to avoid easily.
Gage tried to score with a low kick but Richards checks it.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Richards is looking to score with low kicks.
Gage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage misses with a two punch combination.
Gage blocks the body kick.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Richards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Gage moves out of range as Richards throws a body kick.
Gage wants to slow Richards down by chopping away at his legs.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Gage scores with a nice strike.
Richards throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
Gage misses with a kick to the body
and Richards counters with a leg kick.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richards.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gage misses the target.
Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gage. #T3#
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Richards throws the left hand but Gage avoids the punch easily.
Richards is looking to land body kicks.
Richards blocks a low kick nicely.
Gage takes one on the button.
A clash of legs there as Richards blocks the low kick.
Richards wants to land a leg kick but Gage is out of range.
Gage misses with a right hand
and Richards counters with a nice leg kick.
Richards defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Gage throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gage misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses.
Richards lands a nice shot that snaps Gage's head back.
Richards feints and then cracks Gage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gage down. #T4#
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gage looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Gage motions for Richards to come forward. Gage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gage.
Richards misses with a hook to the body
and Gage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
It seemed like Richards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gage misses with a kick to the body.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Gage will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Gage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Gage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richards to score with a decent uppercut.
Richards blocks a leg kick.
Gage stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage throws a leg kick that misses.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gage lands with a shot to the body.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards is looking to score with low kicks.
Gage is looking to counter the offense by Richards and move into the clinch.
Gage tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Gage thows a body kick. Richards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gage cracks Richards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it.
Gage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richards moves away from the strike by Gage.
Richards misses the body punch
and Gage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richards's knee momentarily.
Richards slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Richards.
Richards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gage throws a body kick that misses
and Richards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Richards.
Richards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viv Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Richards - that will leave a mark!
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it.
Richards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richards throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Richards misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards tries a quick counter leg kick but Gage is wise to it.
Nice body kick from Richards.
Gage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gage checks a low kick from Richards.
Gage connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Richards throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
#T3#
Gage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Gage closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gage or not.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
#BC2#
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards slips a straight right by Gage.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Richards #CL#
and Gage counters by clinching up.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards misses with a body punch.
Richards prevents a body shot from Gage.
Gage wants to stall.
#T4#
Gage scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards. #BC2#
Richards breaks from the clinch.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gage lands with a right hand.
Donk. Gage catches Richards right on the button with a cross.
Gage moves away from the strike by Richards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Gage!
Joe Gage retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Joe Gage started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EVO 252: Kakoullis vs Gage
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Gage misses.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakoullis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kakoullis throws a front kick aimed at Gage's knee but Gage avoids it well.
Kakoullis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gage moves away.
Gage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Gage throws a body kick.
Gage misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Gage.
Gage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gage scores with a kick to the body.
Gage's coach down at Globo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big right from Gage misses.
Gage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gage. Gage obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage lands a jab to Kakoullis's midsection.#T1#
Kakoullis throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Gage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
Gage slips a jab from Kakoullis.
Gage throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Gage counters with a low kick, right behind Kakoullis 's knee.
Gage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kakoullis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gage scrambles back to his feet.
Kakoullis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
Kakoullis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick.
Gage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kakoullis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kakoullis slips a jab from Gage.
Kakoullis throwing a counter right hand but Gage manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis slips under a jab.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakoullis lands a front kick.
Gage scores with a kick to the body.
Gage tried to score with a low kick but Kakoullis checks it.
Gage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kakoullis checks it well.
Kakoullis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gage throws a leg kick which misses Kakoullis's front leg but catches the back leg as Kakoullis tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis looks to land a right hand but Gage moved out of range.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Gage misses.
Gage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gage misses.
Kakoullis slips under a jab.
Gage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kakoullis counters with a good, hard body kick but Gage shrugs it off.
Gage swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Gage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Kakoullis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kakoullis throws a front kick that sends Gage stumbling back into the cage.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakoullis.
A countering left hand to the body from Gage misses.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
Gage looks to land a body kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Gage punishes Kakoullis's body with a nice straight punch.
Kakoullis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gage counters with a thumping low kick.
Gage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Gage. That snapped Kakoullis's head back.
Gage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Gage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kakoullis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kakoullis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gage blocks a jab.
Gage misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Gage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage misses with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kakoullis counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Gage will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gage manages to avoid it.
Gage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gage moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Gage misses.
Gage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kakoullis finds it's way round the side to connect with Gage's head.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gage's calf.
Gage scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Gage throws a body kick that misses.
Gage throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gage crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kakoullis - the referee stops the clock and Gage gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kakoullis. Gage manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gage lands a head kick. Kakoullis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Gage off balance momentarily.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis throwing a counter right hand but Gage manages to avoid it.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gage jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kakoullis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kakoullis thuds a left hand into Gage's body.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Gage moved away.
Gage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Gage wants to slow Kakoullis down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kakoullis misses the target.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Gage strikes.
Kakoullis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Gage.
Gage slips under a jab.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis 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.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Gage sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gage. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gage misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Gage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gage misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gage takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gage throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Kakoullis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gage's head.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
Kakoullis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kakoullis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
Kakoullis slips a jab from Gage.
Kakoullis tries to bum rush Gage with a series of wild strikes but Gage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gage looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Kakoullis thinks about countering with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gage. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage.
Joe Gage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage cracks the inside of Kakoullis's front leg.
Kakoullis throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Kakoullis lands a nice shot to the body.
Gage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kakoullis throws a big counter combination but Gage scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gage tries a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Kakoullis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gage. Gage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kakoullis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Kakoullis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Gage is predictable there
and Kakoullis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gage doesn't seem bothered though.
Gage dodges the punch combination from Kakoullis.
Gage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Kakoullis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A good leg kick by Gage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis slips a jab from Gage.
Gage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gage throws a hook but Kakoullis blocks it.
Kakoullis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crunch! Kakoullis slams his shin into Gage's torso.
Gage slips a jab and a cross from Kakoullis.
Gage throws out a leg kick but Kakoullis moves out of range and Gage only half commits.
Gage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a looping right hand.
Gage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gage is breathing heavily.
Kakoullis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis lands a right hook to the body.
Gage checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Gage moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakoullis.
Gage thows a leg kick but Kakoullis checks it
and Kakoullis counters with a good, hard body kick but Gage shrugs it off.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Gage.
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gage.
Kakoullis scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body kick from Kakoullis.
Gage misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gage moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Gage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakoullis.
And Gage responds with a good body kick, but Kakoullis manages to step out the way in time.
Kakoullis throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
Kakoullis misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakoullis throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it.
Gage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Gage moved away.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Kakoullis ducks down to avoid it.
Kakoullis tries to work over Gage's front leg with a kick but Gage checks it.
Kakoullis misses with a head kick.
Gage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis is looking for a counter combo.
Gage misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crunch! Gage slams his shin into Kakoullis's torso.
Gage is looking to land body kicks.
Gage throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Gage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakoullis lands a head kick!
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Gage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gage wants to slow Kakoullis down by chopping away at his legs.
Gage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gage throws a hook but Kakoullis blocks it.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Gage moves out of range.
Kakoullis clobbers Gage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kakoullis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gage is looking to land body kicks.
Kakoullis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gage's calf.
Gage misses with a hook.
Gage digs a good hook to Kakoullis's body.
Gage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kakoullis jabs Gage right on the nose. Gage blinks but takes it well.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kakoullis lands with a right hand.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gage.
Kakoullis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Gage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakoullis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gage. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Gage throws a solid leg kick but Kakoullis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gage.
A punch lands to the side of Kakoullis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gage lands a head shot.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kakoullis!
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gage takes a step back to recover.
Gage lands with a nice body punch.
Kakoullis lands a lovely overhand right.
Gage throws a front kick aimed at Kakoullis's knee but Kakoullis avoids it well.
Gage misses with a straight right.
Kakoullis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Gage misses with a kick to the body
and Kakoullis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis stuns Gage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gage moves out of range of the body kick.
Gage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gage tries a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick.
Kakoullis backing away here, and Gage unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage.
Gage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kakoullis.
Gage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kakoullis's calf.
Gage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kakoullis motions for Gage to come forward. Kakoullis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Gage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gage misses with a head kick.
A big right from Gage misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kakoullis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kakoullis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gage takes a step back to recover.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Gage down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Kakoullis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab by Kakoullis.
Gage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakoullis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gage swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Gage throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakoullis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gage.
Jab from Kakoullis.
Gage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Gage throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kakoullis has got the better of the exchanges.
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
Gage feints and then cracks Kakoullis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kakoullis down.
Kakoullis works Gage's body with a nice hook.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gage.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut. Gage saw that one coming.
Kakoullis connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Gage.#T2#
Gage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kakoullis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakoullis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kakoullis throws a nice head kick!
Kakoullis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Kakoullis.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis scores with a body shot.
Gage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gage.
Kakoullis lands a jab.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gage throws out the jab. #T3#
Kakoullis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
Kakoullis cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gage, right into the meat.
Gage misses with a head kick.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gage connects with a leg kick. Kakoullis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gage motions for Kakoullis to come forward. Gage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gage manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kakoullis lands with a good body shot.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Gage moved away.
Gage throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Gage scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage lands a leg kick that knocks Kakoullis off balance momentarily.
Kakoullis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Kakoullis moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gage.
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kakoullis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gage can do to turn this around?
Gage avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Gage.
Donk. Kakoullis catches Gage right on the button with a cross.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis had his way with Joe Gage in that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A cross from Kakoullis lands.
Gage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis tries to work over Gage's front leg with a kick but Gage checks it.
Kakoullis works Gage's body with a nice hook.
Gage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kakoullis.
Gage lands with a shot to the body.
Kakoullis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Gage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage throws a wild body kick that Kakoullis sees coming a mile off.
Gage swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kakoullis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kakoullis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gage takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Kakoullis
and Gage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Gage.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Gage's leg but Gage calmly moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage scores with a jab. Kakoullis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kakoullis thumps Gage with a low kick.
Kakoullis digs a good hook to Gage's body.
Kakoullis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Gage misses the target.
Gage throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Gage saw that one coming.
Gage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakoullis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
A low kick from Kakoullis is predictable there
and Gage counters with a left to the body.
Gage misses with a looping left.
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Gage moved away.
Gage misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis lands with a hook. Gage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Gage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kakoullis misses with a straight right.
Gage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gage walks into a straight right hand from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Gage moves out of range.
A jab from Gage misses.
Kakoullis avoids the head kick by Gage.
Nice body punch from Gage.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Kakoullis lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands with a shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Gage slaps the foot to one side.
Gage throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kakoullis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gage on the side of the head.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage avoids the head kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis connects with the punch.
A jab from Kakoullis misses.
Joe Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Gage.
Gage throws a low kick but Kakoullis moves out of range easily. #T4#
Gage misses the jab.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Gage sees coming a mile off.
Gage tries a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis is wise to it.
Kakoullis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gage.
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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kakoullis to score with a decent uppercut.
Gage tried to score with a low kick but Kakoullis checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kakoullis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gage.
Kakoullis scores with a punch to the head.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Gage.
Gage blocks the body kick.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kakoullis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakoullis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sotiris Kakoullis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kakoullis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
Sotiris Kakoullis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Joe Gage spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck'.
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