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UFC On Fox 22: Has Mickey Gall Bitten Off More Than He Can Chew Or Will He Run Through Sage Northcutt?

And the hits just keep on coming as the UFC sets up for yet another event this Saturday night as Paige Vanzant clashes with former Invicta atomweight champion Michelle Waterson. But before these two women meet head to head we’ll get to see Mickey Gall get his wish to face off against the natural lightweight Sage Northcutt in a welterweight match up. It’s a fight that has generated enough interest for it to be genuinely appealing, especially considering how early each of these young men are in their career. Will Gall’s callout prove to be the wise move or has he bit off more than he can chew against Northcutt?

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From what I’ve gathered from Mickey Gall so far in his career is that he has solid striking with an affinity for grappling. As far as his stand up goes we only have a handful of examples both in which featured the young upstart battling men with little experience. We got to see his grappling game as he faced off against the inexperienced CM Punk back at UFC 203. The fight may have done more to answer questions about the former WWE wrestler than it did to measure Gall’s potential in the UFC. Being the longer, bigger man, Gall will most likely aim to get this fight to the ground as soon as possible rather than play around on the feet. Expect him to follow a similar game plan to what we saw in the CM Punk fight. Gall will throw some strikes and feints on the feet in order for Northcutt to counter and over compensate. Once that happens expect for Gall to shoot for a double leg takedown.

From what we’ve seen from Sage Northcutt this far in his MMA career, there’s a lot to like. He can wrestle, he can grapple, but he does much of his best work on the feet. What he’s missing is technical savvy. At times he finds himself too far forward against opponents who are obliged to take the karate expert down once he’s in their range. Gall is likely to employ a wrestling based game so it’s going to be important for Northcutt to keep his distance in this fight. He will likely have a speed advantage which he should consistently exploit with jabs or lunge punches then shuffle out before Gall can counter with strikes or a takedown attempt. Fighting in a broken rhythm will be key to throwing Gall off of his game and maintaining a gulf in between them will only enhance Northcutt’s chances of landing devastating power punches when he feels so inclined.

Both of these young men are still prospects with a ton of upside. While Northcutt has falter d against wrestlers in the past, working with welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has likely given him the preparation he needs to counter Gall effectively. Look for Sage Northcutt to pull out the victory with a second round TKO.

Will it be Sage Northcutt or Mickey Gall at UFC on Fox 22?

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Three Very Interesting Non-Title Fights In Store From UFC Still This Year (Editorial)

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Sure, Ronda Rousey’s return will be hyped to the brim.

And the upcoming interim featherweight title fight between Anthony Pettis and Max Holloway is sure to be fireworks.

Oh, and Cody …

Sure, Ronda Rousey’s return will be hyped to the brim.

And the upcoming interim featherweight title fight between Anthony Pettis and Max Holloway is sure to be fireworks.

Oh, and Cody Garbrandt challenging Dominick Cruz for bantamweight supremacy is awesome.

But there fights that have no title on the line are really ones that I am looking forward to before we close the door on this very interesting 2016 calendar year.

– First up is Donald Cerrone vs. Matt Brown at UFC 206.

Honestly, Cerrone has placed himself on the short list of contenders since moving up to welterweight and could wait on the sidelines for an eliminator bout. But this is “Cowboy” we are talking about and he has not desire to waste time not competing.

Brown, meanwhile, has lost two straight and four of his last five after stringing together a seven-fight win streak between 2012-14.

– Next, Sage Northcutt and Mickey Gall square off at UFC on FOX 22.

Northcutt showed his mental toughness when he rebounded from his first career loss in July with a decision win over Enrique Marin. In January, the uber-prospect lost to Bryan Barberena via submission.

Gall, of course, ended the dream of Phil “CM Punk” Brooks in the MMA debut for the former WWE superstar. Gall did what most everyone expected him to do: dominate, submitting Brooks in the first round.

– And finally, former heavyweight champions – and opponents – Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez battle it out at UFC 207.

Werdum captured the first meeting when he submitted Velasquez back at UFC 188 in 2015. However, he dropped the title to Stipe Miocic this past May in his first defense before rebounding with a decision over Travis Browne.

Velasquez has battled injuries over his career, but is 5-1 since a loss to Junior dos Santos in his last six. That includes finishes of Browne, dos Santos and twice vs. Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.

Of course, all of this is contingent on the fighters remaining healthy and making it to their scheduled dates.

Full Transcription Of Duke Roufus’ Corner Advice To CM Punk During UFC 203

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star CM Punk has come and gone in the UFC’s Octagon, when he got his opportunity to perform on the grandest stage in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) when he took on Mickey Gall for his first professional fight. Punk had spent nearly two years in preparation for the

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Punk had spent nearly two years in preparation for the career switch, choosing one of the premier camps the sport has to offer in Roufus Sport to guide him through his new career. ‘The Cult Of Personality’ was called out by impressive welterweight prospect Mickey Gall on an episode of Dana White’s Lookin For A Fight after winning his own first pro MMA bout.

Gall would officially earn the chance to welcome Punk to the Octagon when he submitted Michael Jackson in the first round of their meeting at UFC Fight Night 82 via rear-naked choke. Punk and Gall finally met under the bright lights of the main card of UFC 203 live on pay-per-view (PPV), and the result was what many in the MMA community expected.

Gall took Punk down with ease in the opening seconds of the round, and would smooth his way into locking in a rear-naked choke to force the former professional wrestling star to tap out.

Punk’s head-coach Duke Roufus was in his fighter’s corner for the event, and the transcription for his comments to Punk before, during, and after the contest (courtesy of Bloody Elbow):

Pre-fight:

Roufus: “You got this. I’m so proud of you now. Now remember, keep moving forward. Let’s go for that right hand right away [and] put him on his ass. If it don’t work, put him on the cage. You got this!”

First minute of fight:

Roufus: (CM Punk throws the right hand right away, gets taken down instead) “Alright. Good guard. Breathe. (Corner 2: “Close your guard!”) Relax, relax. Defend. Good, tie him up, tie him up, tie him up. Tie him up, Punk. There you go! (Corner 2: “Work all the way up!) Work the other hand, get the underhook. Underhook, Punk. I need left underhook, Punk! Left underhook. Turn, turn, get that underhook, Punk! Turn into him. On your right hip! On your right hip! On your right hip! (Gall briefly mounts Punk, but Punk turns on his right hip and momentarily escapes.) There you go.”

1:01 – to end of fight (2:14):

Roufus: “There you go, good. Fight the wrists. Hang in there, you’re doing good. Breathe, inch-by-inch. Control the wrist. Control that wrist, you’re good. Good. (Corner 2: “Breathe, you got this.) There you go! You’re good. Fight the hand again. Turn, turn, turn! Other way! Gotta turn the other way, son. (CM Punk turns to his left, has his back taken, flattened out, and takes ground-and-pound from Gall) Move, move! Come up, come up. Gotta roll, gotta roll. Gotta move! You’re good. (Corner 2: “Move, Punk, move.”) Let’s make a move, make a move. (Gall attempts the rear-naked choke) Fight the choke, fight the choke. Fight. Peel the top hand, good, good. Peel the top hand! Good. Peel the top hand. Top hand, Punk! Reach up, both hands (CM Punk taps) awwww. That’s alright. Yup.”

Post-Fight:

Roufus to Punk: “Hey, it’s alright buddy. You did good, alright? It’s all good. All good. Alright? It’s all good, man.”

Roufus to Gall: “Hey Mickey, congratulations champ.”

Gall replies to Roufus: “It’s an honor.”

Roufus replies to Gall: “Oh thanks.”

Roufus to Punk: “It’s alright, man. It’s all good, all good man. It’s a fight, shit happens. Put this on.”

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Mickey Gall Vows To Break Sage Northcutt’s Bones

Following his first round submission win over CM Punk at UFC 203 last month, Mickey Gall called out fellow top prospect Sage Northcutt for a fight. The UFC brass got wind of the call out and made the bout official at UFC on FOX 22. Gall recently spoke with TMZ Sports about the fight and

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Gall recently spoke with TMZ Sports about the fight and he had a lot to say about his opponent. According to Gall, he thinks this fight will go the distance and will not end in the first round like his previous fights have ended. Gall vowed to put a beating on Northcutt and break his bones.

“I’m gonna do a lot to him. I don’t see this one being one round. I see this being longer than that and I’m gonna break his bones. I’m gonna hurt him bad. I’m gonna bust him up, break his bones, tear things. I’m gonna put a beating on him…His boxing sucks. His ground game is pretty bad. So there’s holes on both sides. I know how I’m gonna fight him. It’s gonna be bad for him. He’s gonna feel like crap.”

Despite the trash talk, Gall made it clear that he doesn’t dislike him but thinks he is a dork and can’t wait to get his hands on him.

“I don’t dislike him. I think he’s very corny. I think he’s like a silly boy. I don’t know, I think he’s kind of a dork but I don’t hate him at all. I love him. I can’t wait to fight him, can’t wait to get my hands on him.”

Gall has said in previous interviews that they should have a stipulation on the line for this fight like a good ole pro wrestling match. Gall suggested a loser’s hair leaves town bet on their fight. It should be noted that Northcutt never responded to the challenge, but Gall says the offer is still on the table.

“Heck yeah, why not? I put it out there. I didn’t hear anything from him but hey, if I lose I’ll cut my hair, but I ain’t losing. You can see a bald blond boy.”

Gall thinks after winning a few fights, down the road, he’ll be UFC welterweight champion.

“I’m gonna be a UFC champion. I don’t know a timetable, those things are hard to say but eventually I’ll be UFC champion.”

UFC on FOX 22 takes place on December 17th at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. No other bouts have been announced for the event.

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“Super” Sage Northcutt, Mickey Gall All Set For UFC On FOX 22

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Mickey Gall asked for CM Punk, and Mickey Gall received CM Punk.

Now, after calling out Sage Northcutt, the UFC brass has answered yet again, placing Gall and Northcutt on the UFC on FO…

Mickey Gall asked for CM Punk, and Mickey Gall received CM Punk.

Now, after calling out Sage Northcutt, the UFC brass has answered yet again, placing Gall and Northcutt on the UFC on FOX 22 card.

Gall (3-0) earned his second Octagon triumph last month when he defeated Punk in the first round. The youngster dominated the former WWE superstar, locking up a submission to remain unbeaten.

Northcutt (8-1) got back on track in July when he defeated Enrique Marin. “Super” had suffered his first career loss in January of this year to Bryan Barberena – the only other time he has fought at welterweight where the Gall contest will take place.

No other bouts have been made official for UFC on FOX 22, which takes place December 17 from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

Sage Northcutt vs. Mickey Gall Official For December

After some slight complications, the rumored battle between promising young prospects Sage Northcutt and Mickey Gall is official. News arrived from ESPN today that Northcutt will face Gall at December 17’s UFC on FOX 22 from Sacramento, California; news that was soon confirmed by the promotion online. The potential bout quickly became a hot topic

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After some slight complications, the rumored battle between promising young prospects Sage Northcutt and Mickey Gall is official.

News arrived from ESPN today that Northcutt will face Gall at December 17’s UFC on FOX 22 from Sacramento, California; news that was soon confirmed by the promotion online.

The potential bout quickly became a hot topic in the UFC after Gall immediately called out Northcutt by calling him “corny” in his post-fight interview after he battered and submitted former WWE champion CM Punk at September 10’s UFC 203 from Cleveland. Northcutt was quick to accept on social media, but the bout had to be pushed back from a potential UFC 205 slot when Northcutt’s father revealed his son had a staph infection.

The win was 25-year-old Gall’s second stoppage in the UFC, but he’s faced highly inexperienced competition as of right now. Beating CM Punk obviously pushed his scope of recognition far more than years of grinding the regional circuits would have, so like Gall also said at UFC 203, now is the time when his real journey begins.

He’ll face no small task in Northcutt, who, while also being accused of facing less-than-stellar competition in his highly hyped run in the UFC, has still gone 3-1 against UFC-caliber competition since his Octagon debut last year. He most recently outlasted TUF: Latin America competitor Enrique Marin at July 9’s UFC 200, and his lone UFC loss remains at the hands of the underrated Bryan Barberena.

Both Northcutt and Gall, interestingly enough, were recruited to the UFC on Dana White’s “Lookin’ For A Fight” show. After submitting both Punk and Mike Jackson in his only two fights in the Octagon, Gall’s jiu-jitsu could pose problems for the more striking-focused Northcutt, as his only loss came to an arm-triangle choke many felt wasn’t even fully locked in.

UFC on FOX 22 still awaits a headliner and the rest of its card. The event will take place from the new Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

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