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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gallahger (ranked 3816 p4p, 4236 weight class) and Taro Misaki (ranked 454 p4p, 489 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Gallahger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taro Misaki!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallahger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Misaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Misaki's guard now, I'm sure.
Misaki is trying to control the position but Gallahger postures up.
Misaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gallahger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Misaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
Gallahger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
Gallahger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Misaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallahger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallahger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gallahger content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahger is looking to work some ground and pound but Misaki has wrist control.
Gallahger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
Gallahger being controlled here momentarily.
Misaki controls Gallahger momentarily but Gallahger frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gallahger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Misaki as he connects with a hook.
Misaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallahger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Misaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gallahger has time to react.
Misaki lands with a straight right. Gallahger didn't see that one coming.
Gallahger misses with a looping left.
Gallahger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Misaki to the mat! Misaki manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
Gallahger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Misaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gallahger has managed to get both his arms back between Misaki's legs - danger averted.
Misaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gallahger is stalling in the full guard.
Misaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahger is stalling in the full guard.
Misaki working a defensive guard here.
Gallahger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Misaki looking to control.
We've been informed that Misaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Misaki keeping full guard, as Gallahger tries to pass.
Gallahger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Misaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Misaki is looking for a triangle but Gallahger pushes his legs off easily.
Gallahger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gallahger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Misaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallahger defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gallahger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Misaki's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gallahger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gallahger gets a takedown into half guard.
Misaki trying to control but Gallahger postures up.
Gallahger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gallahger tries to pass to full mount but Misaki defends it.
Misaki is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallahger throwing shots but Misaki is blocking nicely.
Gallahger prevents Misaki from improving his position.
Gallahger controlling the action here.
Misaki wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahger controlling the action here.
Misaki is trying to maintain the position but Gallahger is very close to passing his half guard.
Misaki tries to roll over but Gallahger keeps him under control.
Gallahger trying to control the pace.
Misaki has his hands clasped together around Gallahger's back. He's all about the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gallahger lands a nice short elbow.
Gallahger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Misaki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gallahger tries to pass to full mount but Misaki defends it.
Misaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gallahger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gallahger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Misaki trying to control but Gallahger postures up.
Misaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gallahger is staying active.
Gallahger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are battling for position here. Misaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Misaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Further stalling from Gallahger.
Misaki pulls Gallahger in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Misaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Misaki.
No joy there for Gallahger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallahger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gallahger is fighting to break Misaki's control of his arms but Misaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kevin Gallahger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gallahger controlling from the top position.
Gallahger postures up.
Gallahger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gallahger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Misaki controlling Gallahger's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gallahger throws a jab when Misaki was well out of range.
Gallahger looks to throw the jab but Misaki is out of range.
Misaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gallahger's waist but Gallahger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Misaki off to one side.
Gallahger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Misaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Misaki has control of Gallahger's left arm, preventing Gallahger from doing any damage.
Misaki trying to keep a closed guard but Gallahger is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gallahger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Misaki tries for a takedown but Gallahger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gallahger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gallahger defends it well.
No luck for Misaki with that takedown attempt.
Gallahger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gallahger controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misaki is looking for a sweep.
Misaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gallahger staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gallahger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gallahger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Misaki for as long as he can get away with.
Misaki tries to get to full guard but Gallahger has control of the leg.
Gallahger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Misaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gallahger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gallahger's back!
Gallahger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Misaki is looking to control Gallahger but Gallahger is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Misaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gallahger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taro Misaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Gallahger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misaki looking for the RNC.
Misaki keeps control of the position as Gallahger tries to break free.
Gallahger trying to control the action but Misaki just sinks the hooks in.
Misaki trying to control momentarily.
Misaki has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gallahger has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Misaki controlling well, preventing Gallahger from escaping the position.
Gallahger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Misaki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gallahger knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gallahger for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Misaki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gallahger preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Misaki.
Gallahger turns into Misaki and is now in his guard.
Gallahger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gallahger postures up.
Gallahger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallahger slips nicely into half guard.
Gallahger tries to pass to full mount but Misaki defends it.
Gallahger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Misaki trying to control but Gallahger postures up.
Gallahger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gallahger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misaki can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misaki wants to improve his position but Gallahger is controlling well.
Gallahger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Kevin Gallahger.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gallahger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Gallahger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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