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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gallagher might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti. Killian Gallagher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Boon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gallagher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boon throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Boon throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Boon slips under a jab.
Gallagher fails with a takedown attempt.
Boon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallagher is able to avoid easily.
Gallagher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Boon's shoulder, as Boon tries to avoid the shot.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon lands with a kick to the temple. Gallagher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boon looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Boon.
Boon fails to land with a series of punches.
Boon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eric Boon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boon throws a left that rocks Gallagher and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Boon dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gallagher regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher is trying to get back to half guard.
Gallagher is letting Boon control him for a moment.
Boon trying to control the action but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon tries for a kimura but Gallagher is defending well.
Boon is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gallagher is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boon misses with a straight left.
Boon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eric Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher throws a hook but Boon avoids it easily.
A combination from Boon does no damage.
Gallagher lands with a right hand.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boon with a hook.
A big right from Boon misses.
Boon throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher thuds a left hand into Boon's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gallagher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gallagher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boon looking to throw knees to the head but Gallagher is blocking nicely.
Boon lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Boon.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
Gallagher tries for a takedown but Boon manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Boon.
Boon has Gallagher pressed against the ropes.
Boon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Boon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boon throws a series of punches but Gallagher moves out of range.
Boon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gallagher checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Boon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boon swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Boon.
Boon looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Boon throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Boon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gallagher momentarily.
It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
Boon throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Gallagher moves out of range of the body kick from Boon.
A slow jab from Gallagher misses its intended target.
Boon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boon throws a body kick that misses.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Boon.
Boon throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Boon.
Boon tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallagher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boon tries a head kick but it misses.
Boon 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gallagher.
Gallagher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a hook to the side of Boon's head but Boon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boon.
Boon misses with a few strikes there.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Boon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Boon.
Boon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boon throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Eric Boon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boon throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Boon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Boon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Boon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eric Boon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boon misses with the combination.
Boon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Boon.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boon.
Boon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boon throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boon avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Boon throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher takes a swing at Boon's ribcage but misses.
Boon throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Boon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallagher circles away quickly and effectively.
Boon throws a head kick that misses.
Boon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boon misses the jab.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Boon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boon throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Boon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Boon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Killian Gallagher's cut.
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.
Boon lands a head kick!
Gallagher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boon at a distance.
Gallagher misses with a jab to the body
and Boon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boon throws a right and a left that Gallagher avoids nicely.
Boon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gallagher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boon throws a combination that misses
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Boon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gallagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gallagher.
Boon throws a leg kick but Gallagher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boon misses with a head kick.
Boon misses with a body shot
and Gallagher counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Boon.
Boon throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boon swinging wildly here.
Boon tries to land a front kick but Gallagher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon throws a head kick that misses.
Boon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gallagher slips under a jab from Boon.
Boon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gallagher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boon is pressing down on Gallagher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gallagher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gallagher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gallagher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boon!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gallagher is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gallagher regains half guard.
Boon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boon wants to take a breather but Gallagher is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boon trying to control the pace.
Gallagher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gallagher is looking for a triangle but Boon pushes his legs off easily.
Boon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gallagher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gallagher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Killian Gallagher did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Killian Gallagher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gallagher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boon. That one must have hurt.
Boon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gallagher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boon thinking.
Boon throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Boon misses
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boon won't be happy with that.
Gallagher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gallagher is trying to move to mount but Boon reverses beautifully and ends up in Gallagher's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boon controls the pace.
Gallagher looking for a guillotine here but Boon defends easily.
Boon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boon controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gallagher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boon defends well.
Gallagher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boon controls the pace.
Boon trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Gallagher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher looking for subs off his back but Boon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gallagher actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Boon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gallagher tries to roll over but Boon keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gallagher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gallagher looking for submissions off his back.
Gallagher trying to get back to full guard but Boon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gallagher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boon.
Gallagher is looking to improve his position but Boon isn't that keen on the idea.
Boon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boon tries to control but Gallagher wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Gallagher had his way with Eric Boon in that round.
The cut man is working on Killian Gallagher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gallagher shoots in but no luck this time.
Gallagher moves out of range as Boon throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Boon.
Boon misses with a combination
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boon misses with a combination
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boon misses with a double jab.
Boon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gallagher thows a body shot but no joy.
Boon slips under a jab.
Gallagher fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Boon misses
and Gallagher counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Boon.
Boon fails to land with a series of punches.
Boon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gallagher works Boon's body with a nice hook.
Gallagher misses with a takedown
and Boon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gallagher is looking to wear down Boon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boon moves out of range of the strikes.
Boon throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
Boon slips under a jab from Gallagher.
Boon throws a sloppy head kick
and Gallagher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Boon misses
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Boon is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gallagher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gallagher has Boon in his guard.
Gallagher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boon controls the pace.
Gallagher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gallagher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boon has passed into half guard!
Boon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gallagher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gallagher tries to roll over but Boon keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Boon seems content to control.
Boon is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gallagher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallagher.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boon wants to pass the guard but Gallagher is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Boon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boon 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Boon! Eric Boon retains his heavyweight title!
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energy
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