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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channarong Manopchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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153 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Channarong Manopchai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manopchai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Galloway's calf.
Galloway checks a low kick from Manopchai.
Galloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manopchai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manopchai.
Manopchai moves into the clinch.
Galloway stalling in the clinch but Manopchai improves position.
Manopchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside.
Manopchai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Galloway up against the cage.
Manopchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manopchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manopchai'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.
Manopchai misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manopchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manopchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galloway's elbow.
Galloway blocks an elbow strike.
Manopchai taking a breather.
Galloway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Manopchai has Galloway pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Galloway blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Manopchai as the two fighters clinch.
Manopchai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manopchai misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manopchai.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
Galloway takes an elbow to the temple.
Manopchai misses with a knee to the head.
Manopchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Galloway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manopchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manopchai effectively controlling the action here.
Galloway blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Galloway trying to control the position but instead, Manopchai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galloway into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
Manopchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Galloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galloway takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Galloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside.
Manopchai lands a damaging elbow.
Manopchai misses with some punches.
Manopchai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manopchai controlling the action here for a moment.
Galloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manopchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galloway's elbow.
Manopchai taking a breather.
Manopchai has a couple of punches blocked by Galloway.
Manopchai stalling in the clinch.
Manopchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Galloway's defenses.
Manopchai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galloway prevents a body shot from Manopchai.
Manopchai tries a body shot but Galloway blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manopchai lands an elbow just above Galloway 's eye.
Manopchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Galloway controls his hands.
Manopchai lands an elbow that stopped Galloway in his tracks for a moment.
Manopchai lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Manopchai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galloway blocks a leg kick.
Manopchai moves into range and clinches up with Galloway.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manopchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manopchai misses with the head strike.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manopchai.
Manopchai trying to land knees to the body.
Manopchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Galloway avoids the damage to the body.
Galloway looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manopchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galloway's elbow.
Manopchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Channarong Manopchai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manopchai misses with some punches.
Galloway is trying to maintain a safe position but Manopchai gets an underhook and turns Galloway into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway blocks a body shot from Manopchai.
Manopchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manopchai lands an elbow just above Galloway 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manopchai as Galloway tries to tie him up.
Galloway stalling in the clinch but Manopchai improves position.
Manopchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Galloway.
Manopchai misses with a body punch.
Manopchai is working for takedown but Galloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galloway prevents a body shot from Manopchai.
Manopchai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manopchai tries to work over Galloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manopchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manopchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manopchai has a couple of punches blocked by Galloway.
Galloway stalling in the clinch but Manopchai improves position.
Galloway taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manopchai.
Galloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manopchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Manopchai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manopchai missing with knees to the body.
Manopchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galloway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Galloway wants to stall.
Galloway can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Galloway trying to control the position but instead, Manopchai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galloway into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manopchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Manopchai throws an elbow that misses.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
Manopchai tries to throw a body punch but Galloway avoids it by throwing Manopchai back against the cage.
Manopchai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Manopchai stalling in the clinch.
Manopchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manopchai.
Manopchai tries a knee to the head but Galloway blocks it.
Manopchai lands an elbow just above Galloway 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway trying to control the position but instead, Manopchai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galloway into the cage.
Galloway is trying to stall.
Manopchai tries to throw a body punch but Galloway avoids it by throwing Manopchai back against the cage.
Galloway prevents a body shot from Manopchai.
Galloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manopchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Galloway blocks a body shot from Manopchai.
Galloway is looking to control Manopchai's arms but Manopchai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galloway has his back to the cage.
Galloway blocks a body shot from Manopchai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manopchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Galloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galloway misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Manopchai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Galloway moves in looking to clinch but Manopchai pushes him off.
Manopchai has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manopchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Galloway's brow.
Manopchai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Galloway can't break the clinch.
Manopchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galloway.
Galloway is trying to break the clinch but Manopchai has him pressed against the cage.
Manopchai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Manopchai misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manopchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manopchai lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
Galloway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manopchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manopchai lands a damaging elbow.
Manopchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manopchai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Galloway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside.
Manopchai misses with the head strike.
Galloway wants to stall.
Manopchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Galloway is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Manopchai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Manopchai.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manopchai as Galloway tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Manopchai to work.
A body shot lands from Manopchai.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galloway is trying to maintain a safe position but Manopchai gets an underhook and turns Galloway into the cage.
Manopchai lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manopchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Galloway's brow.
Manopchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Manopchai tries a body shot but Galloway blocks it.
Galloway trying to stall but Manopchai improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manopchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galloway wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manopchai working aggressively here.
Manopchai lands a right hand.
Galloway is looking to control Manopchai's arms but Manopchai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galloway has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Manopchai.
Still in the clinch, Manopchai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manopchai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Galloway stalling in the clinch but Manopchai improves position.
Manopchai lands an elbow just above Galloway 's eye.
Galloway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manopchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manopchai misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manopchai.
Manopchai tries to throw a body punch but Galloway avoids it by throwing Manopchai back against the cage.
Manopchai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galloway backwards.
Manopchai working aggressively here.
Manopchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manopchai throws a head punch that misses.
Galloway prevents a body shot from Manopchai.
Mathew Galloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manopchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Channarong Manopchai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manopchai working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manopchai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Channarong Manopchai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manopchai 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Channarong Manopchai!
Channarong Manopchai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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