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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Gallegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Creed Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed Champion will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garrett Gallegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Creed Champion!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion closes the distance and clinches.
Champion slowing the pace effectively.
Gallegos fails to pull guard.
Champion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gallegos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gallegos slows down the pace here.
Champion gets control of Gallegos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Champion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gallegos throws a big elbow that misses.
Gallegos is working Champion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Champion manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion avoids the elbow strike from Gallegos, against the cage.
Champion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gallegos pulls Champion into guard.
Gallegos can't keep his opponent in guard - Champion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion wants to advance to full mount but Gallegos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Champion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Champion trying to control but Gallegos is working from the bottom.
Gallegos working for a triangle but Champion defends it easily.
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.
Gallegos is working an open guard so Champion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Champion shoots in but Gallegos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gallegos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gallegos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Champion as he avoids it easily.
Champion moves into the clinch successfully.
Champion is looking for a takedown.
Garrett Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creed Champion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion pulls guard effortlessly.
Gallegos is in close to Champion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Champion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gallegos gets to his feet - Champion follows without any prompting.
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallegos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Champion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gallegos grinds an elbow into Champion's temple.
Gallegos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gallegos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Champion wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion wants to control but Gallegos postures up.
Gallegos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gallegos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gallegos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A nice combination there by Champion.
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Champion moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gallegos throws an elbow but misses.
Gallegos has Champion pressed against the cage.
Champion looking to slow down the pace here.
Champion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Creed Champion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Champion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gallegos.
Champion looks to land a combination but Gallegos avoids it well.
Champion drives through with a takedown into Gallegos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Champion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gallegos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gallegos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gallegos!
Gallegos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Champion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallegos lands with a punch from half guard.
Gallegos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gallegos is working for a kimura but Champion is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion tries to kick Gallegos off but Gallegos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gallegos lands a nice short elbow.
Champion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Champion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Champion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gallegos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gallegos working the head and body with strikes.
Champion is trying to maintain the position but Gallegos is very close to passing his half guard.
Gallegos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gallegos.
Gallegos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Champion controls his leg.
Gallegos prevents Champion from improving his position.
Gallegos wants to stand up but Champion is controlling the position.
Champion is trying to get back to full guard.
Gallegos is looking for a kimura but Champion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gallegos to get the leverage.
Gallegos throwing shots but Champion is blocking nicely.
Gallegos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gallegos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion manages to get to full guard.
Champion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Gallegos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Champion's head.
Gallegos distracts Champion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Champion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gallegos defends it easily.
Gallegos is looking to work some ground and pound but Champion has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gallegos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gallegos gets to his feet - Champion follows without any prompting.
Gallegos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gallegos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Champion.
Creed Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Champion tries to avoid it but Gallegos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Champion to the ground. Champion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Gallegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallegos looks for a takedown but Champion sprawls well.
Champion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gallegos!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gallegos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Champion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Gallegos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Champion slaps away a takedown attempt from Gallegos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gallegos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Champion's guard.
Champion punching from the bottom - just letting Gallegos know he's still in a fight.
Champion trying to control the position here.
Gallegos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallegos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gallegos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gallegos working some strikes from top position.
Gallegos throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos wants to stand but Champion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Champion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Champion trying to control but Gallegos is working from the bottom.
Champion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Champion trying to control but Gallegos is working from the bottom.
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.
Champion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gallegos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Champion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Champion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gallegos keeping moving, preventing Champion from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garrett Gallegos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallegos sprawls well initially but Champion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Champion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Champion wants to advance to full mount but Gallegos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Champion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gallegos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Champion is one step ahead there.
Champion gets to his feet - Gallegos follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Champion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Champion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gallegos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallegos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Champion smiles and moves away.
Champion shoots in and gets a takedown into Gallegos's guard.
Champion throws an elbow that misses. Gallegos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Champion's guard. Nice move by Gallegos!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Champion wants to sweep but no luck.
Gallegos wants to get up but he can't break Champion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Champion pulls Gallegos in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Creed Champion.
I think Champion 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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hype
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