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Event:
Holmgang 10
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Galante lands a jab to the head.
Pena takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Galante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Galante lands with a right hand.
Pena connects with a solid leg kick.
Pena swinging wildly here.
Pena throws a sloppy head kick and Galante moves out of range easily.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena throws a body punch but Galante moves out of range.
Pena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galante feints the counter takedown.
Galante misses the jab.
Galante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pena manages to avoid it.
Galante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
Galante changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pena throws a hook but Galante blocks it.
Pena slips a jab from Galante.#T1#
Pena lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Galante.
Pena misses with a straight left.
Galante throws a body punch but Pena moves out of range.
Pena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galante counters with a one-two to the body.
Galante misses with a lunging right hand
and Pena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Pena.
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pena.
Pena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pena connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Pena.
Pena throws a body punch but Galante moves out of range.
Pena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galante moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galante counters with a nice leg kick.
Galante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pena dodges the punch combination from Galante.
Galante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pena lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pena throws a hook but Galante blocks it.
Pena darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pena throws a hook but Galante blocks it.
Galante fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Galante throws a lazy uppercut
and Pena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A right-left combo lands from Pena.
Pena paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pena connects with a body shot that sends Galante's belly button to the back.
Pena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Pena lands.
Pena scores with a hook to the body. Galante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pena tries a head kick but it misses.
Pena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Galante scores with a nice strike.
Galante slips under a jab.
Galante is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pena with a body shot.
Galante misses with a straight left.
Galante lands with a nice body punch.
Pena throws a lazy right hand but Galante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pena swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galante misses with a hook. Pena ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Galante coming out on top.
Pena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pena moves away.
Galante misses with a double jab.
Pena throws a hook but Galante blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galante. Pena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pena tried to counter with a leg kick but Galante avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Javier Pena will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Galante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pena was well out of range. Poor timing from Galante.
Pena lands with a straight right. Galante didn't see that one coming.
Galante misses with a few strikes there.
Pena scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pena throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Galante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pena won't be happy with that.
Pena wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Galante are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Galante is trying to ground and pound but Pena uses the momentary lack of control by Galante to regain half guard.
Galante prevents Pena from standing back up.
Galante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galante not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Galante missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Galante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working.
Galante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pena's head.
Galante looks to land a strike but Pena avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Galante postures up in Pena's guard and throws a big left but Pena blocks it.
Galante with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Galante with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Pena is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galante trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galante postures up in Pena's guard and throws a big left but Pena blocks it.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Galante is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Galante throwing strikes but missing.
Pena wants to stand and escape but Galante is having none of it.
Galante postures up in Pena's guard and throws a big left but Pena blocks it.
Galante throws a big right hand that misses.
Pena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pena wants to stand but Galante is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Galante has knocked Pena down with a huge combo! Galante steps away and waves a wobbly Pena back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Pena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leo Galante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
and Galante counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pena! He's just covering up as Galante starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Galante!
Leo Galante was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Holmgang 5
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Galante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Galante shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galante throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galante is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Galante circles away and we're back to standing.
Leo Galante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan defending well as Galante loads up on a big left hand.
Galante stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Galante wants it to stay on the feet.
Galante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Galante looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galante tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Galante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galante is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Galante gets full guard.
Ryan advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galante has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Galante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galante manages to get back to half guard.
Galante tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Galante is defending the position. #SUB#
Galante looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ryan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Galante is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Ryan wants to finish this one by submission but Galante is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ryan.
Galante regains half guard.#T3#
Ryan is thwarting Galante's attempts to control the position.
Galante wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Galante trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Galante is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Galante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan passes to side control.
Galante is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galante can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Galante is defending well. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galante is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ryan looks for a takedown but Galante sprawls well.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leo Galante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galante sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Galante cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Galante digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galante. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galante misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galante lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Galante lands with a good body shot.
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Galante is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Galante misses. #T1#
Galante lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Ryan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan working away.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Galante is defending well.
Daniel Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Galante's legs.
Galante can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Galante is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
Galante is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ryan up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galante punishing his opponent with strikes.
Galante is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Galante lands a heavy elbow.
Ryan blocking the ground and pound.
Ryan wants to hold on but Galante pushes him away.
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galante avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Ryan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Nice strikes from Galante there. #SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Galante.
Galante is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Ryan's cut even more.
Galante sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galante.
Galante winds up and cracks Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Galante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Galante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head. #T4#
Galante thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Galante not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Galante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Galante thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galante is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Galante has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ryan is staying active underneath Galante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galante is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Galante not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Galante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
The cut above Daniel Ryan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice sprawl there from Galante as Ryan shoots in.#TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Galante to the mat! Galante manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Ryan 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. #SUB#
Galante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Galante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galante manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Galante's guard. #SUB#
Galante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Galante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Galante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Galante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galante manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Galante's guard. #SUB#
Galante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Galante is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Galante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galante manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Galante's guard.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Galante has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ryan is looking to defend but Galante has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ryan! Galante pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ryan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leo Galante!
Leo Galante spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Holmgang 1
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Galante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kikovic moves away.
Jab by Kikovic.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kikovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Galante, which made it look bad.
Galante now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Galante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galante misses the shot to the body.
Kikovic blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Kikovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galante throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galante has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kikovic.
Galante missing with a left hand there. Kikovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kikovic.
Kikovic throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Galante on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Galante tests Kikovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galante lands a really nice looking cross but Kikovic seems unphased.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dusan Kikovic has been cut.
Galante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Galante misses the shot to the body.
Kikovic staying out of range there.
Galante stuns Kikovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kikovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galante throws a body shot but no joy.
Kikovic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Kikovic.#T2#
Kikovic slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kikovic. Galante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kikovic feints a jab promting Galante to slip. Kikovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Galante slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Galante is rocked!
Kikovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galante.
Galante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kikovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kikovic.
Galante stuns Kikovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kikovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kikovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kikovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galante moves away.
Kikovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kikovic throws a leg kick
and Galante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Galante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kikovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Galante.
Kikovic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Galante takes a swing at Kikovic's ribcage but misses.
Galante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Kikovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Galante looking for a guillotine here but Kikovic defends easily.
Kikovic wants to control from the top but Galante keeps moving.
Kikovic looking to pass the guard.
Kikovic trying to control but Galante is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Galante is looking for a triangle but Kikovic pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Galante is looking for a triangle but Kikovic pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Kikovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kikovic controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Galante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kikovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kikovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kikovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kikovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Galante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kikovic defends well.
Kikovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Galante is looking to control Kikovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galante avoid being mounted?
Kikovic moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Kikovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dusan Kikovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kikovic looking to score a takedown here. Galante is defending well but Kikovic drives through and ends up in Galante's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Galante has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kikovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Galante.
Galante manages to get back to half guard.
Galante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galante.
Kikovic wants to control from the top but Galante keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kikovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kikovic passes Galante's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kikovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kikovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kikovic pushes down on Galante's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Kikovic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Galante.
Kikovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kikovic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Galante is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galante sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Galante is looking for a sweep. Kikovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galante manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dusan Kikovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galante trying to keep a closed guard but Kikovic is proving a slippery customer.
Galante looking for a sweep. Not yet Galante, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Kikovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kikovic has managed to get both his arms back between Galante's legs - danger averted.
Galante tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Galante working for a triangle but Kikovic defends it easily.
Kikovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galante can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Galante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Galante looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kikovic passes into half guard.
Kikovic works his way into side control.
Galante is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Kikovic is looking to take a break and control but Galante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kikovic is really struggling to control Galante but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kikovic controls the position from side control.
Kikovic wants to control but Galante is keeping him busy.
Galante wants to control but Kikovic postures up.#SUB#
Kikovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galante sneaks back into half guard.
Kikovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Galante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kikovic trying to control the action but Galante is working from the bottom.
Galante wants to control the action here but instead Kikovic manages to pass to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kikovic is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Galante is in real trouble.
Kikovic not allowing Galante to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Kikovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dusan Kikovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Galante throws out a loose jab but Kikovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kikovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kikovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galante.
Kikovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kikovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kikovic misses with a body shot.
Galante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Galante misses.
Kikovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galante lands a really nice looking cross but Kikovic seems unphased.
#T1#
Galante misses with a body shot.
Galante misses with a body kick.
Galante misses with a low kick.
Galante looks to throw the jab but Kikovic is out of range.
Kikovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kikovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galante blocks a jab.
No luck for Kikovic with that takedown attempt.
Galante throws a jab when Kikovic was well out of range.
Kikovic attempts a counter takedown but Galante avoids it well and moves away.
Kikovic 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.
#T2#
Galante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kikovic is looking to wear down Galante with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kikovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galante changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dusan Kikovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Galante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kikovic lands a right hook to the body.
Kikovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kikovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Galante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kikovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Galante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusan Kikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Galante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galante throws a hook but Kikovic blocks it.
Galante misses with a straight right.
Kikovic motions for Galante to come forward. Kikovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kikovic. Galante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galante takes a swing at Kikovic's ribcage but misses.
Kikovic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galante needs to keep his hands up - Kikovic had a free shot at his head there.
Galante misses with a hook. Kikovic ducked under it nicely.
Kikovic moves away from the strike by Galante.
Galante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kikovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Galante lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kikovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kikovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Galante defends well and Kikovic ends up having to push Galante into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Galante changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kikovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikovic is trying to control Galante's posture but Galante avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kikovic keeps working.
Kikovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leo Galante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galante prevents Kikovic from improving his position.
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 Dusan Kikovic.
Well Kikovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusan Kikovic!
Dusan Kikovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Leo Galante was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Galante jabs at Miller's body.
Miller looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leo Galante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
#KD2#
Galante lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Galante takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Kane Miller has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galante scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Crack! A monster head kick from Galante and Miller falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Galante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leo Galante!
In his post fight interview, Leo Galante started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Kane Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't Worries Homie Im Gonna Win The Next Fight No Doubt '.
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