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Event:
DCF Fight Night #13
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Dave misses with a head kick.
Dave throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maqsood lands a head kick!
Maqsood throws a lazy head kick
and Dave counters with a nice body kick.
Maqsood throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dave throws a head kick that misses.
Dave scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick by Maqsood misses
and Dave counters with a nice uppercut.
Maqsood throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dave to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maqsood throws a head kick that misses
and Dave counters with a body kick that stops Maqsood in his tracks momentarily.
Maqsood is breathing heavily.
Maqsood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maqsood throws a sloppy head kick and Dave moves out of range easily.
Maqsood throws a lazy head kick
and Dave counters with a nice leg kick.
Dave scores with a kick to the body.
Nick Maqsood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Dave as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Maqsood has been cut.
Dave scores with a nice body kick.
Dave throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Dave throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dave throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dave.
Maqsood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dave can pounce on him.
Maqsood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dave.
Maqsood throws a head kick that misses
and Dave counters with a leg kick.
Dave fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maqsood.
Maqsood throws a lazy head kick
and Dave counters with an inside leg kick.
Dave connects with an inside leg kick.
Dave lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maqsood throws a lazy head kick
and Dave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dave scores with a kick to the body.
Dave lands with a good body shot.
Dave has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dave throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Maqsood crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dancing Dave! Dancing Dave retains his lightweight title!
Dancing Dave really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The GI Store (Vikai Gear) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 606 Round 3
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Nho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maqsood throws a nice head kick!
Maqsood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maqsood wants to clinch up but Nho keeps it at a distance.
Maqsood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Nho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nho blocks a head kick by Maqsood.
Nho circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Maqsood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nho was covering up waiting for the punch and Maqsood finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Nho pushes a forearm under Maqsood's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maqsood is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toki Nho!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 606 Round 2
Date: Mar 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Nesterov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maqsood tries to avoid it but Nesterov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maqsood to the ground. Maqsood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maqsood lands with a kick to the temple. Nesterov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nesterov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maqsood's waist but Maqsood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nesterov off to one side.
Maqsood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Nesterov pushes Maqsood up against the cage in a clinch.
Nesterov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nesterov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maqsood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maqsood tries a knee to the head but Nesterov blocks it.
#TD#
Nesterov gets control of Maqsood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nesterov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maqsood postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nesterov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maqsood, into his guard. #REVR#
Maqsood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nesterov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nesterov content to stall in guard here.
Nesterov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maqsood is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Maqsood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maqsood trying to control the position.
Maqsood trying to strike off his back.
Maqsood is looking to stand back up but Nesterov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maqsood.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nesterov in particular looking to stall.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maqsood is trying to stand up here but Nesterov is controlling him well.
Nesterov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maqsood pushes Nesterov off but Nesterov dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maqsood stops Nesterov from passing to mount.
Nesterov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maqsood keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Nesterov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nesterov working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maqsood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Maqsood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nesterov sprawls well initially but Maqsood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nesterov wants to control but Maqsood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nesterov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nesterov.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maqsood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maqsood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nesterov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maqsood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maqsood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maqsood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nesterov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nesterov is trying to keep Maqsood in close.
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 Ivan Nesterov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nesterov is defended easily by Maqsood.
Maqsood tries to clinch but Nesterov is having none of it.
Maqsood stuffs the takedown.
Nesterov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nesterov dives in for a single leg takedown but Maqsood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maqsood throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nesterov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nesterov shoots in for a double leg but Maqsood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivan Nesterov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maqsood tries a head kick but it misses.
Maqsood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maqsood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Maqsood pushes Nesterov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maqsood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maqsood stuffs the takedown.
Maqsood tries to clinch up but Nesterov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nesterov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nesterov dives in for a single leg takedown but Maqsood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maqsood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Maqsood darts in and clinches Nesterov up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesterov wants to take the fight to the mat but Maqsood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Maqsood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nesterov's face.
Maqsood connects with a knee to the head.
Nesterov takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Maqsood.
Maqsood lands a knee to the head.
Maqsood lands a nice knee to the body.
Maqsood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nesterov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maqsood working Nesterov over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Maqsood.
Maqsood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maqsood landing knees to the body.
Nick Maqsood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maqsood has Nesterov pressed against the cage.
Nesterov takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Maqsood decides to pull guard.
Nesterov stopping the sweep attempt from Maqsood.#SU#
Nesterov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Maqsood fakes the leg kick and cracks Nesterov in the body.
Nesterov has a takedown stuffed.
Maqsood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nick Maqsood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Maqsood has Nesterov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nesterov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maqsood stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maqsood. #TD#
Nesterov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maqsood throwing strikes from guard but Nesterov blocks nicely.
Nesterov trying to keep a closed guard but Maqsood is proving a slippery customer.
Nesterov keeping full guard, as Maqsood tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Maqsood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nesterov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nesterov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Maqsood is working an open guard so Nesterov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Nesterov pushes Maqsood up against the cage in a clinch.
Nesterov is trying to push Maqsood away but Maqsood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maqsood working Nesterov over with knees to the body.
Maqsood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nesterov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maqsood is defending well.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maqsood obliges.#TD2#
Maqsood pulls guard effortlessly.
Maqsood wants to sweep but no luck.
Nesterov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maqsood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nesterov is controlling him.
Nesterov wants to control from the top but Maqsood keeps moving.
Nesterov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Maqsood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maqsood wants to clinch.#TD2#
Maqsood throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nesterov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maqsood is in Nesterov's guard.#ES#
Nesterov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Maqsood misses with a head kick.
Nesterov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maqsood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nesterov has a takedown stuffed.
Maqsood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maqsood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nesterov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nesterov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nesterov shoots in for a double leg but Maqsood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maqsood misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maqsood blocks a head kick by Nesterov.
#CL2#
Maqsood takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maqsood pushes Nesterov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Maqsood.
Maqsood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maqsood scores with a knee to the head.
Nesterov takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD2#
Maqsood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nesterov postures up in Maqsood's guard and throws a big left but Maqsood blocks it.
Nesterov prevents Maqsood from getting back to his feet.
Nesterov advances position into side control!
Nesterov trying to control the position but Maqsood is working away. #SUB#
Nesterov swings around for an armbar but Maqsood sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nesterov's guard.#T2#
Maqsood postures up in Nesterov's guard and throws a big left but Nesterov blocks it.
Maqsood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nesterov's head.
Maqsood throws a big elbow that misses.
Nesterov keeping full guard, as Maqsood tries to pass.
Nesterov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nesterov, not yet.
Maqsood tries to free his leg and advance position but Nesterov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Maqsood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nesterov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maqsood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nick Maqsood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nesterov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nesterov trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maqsood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Maqsood.
Nesterov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Maqsood clinches up with Nesterov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Maqsood pulls guard effortlessly.
Maqsood keeping moving, preventing Nesterov from controlling successfully.
Ivan Nesterov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nesterov pushing down on Maqsood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Maqsood tries to kick Nesterov off but Nesterov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nesterov wants to take a breather but Maqsood is having none of it.
Nesterov trying to pass the guard but Maqsood defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maqsood trying to hold on to Nesterov's head to control him but Nesterov postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivan Nesterov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Maqsood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Maqsood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maqsood 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Nick Maqsood wins by unanimous decision!
Nick Maqsood got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
QFC Tournament 606 Round 1
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Gallagher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gallagher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maqsood circles away.
Maqsood shoots in but Gallagher avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Maqsood closes the distance and clinches.
Gallagher is trying to pull guard but Maqsood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nick Maqsood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Gallagher.
Maqsood lands a knee to the head.
Maqsood misses with a knee to the head.
Gallagher blocks the elbow strike.
Gallagher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maqsood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maqsood lands a knee to the body.
Maqsood scores a nice knee to the body.
Maqsood scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maqsood takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gallagher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Maqsood tries a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks it.
Maqsood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gallagher's face.
Maqsood throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Maqsood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallagher is defending well for now.#TD2#
Gallagher manages to pull guard.
Maqsood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maqsood is looking to work some ground and pound but Gallagher has wrist control.
Maqsood throwing strikes from guard but Gallagher blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Maqsood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maqsood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gallagher on the ground.#SUB2#
Gallagher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maqsood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maqsood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maqsood is looking to pass into half guard but Gallagher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gallagher is in guard.#REVB##T2#
Maqsood 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.
Maqsood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gallagher stays in close to Maqsood's body and controls the position.
Maqsood looking to control but Gallagher passes into half guard.
Maqsood tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.
Gallagher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Maqsood wants to control but Gallagher is keeping busy.
Gallagher trying to control the pace.
Gallagher is stalling here. Maqsood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gallagher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maqsood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maqsood goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gallagher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maqsood's guard! Nice work there by Gallagher!
Maqsood wants to stand up but Gallagher is controlling him.
Maqsood working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gallagher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Gallagher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maqsood tries to clinch but Gallagher is having none of it.
Maqsood throws a head kick that half lands.
Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Maqsood sees coming a mile off.
Maqsood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Maqsood forces Gallagher back against the cage and clinches.
Maqsood landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maqsood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallagher is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Gallagher.
#BC#
Maqsood breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Maqsood dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL#
Maqsood has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gallagher gets control of Maqsood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gallagher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gallagher pulls Maqsood in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maqsood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gallagher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gallagher managing to control the position.
Maqsood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maqsood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maqsood looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maqsood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maqsood wants to stand up but Gallagher is controlling him. #T1#
Maqsood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gallagher dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Gallagher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maqsood, who protects the arm well.
Gallagher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sean Gallagher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maqsood is pushing Gallagher's head away, looking to escape. Gallagher manages to hold on to the position though.
Maqsood tries to bench press Gallagher off him but Gallagher keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gallagher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maqsood tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gallagher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Maqsood is trying desperately to improve position.
Gallagher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Gallagher lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Gallagher jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maqsood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maqsood and Gallagher has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Maqsood is trying to escape the position but Gallagher is controlling the position. #SU2#
Gallagher decides to stand back up.
Maqsood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gallagher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nick Maqsood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maqsood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallagher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maqsood defends well and Gallagher ends up having to push Maqsood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maqsood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallagher.#CL#
Maqsood clinches.
Gallagher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maqsood tries to land a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks with his arms.
Gallagher goes for a takedown attempt but Maqsood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Maqsood rushes Gallagher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maqsood tries to stall but Gallagher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gallagher tries to pull guard but Maqsood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Maqsood.
Gallagher tries to clinch there but Maqsood circles away.
Maqsood tries to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a right hand to the body.
Maqsood tries to clinch but Gallagher moves away
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.
Gallagher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maqsood doesn't seem bothered though.
Maqsood is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Maqsood is looking to clinch. #CL#
Maqsood clinches up against the cage.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maqsood blocks it with crossed arms.
Gallagher goes for a takedown attempt but Maqsood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maqsood throws a head kick that Gallagher semi-blocks.
Gallagher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallagher misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Maqsood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maqsood wants to clinch but Gallagher slips to the side
and Gallagher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Gallagher there.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Maqsood.
Maqsood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maqsood throws a lazy head kick
and Gallagher counters with a three punch combo that has Maqsood backing up. Maqsood nods at Gallagher to acknowledge the strikes.
Maqsood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maqsood is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Gallagher shoots in for a double leg but Maqsood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown but Maqsood shows good takedown defense.
Nick Maqsood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Gallagher.
Maqsood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallagher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maqsood tries to clinch but Gallagher moves out of range. #T2#
Maqsood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher shoots in but no luck this time.
Gallagher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maqsood rather than just go for the knockout.
Maqsood looks to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a series of strikes. Maqsood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maqsood wants to clinch.
Maqsood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maqsood lands a high kick!
Maqsood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Maqsood clinches.
Maqsood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nick Maqsood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gallagher has Maqsood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maqsood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gallagher jumps guard but Maqsood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maqsood connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maqsood.
Maqsood has Gallagher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gallagher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gallagher jumps guard but Maqsood stands there with Gallagher around his waist. Gallagher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maqsood tries to land a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Maqsood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher dives in for a single leg takedown but Maqsood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gallagher fails with the takedown.#T4#
Maqsood connects with a high kick. #CL#
Maqsood has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Maqsood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maqsood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gallagher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gallagher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maqsood has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maqsood.
#TD2#
Gallagher drags the fight down to the ground.
Maqsood throws a strike but Gallagher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gallagher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gallagher postures up in Maqsood's guard and throws a big left but Maqsood blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Gallagher.
I think Gallagher 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Nick Maqsood wins by unanimous decision!
A pretty intense looking Nick Maqsood took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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