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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gannon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noel's guard.#ES#
Noel has his feet on Gannon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Gannon. No joy for Noel on that attempt.
Noel really is a fat lump.#CL#
Noel closes the distance and clinches.
Gannon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Gannon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Noel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gannon on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gannon's best efforts.
Gannon looks winded!
Noel wants to improve his position but Gannon is controlling well.
Noel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gannon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Noel is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Noel gets full guard.
Noel wants to sweep here but Gannon controlling him for the moment.
Gannon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gannon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gannon passes into half guard.
Noel is staying active underneath Gannon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gannon prevents Noel from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noel is staying active underneath Gannon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gannon throwing shots but Noel is blocking nicely.
Noel wants to improve his position but Gannon is controlling well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Noel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gannon. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Noel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gannon circles away.#TD#
Noel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gannon looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB2#
Gannon actively working from the bottom here.
Gannon is trying to control but Noel manages to pass to mount!
Gannon working to try and regain half guard.
Gannon keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gannon gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Noel is looking for a kimura but Gannon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noel to get the leverage.
Gannon wants to improve his position but Noel is controlling well.
Gannon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Noel.
Noel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gannon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Vaughn Noel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Noel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vaughn Noel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noel lands a couple of elbows.
Gannon is trying to hold Noel in close to prevent damage but Noel has managed to pass into half guard.
Noel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gannon can do to turn this around?
Noel prevents Gannon from standing back up.
Gannon regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gannon is breathing heavily.#SU#
Noel gets to his feet - Gannon follows without any prompting. #TD#
Noel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gannon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noel throwing strikes but missing.
Gannon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Noel has passed into side control.
Noel cracks Gannon with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gannon wants to control but Noel postures up.#SUB#
Noel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gannon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Noel.
Gannon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gannon is trying to escape the mount.
Noel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gannon's face.
#T3#
Gannon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Gannon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Noel lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gannon's head.#SUB#
Noel looking to break Gannon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gannon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Noel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I really don't envy Gannon right now.
#SUB#
Gannon showing good submission defense here.
Gannon tries to break free.
#SUB#
Noel is persistently looking for the submission but Gannon is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gannon tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Noel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Noel misses with a takedown attempt - Gannon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Gannon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gannon lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Noel wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Noel gets caught flat footed, as Gannon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Noel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Noel takes the fight into the clinch.
Noel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Noel stalling in the clinch.
Noel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Noel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gannon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Noel throwing strikes from guard but Gannon blocks nicely.
Noel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noel cracks Gannon with a solid left hand.
Noel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noel is in close to Gannon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noel throwing strikes from guard but Gannon blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Noel throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Noel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gannon swivels and escapes.
Gannon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Noel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Noel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Noel showed some decent athleticism there.
Gannon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noel trying to control from half guard but Gannon is working away.
Gannon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Gannon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gannon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gannon has an active guard here but Noel has managed to pass into half guard.
Gregg Gannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaughn Noel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Noel scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaughn Noel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaughn Noel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gannon gets a takedown into half guard.
Gannon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Gannon is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Washington is holding on to half guard well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gannon throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries to counter by clinching up but Gannon breaks away and moves out of range.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gannon but Gannon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gannon shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Gannon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Washington drives through with a takedown into Gannon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
Our spies down at at Komplete MMA Gym inform us that Gannon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Gannon trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Gannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gannon's guard.#SUB#
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Washington stands up and waves to Gannon to follow him. #TD#
Washington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gannon on his heels. He'll look to pass Gannon's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gannon's head.
Gannon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Washington has passed into side control.
Gannon tries to bench press Washington off him but Washington keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Washington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Washington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gannon tries to bench press Washington off him but Washington keeps the position.
Gannon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Washington presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington landing strikes from the mount and Gannon is in trouble!
Washington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Washington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Washington. #SU#
Washington stands up and beckons Gannon to his feet. #TD#
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gannon is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Washington there. #T1#
Gannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but Gannon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washington to get the leverage. #SUB#
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gannon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington.
Gannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.#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.#SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gannon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Washington manages to pass to mount!
#T3##SUB#
Washington wants to finish this one by submission but Gannon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washington.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gannon can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gannon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Washington.
Washington lands a big shot there that rocks Gannon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
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.
Gannon wants to control but Washington is having none of it.#SUB#
Washington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gannon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gannon shrugs it off.
Gannon tries to reverse the position but Washington maintains control.
Washington cracks Gannon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gannon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington lands a couple of good shots and Gannon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Washington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gannon darts in looking for a takedown but Washington gets double underhooks and turns Gannon into the cage.
Washington tries to counter with a takedown but Gannon is quick to defend against it.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gannon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gannon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington. #TD#
Washington looking to score a takedown here. Gannon is defending well but Washington drives through and ends up in Gannon's guard.
Luke Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gannon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Washington passes into side control.
Washington cracks Gannon with a big elbow. #ROC#
Gannon is rocked!#T1#
Gannon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gannon is still in real trouble! Can Washington finish him?
Washington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Washington cracks Gannon with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Washington immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gannon is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Washington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gannon takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gregg Gannon has been cut.
Gannon dodges the punch combination from Howitzer.
#CL2#
Howitzer clinches.
Howitzer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gannon.
Gannon prevents a body shot from Howitzer. #BC2#
Howitzer breaks from the clinch.
Howitzer lands a body shot.
Gannon shoots in for a takedown but Howitzer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gannon is breathing heavily.
Gannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Howitzer throws out a counter right but Gannon avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howitzer lands a jab to the head.
Howitzer throws a series of punches but Gannon avoids them all with ease.
Gannon shoots for a takedown but Howitzer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Gannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Howitzer rushes Gannon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gannon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Howitzer piles on the pressure and Gannon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Howitzer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Gannon pushes Santana up against the cage in a clinch.
Gannon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santana.
Gannon can't get the takedown.
Santana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gannon has him pressed against the cage.
Santana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gannon prevents it.
#TD2#
Gannon pulls guard successfully.
Gannon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gannon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Santana landing with the ground and pound.
Gannon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gannon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gannon trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gannon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gannon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Gannon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santana, up you get! #CL2#
Gannon instigates a clinch.
Gannon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santana tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scot Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Gannon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gannon pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage.
Gannon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santana won't allow Gannon to get back to his feet.
Gannon is controlling Santana's posture.
Gannon working a defensive guard here.
Gannon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gannon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Santana stands up over Gannon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gannon is trying to keep Santana in close.
Santana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Gannon has his foot on Santana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santana works his way back into a safe position though.
Gannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gannon is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Gannon is pulling down on Santana's head. It's preventing any offense from Santana, at least for the moment.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Gannon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gannon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santana's guard. #REVB#
Santana keeping moving, preventing Gannon from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gannon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gannon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gannon is stalling in the full guard.
Santana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Gannon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Santana.
Gannon scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Scot Santana has been cut.#TD2#
Gannon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Santana throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gregg Gannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Gannon with that takedown attempt.
Gannon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gannon throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Gannon gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Santana. No joy for Gannon on that attempt.
Gannon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Santana wants to clinch.
Gannon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gannon dives in and grabs Santana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santana pushes down on Gannon's head and hops out.
Scot Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Gannon.
Santana throws a push kick but Gannon slaps the foot to one side.
Gannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gannon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gannon shoots in and drives through. Santana sprawls well.
Santana throws a leg kick that misses.
Santana throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Gannon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gannon. #T2#
Santana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gannon tries to pull guard but Santana won't allow it.
#BC2#
Gannon breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Santana as Gannon shoots in.
Santana misses with a head kick.
Santana tries to land a front kick but Gannon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santana is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Gannon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gannon manages to break the clinch.
Santana tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gannon eats them both and turns towards Santana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3##CL2#
Gannon rushes Santana and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Santana gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gannon, not yet. #ES2#
Gannon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Santana has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Santana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gannon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Gannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scot Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Santana gets tackled into the cage by Gannon. Gannon maintains the clinch.
Santana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Gannon manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gannon is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gannon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4##TD#
Santana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gannon pushes Santana off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Gannon drives through and clinches with Santana against the cage.
#BC2#
Gannon breaks from the clinch.
Santana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Gannon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santana is trying to defend but Gannon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gannon is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Gannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scot Santana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santana throws a sloppy head kick and Gannon moves out of range easily.
Santana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gannon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gannon connects with a high kick.
Gannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gannon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gannon clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santana as Gannon tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Gannon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gannon shoots in looking for a takedown. Santana tries to sprawl out of it but Gannon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Santana dodges the punch combination from Gannon.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gannon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gannon.
Santana lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Santana shoots for a double leg takedown but Gannon sprawls well. He's pushed Santana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santana could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Gannon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santana's guard.
Gannon trying to move into half guard but instead Santana has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Santana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Santana postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Gannon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gannon's head.
Santana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gannon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gannon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Santana looking for a sweep. Not yet Santana, not yet.
Gannon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gannon stays in close to Santana's body and controls the position.
Gannon tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard.
Gannon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gannon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gannon throwing shots but Santana is blocking nicely.
Gannon is looking to advance position but Santana won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gannon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregg Gannon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gannon 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Gannon!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregg Gannon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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