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Event:
EFA 61 Vasilevskiy vs Kingi
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kraag takes a swing at Nish's ribcage but misses.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a body punch but Nish moves out of range.
Nish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kraag circles away.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nish at a distance.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kraag as he jumps to the side.
Nish throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag swings for the body but Nish moves out of range.
Kraag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nish looks winded!
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Nish is just out of range.
Kraag lands a body shot.
#T1##KD#
Kraag cracks Nish with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nish looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kraag finish him?
#ROC#
Nish is rocked!
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nish is still on wobbly legs! Can Kraag finish him?
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nish at a distance.
Kraag fakes the body blow, causing Nish to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nish goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
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Event:
EFA 51 Casara vs Krnacova
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nish throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Douglas - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
No luck for Nish with that takedown attempt.
Douglas throws a series of punches but Nish avoids them all with ease.
Nish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Douglas finds it's way round the side to connect with Nish's head.
Douglas jabs Nish right on the nose. Nish blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Nish is rocked!
Douglas measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nish! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James Douglas!
After winning the bout, James Douglas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EFA 42 Randleman vs Siliva
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nish moves to clinch but Kraag breaks away
and Kraag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kraag gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nish is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desi Kraag!
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Event:
EFA 28 Gigantus vs Winter
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Sabin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nish throws a right hand that Sabin ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabin also avoids with ease.
Sabin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Nish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sabin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sabin wants it to stay on the feet.
Nish tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sabin counters with a one-two to the body.
Nish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish dives in and grabs Sabin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sabin pushes down on Nish's head and hops out.
Sabin is looking for a counter combo.
Nish wants to clinch
and Sabin counters with a two punch combo.
Nish is looking to clinch but Sabin is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#
Nish is rocked!
Sabin wobbles Nish with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Sabin dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Nish to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sage Sabin!
Sage Sabin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EFA 16 Clark vs Skywalker
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Maanantai throws a hook but Nish blocks it.
Maanantai misses with the combination.
Maanantai feints a jab promting Nish to slip. Maanantai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nish slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Maanantai misses with a double jab.
Maanantai misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Nish moves into the clinch.
Maanantai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nishs head.
Nish lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Nish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nish has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maanantai misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maanantai. Nish does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Nish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maanantai manages to get back to half guard.
Nish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Maanantai wants to control but Nish is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Maanantai looking for submissions off his back.
Maanantai wants to get back to full guard.
Maanantai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maanantai looking to control.
Maanantai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maanantai keeping moving, preventing Nish from controlling successfully.
Maanantai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maanantai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Maanantai has his foot on Nish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nish works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Maanantai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nish looking to improve position, pressing down on Maanantai's thigh with his hand. Maanantai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Nish paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Nish's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Maanantai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martti Maanantai!
A victorious Martti Maanantai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SP ICON: Fresh Blood
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura is looking for a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nish shoots and misses #KD#
and Nakamura counters with a head kick that drops Nish to the mat! Nish scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Nish counters with a stiff right hand.
Nish slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toru Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nish misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Nakamura scores with a takedown into Nish's guard.
Nish looking to control.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura postures up.
#T1#
Nish trying to strike off his back.
Nakamura is looking to advance position but Nish has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Nakamura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Nish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura managing to control the position.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Nish tries to pass.
Nish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Nish being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Nakamura looking for a triangle here. Nish is fighting it but it looks tight! Nakamura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nish is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Toru Nakamura!
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Event:
SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Steel misses.
Nish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nish.
Nish shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nish shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kshau Nish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Steel has knocked Nish down with a huge combo! Steel steps away and waves a wobbly Nish back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steel gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nish is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckles Of Steel!
Knuckles Of Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SP ICON: Que Sera
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Nish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oswald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nish misses with a wild body shot.
Oswald pounces like a tiger and cracks Nish with a vicious hook! Nish is down but not out! Oswald follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rayko Oswald!
Rayko Oswald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Aftermath
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dikunov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikunov working some strikes from top position.
Dikunov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dikunov passes Nish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dikunov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dikunov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nish for as long as he can get away with.
Dikunov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Dikunov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Dikunov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dikunov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Dikunov scores with a big shot! Nish's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nish! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
Ury Dikunov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
ROTR Semi-Finals - 155 & 170
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Nish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leagatius displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nish up against the cage.
Come on Leagatius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leagatius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nish backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish takes a shot to the head.
Leagatius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leagatius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nish can't break the clinch.
Nish jumps guard but Leagatius stands there with Nish around his waist. Nish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leagatius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leagatius creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nish with a big uppercut! Nish tries to clinch up but Leagatius pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nish to the mat! Nish covers up and Leagatius unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brutus Leagatius!
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 265 rd 1
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Galagher fails with a takedown attempt.
Nish tries to clinch but Galagher moves out of range.
Nish scores with a nice body kick.
Nish shoots in for a takedown but Galagher shows good takedown defense.
Galagher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galagher somewhat.
Galagher shoots for a takedown but Nish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kshau Nish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Galagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Galagher!
Galagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Nish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galagher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nish defends well and Galagher ends up having to push Nish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Galagher looks winded!#CL#
Nish has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Galagher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nish is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galagher to the mat. Galagher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Nish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galagher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nish pushing down on Galagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nish is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Galagher is looking to improve his position.
Nish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galagher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galagher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nish is keen to just control but Galagher is a slippery customer.
Nish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galagher is refusing to be controlled, as Nish sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Nish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nish lands in his opponent's guard.
Nish throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Galagher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nish throwing strikes from guard but Galagher blocks nicely.
Galagher keeping moving, preventing Nish from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nish drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galagher dives on top into guard.#REVB##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.
Nish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Galagher showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Galagher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galagher has managed to get both his arms back between Nish's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nish is pulling down on Galagher's head to control his posture.
Galagher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshau Nish dominated that round.
That's time! Nish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Galagher gets a clinch. #TD2#
Galagher manages to pull guard.
Nish wants to control from the top but Galagher keeps moving.
Nish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galagher wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Galagher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Galagher decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Galagher gets caught napping as Nish dives in and scores a takedown. Galagher manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Galagher pushes Nish off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Nish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Galagher is trying to improve his position.#ES2#
Galagher sneaks out the side door and pushes Nish away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galagher as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Galagher rushes Nish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Galagher jumps into guard, dragging Nish to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galagher 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.
Nish being controlled here momentarily.
Nish won't allow Galagher to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Galagher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nish defends it easily.
Nish pushes down on Galagher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nish trying to control the action but Galagher is working from the bottom.
Galagher is trying to maintain the position but Nish is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Galagher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galagher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nish. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galagher.
A head kick misses from Nish.
Galagher misses with a takedown
and Nish counters with a left and a right that stings Galagher.
Nish shoots in for a takedown but Galagher shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Galagher pushes Nish up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Galagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Galagher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nish, pushing him back against the cage.
Nish trying to control the position but instead, Galagher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nish into the cage.
Galagher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galagher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galagher is pressed up against the cage. Nish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galagher down to the mat. Galagher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nish is looking to clinch but Galagher is avoiding it.
Nish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Galagher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Galagher dives in for a single leg takedown but Nish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kshau Nish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Galagher.
Galagher shoots in for a double leg but Nish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nish stuffs the takedown.
Nish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galagher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nish.
Nish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galagher avoids it really well and circles away.
Nish fails with the takedown.
Galagher fails with the takedown.#T2#
Nish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Galagher as Nish shoots in.
Galagher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nish as he avoids it easily.
Nish wants to clinch up but Galagher keeps it at a distance.
Nish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galagher keeps the fight on the outside.
Galagher throws a fast counter high kick but Nish manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Galagher closes the distance and clinches.
Galagher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galagher smiles and moves away.
#T3#
No luck for Galagher with that takedown attempt.
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galagher as he avoids it easily.
Galagher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nish.
Nish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galagher pinned against the cage. Galagher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nish is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Galagher.
Nish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nish sets himself, and Galagher steps forward looking for the clinch! Nish avoids it this time.#CL2#
Galagher closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Galagher wants to take the fight to the mat but Nish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galagher missing with knees to the body.
Nish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nish is trying to force a seperation but Galagher has the dominant position.
Galagher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Galagher digs a right hand underneath Nish's ribcage. Nish let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Galagher.
Galagher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Galagher slows down the pace here.
Nish avoids the elbow strike from Galagher, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Galagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Galagher 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Galagher!
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