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Event:
HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galowanga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galowanga counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Galowanga.
Galowanga scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.#KD2#
Galowanga sends Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Galowanga is motioning to the referee to let Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Souza is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galowanga loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Souza is looking to counter the offense by Galowanga and move into the clinch.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galowanga connects with a body shot.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Souza instigates a clinch.
Galowanga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Galowanga lands with a short shot to the head.
Souza is trying to drag Galowanga to the mat but Galowanga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josue Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galowanga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza blocking some punches.
#T1##TD#
Souza decides to pull guard.
Galowanga looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galowanga controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
Galowanga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza stands and throws Galowanga's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Galowanga wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Souza has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Galowanga's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Galowanga is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josue Souza! |
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Event:
HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Mandeville scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galowanga misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandeville was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galowanga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Mandeville has been cut.
Mandeville tries a low kick but Galowanga avoids it.
Galowanga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mandeville listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Galowanga takes one to the side of the head.
Galowanga lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandeville throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galowanga misses with the combination.
Mandeville appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mandeville slips a straight right by Galowanga.#T1#
Galowanga throws a lazy right hand but Mandeville sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandeville drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galowanga throws a shot from downtown. Mandeville moves away and avoids it.
Mandeville lands with a shot to the body.
Galowanga scores with a jab. Mandeville acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Galowanga misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mandeville counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galowanga!
Mandeville tries to stand but Galowanga is controlling his head.
Mandeville gets to mount! Galowanga was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mandeville controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Galowanga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galowanga tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandeville is retaining full guard.
Galowanga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mandeville wants to stand but Galowanga is controlling the position.
Galowanga controlling from the top position. #T3#
Galowanga prevents Mandeville from getting back to his feet.
Galowanga passes Mandeville's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galowanga in particular looking to stall.
Galowanga is keen to just control but Mandeville is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Galowanga decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Galowanga misses with a hook. Mandeville ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galowanga misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Galowanga misses.
Mandeville changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galowanga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mandeville's head.
Mandeville moves out of range as Galowanga strikes.
Mandeville attempts a counter takedown but Galowanga avoids it well and moves away.
Galowanga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galowanga cracks Mandeville with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mandeville getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galowanga connects with a jab.
Mandeville moves away from the strike by Galowanga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Changa Galowanga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Mandeville's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Galowanga cracks Mandeville with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galowanga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galowanga swinging wildly here.
Galowanga throws a shot from downtown. Mandeville moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Mandeville's head coaches at Steel Penn Training Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Galowanga throws a hook to the side of Mandeville's head but Mandeville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galowanga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#Paul Mandeville's cut is getting worse.
Galowanga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandeville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galowanga looks to throw the jab but Mandeville is out of range.
Galowanga with a hook.
Galowanga with a nice cross.#T1#
Mandeville blocks a jab.
Mandeville half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mandeville staying out of range there.
Mandeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galowanga.
Mandeville attempts a counter takedown but Galowanga avoids it well and moves away.
Galowanga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galowanga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandeville.
Galowanga throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandeville.
Galowanga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#Paul Mandeville's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Galowanga lands with a straight right. Mandeville didn't see that one coming.
Galowanga misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Mandeville counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galowanga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galowanga works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Mandeville won't allow Galowanga to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mandeville avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paul Mandeville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galowanga wants to sweep here but Mandeville controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandeville has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galowanga is proving hard to escape from.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Galowanga. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Galowanga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Changa Galowanga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galowanga misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mandeville counters with a single leg into guard. Galowanga didn't expect that.
Galowanga looking for a sweep. Not yet Galowanga, not yet.
Galowanga has a closed guard, preventing Mandeville from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandeville stopping the sweep attempt from Galowanga.
Mandeville is fighting to break Galowanga's control of his arms but Galowanga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galowanga wants to sweep here but Mandeville controlling him for the moment. #T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Changa Galowanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galowanga throws a big shot that misses.
Galowanga swinging wildly here.
Galowanga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galowanga tests Mandeville's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Changa Galowanga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Mandeville's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Galowanga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandeville.
Mandeville drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galowanga sprawls and moves away.
Galowanga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mandeville is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Galowanga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandeville.
Mandeville appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mandeville uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galowanga.
Mandeville half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Galowanga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandeville displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galowanga throws out the jab.
Galowanga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandeville.
Mandeville looks to land a left hand but Galowanga moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galowanga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandeville changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mandeville takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Galowanga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Mandeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galowanga.
Mandeville feinted with a counter takedown.
Galowanga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galowanga looks to throw the jab but Mandeville is out of range.
Mandeville tries to counter with a takedown but Galowanga is quick to defend against it.
Mandeville lands with a nice combination. Galowanga backs away looking to recover.
Mandeville moves out of range of the strikes.
Galowanga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandeville.
Galowanga throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mandeville counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galowanga won't be happy with that.
Galowanga tries to buck Mandeville off but Mandeville is having none of it.
Mandeville tries to stand but Galowanga is controlling his head. #T2#
Galowanga is looking to regain half guard here but Mandeville keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Galowanga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galowanga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galowanga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Galowanga wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mandeville tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Galowanga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Galowanga throws a hook to the side of Mandeville's head but Mandeville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galowanga dips to his left and cracks Mandeville with an uppercut!#CUT2#Jeez, Paul Mandeville's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Galowanga lands a slapping body shot.
Galowanga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galowanga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A jab from Galowanga misses.
Galowanga misses with a hook.
Mandeville feinted with a counter takedown.
Mandeville walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandeville slips a jab from Galowanga.
Mandeville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galowanga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galowanga throws a big shot that misses.
Mandeville looks to land a left hand but Galowanga moved out of range nicely.
Mandeville misses with a looping left.
Mandeville moves forwards but Galowanga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Mandeville's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Changa Galowanga! |
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Event:
HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Galowanga doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandeville circles away.
Galowanga falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a shoot takedown. Galowanga fights it but they end up in guard.
Galowanga kicks Mandeville off and gets to his feet.
Changa Galowanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandeville's coach down at Steel Penn Training Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mandeville's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Galowanga misses with a series of wild punches.
And Mandeville tries to counter it with a takedown but Galowanga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galowanga fails to land the takedown.
Mandeville tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Galowanga gets a clinch.
Mandeville is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Galowanga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Changa Galowanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mandeville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galowanga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Galowanga throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galowanga!
Galowanga looks to move to half guard but instead Mandeville has passed into mount! Damn!
Mandeville looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galowanga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galowanga flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galowanga tries to lock up and control but Mandeville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Mandeville wants to stand but Galowanga is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mandeville prevents Galowanga from getting the reversal.
Galowanga wants to hold on but Mandeville pushes him away.
Galowanga working to try and regain half guard.
Mandeville controlling his opponent.
Galowanga is trying desperately to improve position.
Galowanga gets back to half guard.
Galowanga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galowanga tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Galowanga is holding on to half guard well.
Galowanga tries to kick Mandeville off but Mandeville keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galowanga wants to get back to full guard.
Galowanga wants to control the action here but instead Mandeville manages to pass to full mount!
Galowanga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mandeville can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galowanga is looking to escape.
Galowanga tries to hold on but Mandeville pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mandeville looking to control but Galowanga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galowanga working to try and regain half guard.
Galowanga is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandeville is looking to stand but Galowanga has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mandeville dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Galowanga tries to clinch up but Mandeville circles away and keeps his distance.
Galowanga fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mandeville.
Galowanga controlling Mandeville's posture. #SUB#
Galowanga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandeville passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandeville tries to stand but Galowanga is controlling his head. #T1#
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville postures up.
Galowanga is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mandeville is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Galowanga is looking to improve his position but Mandeville isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mandeville is stalling here but it's allowed Galowanga to get half guard.
Galowanga tries to roll over but Mandeville keeps him under control.
Mandeville wants to get back to his feet.
Galowanga is trying to maintain the position but Mandeville is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mandeville tries to stand but can't do so whilst Galowanga controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Galowanga moves into range and clinches up with Mandeville.#BC#
Galowanga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galowanga throws a nice looking combination but Mandeville bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galowanga misses with a takedown attempt - Mandeville sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Galowanga with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Changa Galowanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galowanga tries to bench press Mandeville off him but Mandeville keeps the position.
Galowanga can't do much from the bottom here.
Galowanga tries to bench press Mandeville off him but Mandeville keeps the position.
Mandeville tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galowanga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mandeville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Galowanga tries for a takedown but Mandeville sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mandeville lands a head shot.
Mandeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Galowanga.
Mandeville throws a body punch but Galowanga moves out of range.
Galowanga doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandeville circles away.
Galowanga tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galowanga tries to work over Mandeville's front leg with a kick but Mandeville checks it.
Galowanga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandeville.
Mandeville moves out of range as Galowanga strikes.
Galowanga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandeville changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Galowanga tries for a takedown but Mandeville circles away easily#TD2#
and Mandeville counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mandeville trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galowanga's guard.
Galowanga is trying to keep Mandeville in close.
Galowanga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Galowanga looking for a guillotine here but Mandeville defends easily.
Galowanga wants to control but Mandeville passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Mandeville tries to stand and escape but Galowanga is controlling the position.
Galowanga wants to control the action here but instead Mandeville manages to pass to full mount!
Galowanga is trying to escape the mount.
Mandeville tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T3#
Mandeville avoids the attempt from Galowanga to control.
Galowanga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mandeville takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galowanga is looking to improve his position but Mandeville isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandeville looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galowanga tries to lock up and control but Mandeville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galowanga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galowanga tries to lock up and control but Mandeville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Mandeville comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandeville winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mandeville!
A very excited looking Paul Mandeville made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
smack back
Date: Dec 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Galowanga throws a body kick that misses.
Gorgen Shnitzel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorgen Shnitzel misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Galowanga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galowanga lands in his opponent's guard.
Galowanga is standing up over Gorgen Shnitzel. Gorgen Shnitzel looks to escape but Galowanga dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Galowanga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gorgen Shnitzel, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgen Shnitzel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galowanga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Gorgen Shnitzel seems a little lost for a moment, as Galowanga dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Galowanga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorgen Shnitzel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Galowanga remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gorgen Shnitzel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Galowanga. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Galowanga are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gorgen Shnitzel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Galowanga tries to pass to full mount but Gorgen Shnitzel defends it.
Gorgen Shnitzel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galowanga.
Gorgen Shnitzel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galowanga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorgen Shnitzel defending well though.
Gorgen Shnitzel is looking to control Galowanga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gorgen Shnitzel avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorgen Shnitzel tries to get to full guard but Galowanga has control of the leg.
Galowanga passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Changa Galowanga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galowanga 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Changa Galowanga! |
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Event:
BBWW 5
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Tong dives in and scores a takedown into Galowanga's guard.#SU2#
Tong gets to his feet - Galowanga follows without any prompting.
Tong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Tong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Galowanga is trying to defend but Tong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tong is taking a breather. Galowanga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Galowanga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tong.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Galowanga works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Galowanga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong stopping the sweep attempt from Galowanga.
Tong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Galowanga isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tong stacks Galowanga on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tong!
Tong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #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.
Tong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tong tries to stand but Galowanga is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galowanga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galowanga trying to control from the bottom.
Galowanga punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bwang Tong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tong 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bwang Tong! |
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