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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 1814 p4p, 1779 weight class) and Mangas Coloradas (ranked 222 p4p, 216 weight class). Gallahad comes to the cage accompanied by Go to War. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 cm 26 170 18 - 4 - 1 |
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181 cm 23 160 8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler World class MT Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mangas Coloradas! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coloradas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gallahad on the side of the head. Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Good exchange - Coloradas coming out on top. Coloradas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gallahad checks it well. Gallahad feinted with a counter takedown. Gallahad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Coloradas throws Gallahad to one side and escapes! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coloradas throws a nice outside leg kick. Gallahad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gallahad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gallahad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coloradas circles away. Gallahad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Coloradas throws a big counter head kick but Gallahad avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coloradas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gallahad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coloradas sprawls and moves away. Coloradas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Coloradas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coloradas lands a big head kick that sends Gallahad tumbling to the mat! Coloradas takes a step backwards and waves Gallahad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gallahad is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gallahad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coloradas sprawls well. Coloradas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet. Gallahad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coloradas as he jumps to the side. Coloradas throws a head kick that misses. Mangas Coloradas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and Gallahad counters with a single leg into guard. Coloradas didn't expect that. Coloradas pushes Gallahad off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gallahad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coloradas swivels and escapes. A nice side step and Coloradas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gallahad has a takedown stuffed. Coloradas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Coloradas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gallahad dives in for a single leg takedown but Coloradas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Coloradas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Coloradas slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coloradas. Coloradas receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Gallahad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coloradas is defending well for now. Nice body punch from Coloradas. Coloradas working Gallahad over with knees to the body. Coloradas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gallahad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallahad takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Coloradas. Gallahad takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coloradas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gallahad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Coloradas is stalling here.
Coloradas stalling.
Coloradas lands with a left to the head. Coloradas lands a knee to the body.
Coloradas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gallahad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Gallahad tries to circle away but Coloradas has him pinned against the cage. Come on Coloradas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mangas Coloradas dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Gallahad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coloradas defends well and Gallahad ends up having to push Coloradas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Coloradas is stalling here.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coloradas walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A head kick misses from Coloradas. Coloradas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Coloradas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gallahad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coloradas looks to land a right hand but Gallahad moved out of range. Gallahad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coloradas tries to avoid it but Gallahad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coloradas to the ground. Coloradas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coloradas throws a head kick that Gallahad semi-blocks.
Oh Gallahad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gallahad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gallahad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coloradas tries to avoid it but Gallahad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coloradas to the ground. Coloradas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gallahad seems to have got his legs back now. Coloradas lands with an overhand left. Coloradas throws a head kick but Gallahad moves out of range.
Gallahad appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Coloradas lands a big head kick that sends Gallahad tumbling to the mat! Coloradas takes a step backwards and waves Gallahad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gallahad shoots in looking for a takedown. Coloradas tries to sprawl out of it but Gallahad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coloradas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gallahad shoots for a takedown but Coloradas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gallahad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coloradas as he avoids it easily. Coloradas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Coloradas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coloradas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Gallahad shoots in for a double leg but Coloradas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Coloradas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gallahad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coloradas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Coloradas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Coloradas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coloradas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallahad avoids the head kick by Coloradas.
Coloradas lands a leg kick that knocks Gallahad off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Coloradas. Gallahad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coloradas quickly recovers to half guard. Gallahad is looking to advance position but Coloradas won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Coloradas moves into full guard.
Gallahad trying to control but Coloradas is working from the bottom. Coloradas tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mangas Coloradas 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Coloradas throws a nice inside leg kick. A low kick lands for Coloradas.
A head kick misses from Coloradas. Nice takedown defense from Coloradas. No joy for Gallahad on that attempt. Coloradas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Gallahad dives in for a single leg takedown but Coloradas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coloradas! But no joy. Coloradas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coloradas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards. Gallahad tries to pull guard but Coloradas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coloradas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gallahad is trying to maintain a safe position but Coloradas gets an underhook and turns Gallahad into the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Coloradas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coloradas breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Gallahad blocks the low kick. Gallahad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coloradas sprawls and moves away. Gallahad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coloradas tries to avoid it but Gallahad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coloradas to the ground. Coloradas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Coloradas throws a big counter head kick but Gallahad avoids it with no problem. Gallahad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gallahad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Coloradas throws a quick head kick that knocks Gallahad silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Coloradas is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mangas Coloradas! A relieved looking Mangas Coloradas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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62% |
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