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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Gallegos (ranked 3044 p4p, 3046 weight class) and Michael Tavares (ranked 329 p4p, 330 weight class). Emanuel Gallegos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emanuel Gallegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallegos cracks Tavares with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallegos.
Gallegos lands the left hand.
Gallegos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gallegos lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Gallegos throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Gallegos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Gallegos missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallegos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gallegos misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown but Gallegos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tavares has Gallegos up against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallegos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Gallegos lands a jab.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallegos.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares 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.
Tavares looks for a takedown but Gallegos sprawls well.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gallegos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gallegos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Gallegos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallegos wants it to stay on the feet.
Emanuel Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Gallegos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallegos.
Tavares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavares defending well as Gallegos loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gallegos as Tavares shoots in.
Gallegos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gallegos misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Gallegos slaps away a takedown attempt from Tavares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gallegos lands a head shot.
Gallegos misses with a straight left.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallegos circles away.
Tavares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gallegos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Gallegos. That snapped Tavares's head back.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallegos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallegos.
Gallegos scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gallegos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallegos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Emanuel Gallegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares slips under a jab from Gallegos.
Tavares fails to land the takedown.
Gallegos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gallegos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gallegos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Gallegos is looking to counter punch.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallegos.
Tavares tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallegos misses the shot to the body.
Gallegos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallegos throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallegos throws a sloppy body shot
and Tavares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tavares.
Tavares is standing up over Gallegos. Gallegos looks to escape but Tavares dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallegos is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Tavares are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tavares trying to control the position but Gallegos is working away.
Tavares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Gallegos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gallegos misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tavares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gallegos is not content to let Tavares control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares stops Gallegos from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is keen to just control but Gallegos is a slippery customer.
Gallegos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gallegos is defending against the submission attempts here by Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos is trying to stand.
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallegos's head.
Tavares wants to take a breather but Gallegos is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown but Gallegos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tavares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
Gallegos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallegos. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallegos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Gallegos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallegos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gallegos duly obliges.
Gallegos takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares is looking to clinch but Gallegos is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Gallegos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares is working for a kimura but Gallegos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares lands with a punch from half guard.
Tavares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gallegos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavares.
Gallegos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavares on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavares is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallegos is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tavares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tavares trying to control the action but Gallegos is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Gallegos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tavares closes the distance and clinches up with Gallegos, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes Gallegos against the cage but Gallegos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gallegos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallegos.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallegos tries to sprawl out of it but Tavares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallegos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares with a poor takedown
and Gallegos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emanuel Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Gallegos misses with a double jab.
Gallegos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallegos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallegos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavares slips a straight right by Gallegos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos misses with a body shot.
Tavares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gallegos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gallegos throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallegos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gallegos defends it well.
Gallegos just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares defending well as Gallegos loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
Emanuel Gallegos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares gets a double leg takedown into Gallegos's guard.
Tavares works over Gallegos with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Gallegos blocks nicely.
Tavares pushing down on Gallegos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gallegos trying to control but Tavares postures up.
Tavares is working for a submission of some sort.
Tavares seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throwing shots but Gallegos is blocking nicely.
Gallegos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavares trying to advance position but Gallegos counters by regaining guard.
Tavares throws an elbow that misses. Gallegos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavares's guard. Nice move by Gallegos!
Tavares pulls Gallegos in close to prevent any damage.
Emanuel Gallegos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tavares has his foot on Gallegos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallegos works his way back into a safe position though.
Tavares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallegos is one step ahead there.
Michael Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gallegos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tavares has tightened it up now! Gallegos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Tavares!
Michael Tavares 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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