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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between christopher gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Polish Number (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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133 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, christopher gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konrad Polish Number!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polish Number drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
gallagher looking to control.
Polish Number trying to control but gallagher is working from the bottom.
gallagher striking off his back but it's not causing Polish Number any problems.
gallagher is looking for a triangle but Polish Number pushes his legs off easily.
Polish Number must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
gallagher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polish Number looking to pass the guard.
Polish Number wants to control from the top but gallagher keeps moving.
gallagher wants to sweep but no luck.
gallagher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polish Number clinches.
Polish Number looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
gallagher manages to break the clinch.
gallagher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polish Number but Polish Number pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polish Number stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polish Number wants it to stay on the feet.
gallagher moves into range and clinches up with Polish Number.
Polish Number tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. gallagher smiles and moves away.
gallagher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
gallagher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polish Number but Polish Number pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for christopher gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polish Number tries to score a power double leg takedown but gallagher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polish Number somewhat.
gallagher misses with a takedown attempt - Polish Number sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polish Number shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Polish Number was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gallagher is trying desperately to improve position.
gallagher is breathing heavily.
Polish Number controlling the pace for now.
Polish Number has control of gallagher's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and gallagher regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gallagher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Polish Number.
Polish Number tries to control but gallagher wriggling away.
gallagher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
gallagher taking shots to the head.
gallagher tries to hold on but Polish Number pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
gallagher is looking to get to half guard.
Polish Number wants to control the pace but gallagher is squirming around nicely.
gallagher bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gallagher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and gallagher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Polish Number dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Polish Number closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
gallagher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Polish Number uses from the top position.
gallagher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polish Number wants to stand but gallagher is controlling his posture from full guard.
gallagher keeping moving, preventing Polish Number from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polish Number content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gallagher wants to sweep but no luck.
gallagher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Polish Number!
gallagher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
gallagher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
gallagher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Polish Number's face.
Polish Number is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Polish Number can do anything to dispel that myth.
Polish Number wants to control but gallagher is having none of it.
gallagher get's back to his feet.
Polish Number has gallagher up against the cage in a clinch.
gallagher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polish Number's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
gallagher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Polish Number pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Polish Number has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Polish Number is looking to break free of the clinch but gallagher has double underhooks.
gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polish Number's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Polish Number duly obliges.
gallagher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Polish Number. gallagher shrugs it off though.
Polish Number scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Polish Number decides to stand back up. Polish Number steps back and let's gallagher get back to his feet.
Polish Number scores with a shot to the body.
Polish Number throws a body kick that misses.
Polish Number gets a clinch.
Polish Number breaks the clinch.
No luck for gallagher with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for christopher gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from gallagher. No joy for Polish Number on that attempt.
christopher gallagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Polish Number misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from gallagher is defended easily by Polish Number.
Polish Number moves into the clinch.
Polish Number goes for a takedown in the clinch but gallagher prevents it.
gallagher lands with a left to the head.
gallagher manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polish Number is defended easily by gallagher.
gallagher lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Polish Number showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
gallagher takes the fight into the clinch.
gallagher digs a right hand into Polish Number's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polish Number's gas tank.
gallagher jumps into guard, dragging Polish Number to the mat.
gallagher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
gallagher manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Polish Number dives in and grabs gallagher's left leg, looking for a takedown. gallagher pushes down on Polish Number's head and hops out.
gallagher has his takedown stuffed
and Polish Number moves into the clinch.
Polish Number tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. gallagher smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polish Number throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish Number tries to clinch there but gallagher circles away.
gallagher connects with a high kick.
Polish Number fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with gallagher, pushing him back against the cage.
gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
gallagher avoids the head kick by Polish Number.
Polish Number looks for a takedown but gallagher sprawls well.
christopher gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Polish Number.
gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Polish Number pushes him off.
gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. gallagher obliges.
gallagher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Polish Number fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Polish Number gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gallagher keeps control of Polish Number as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Polish Number tries to stall but gallagher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polish Number wants to clinch up but gallagher keeps it at a distance.
gallagher darts in trying to clinch
and Polish Number moves into the clinch.
gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from gallagher on the inside.
Polish Number lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Polish Number is keen to just control but gallagher is a slippery customer.
Polish Number is thwarting gallagher's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gallagher manages to get to full guard.
gallagher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Konrad Polish Number is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
gallagher pushes Polish Number off and gets back to his feet.
Polish Number looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Polish Number in particular looking to stall.
gallagher is trying to control but can't.
gallagher wants to improve his position but Polish Number is controlling well.
christopher gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polish Number is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to christopher gallagher.
Well Polish Number 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Polish Number!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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