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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Gallahas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jimmy Gallahas enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Jones!
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, Jimmy Gallahas!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallahas shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Gallahas.
Gallahas fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Gallahas wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones is trying to push Gallahas away but Gallahas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones is controlling Gallahas's posture.
Gallahas wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gallahas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gallahas advances to half guard.
Gallahas is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but Gallahas is keeping busy.
Gallahas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gallahas is working away from the top position though.
Gallahas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Gallahas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Gallahas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gallahas is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gallahas looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallahas is one step ahead there.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Gallahas pushes his legs off easily.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gallahas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallahas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gallahas from controlling successfully.
Jimmy Gallahas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gallahas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gallahas shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Gallahas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gallahas.
Jones forces Gallahas back against the cage and clinches.
Gallahas misses with a punch to the body.
Gallahas is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gallahas pulls Jones into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallahas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallahas, not yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallahas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Gallahas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gallahas looks to clinch
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gallahas's efforts to push away.
Jones decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gallahas is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gallahas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Gallahas pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gallahas dominating with strikes here.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Gallahas maintains control.
Gallahas thowing shots but they're missing.
Gallahas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Gallahas working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallahas blocks Jones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gallahas is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gallahas wants to clinch.
Gallahas clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Gallahas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gallahas from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems keen to control Gallahas's posture.
Gallahas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gallahas from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Gallahas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Gallahas shoots in.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gallahas back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gallahas shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gallahas is breathing heavily.
Gallahas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallahas stuffs the takedown.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Gallahas in a clinch.
Gallahas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gallahas looking for a takedown.
Brandon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gallahas.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Gallahas to the mat.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Gallahas slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallahas stops Jones from standing up.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallahas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Gallahas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gallahas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallahas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gallahas swivels and escapes.
Jones forces Gallahas back against the cage and clinches.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Gallahas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gallahas stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Gallahas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallahas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Gallahas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gallahas.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallahas tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallahas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gallahas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallahas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gallahas somewhat.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gallahas smiles and moves away.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Gallahas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallahas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Gallahas manages to get underhooks.
Jones has Gallahas pressed against the cage, preventing Gallahas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallahas wants a takedown but no success here.
Gallahas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gallahas looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jimmy Gallahas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Gallahas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gallahas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahas moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Gallahas misses with a low kick.
Gallahas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Gallahas leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gallahas is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Gallahas has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallahas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallahas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Gallahas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Gallahas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gallahas misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones wants to clinch.
Gallahas shoots in but no luck this time.
Brandon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallahas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Brandon Jones.
I think Gallahas 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Gallahas!
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energy
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RATING
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