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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caleb Gallagher has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caleb Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy misses with the combination.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gallagher is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Gallagher.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
Gallagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gallagher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Gallagher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gallagher fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gallagher.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gallagher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gallagher looks gassed!
Gallagher manages to pull guard.
McCarthy wants to stand but Gallagher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gallagher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gallagher has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up.
Gallagher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Gallagher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gallagher stands and steps away. McCarthy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallagher tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Gallagher is having none of it.
McCarthy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCarthy tries to get out of the position.
Gallagher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCarthy, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gallagher is defended easily by McCarthy.
Gallagher should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Gallagher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Gallagher moves into the clinch.
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
McCarthy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage.
Gallagher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCarthy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gallagher is controlling him.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
Gallagher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gallagher manages to move to mount!
Gallagher controlling from mount.
McCarthy is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Gallagher has taken his back!
McCarthy is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be McCarthy right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Gallagher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gallagher wants to clinch.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Gallagher avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Gallagher counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCarthy but McCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gallagher wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Gallagher misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gallagher gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gallagher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gallagher fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Gallagher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gallagher.
Gallagher just leaning against McCarthy, taking a breather.
Gallagher is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher misses with a double jab.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
Gallagher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gallagher shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Gallagher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallagher.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gallagher is defended easily by McCarthy.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from McCarthy. No joy for Gallagher on that attempt.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
McCarthy looks to land a combination. Gallagher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallagher circles away quickly and effectively.
Gallagher pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarthy won't be happy with that.
McCarthy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gallagher is controlling him well.
McCarthy is not content to let Gallagher control the position.
Gallagher misses with the ground and pound.
Gallagher decides to stand back up. Gallagher steps back and let's McCarthy get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCarthy.
Gallagher throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallagher circles away quickly and effectively.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarthy won't be happy with that.
McCarthy tries to escape but Gallagher is in control.
Gallagher decides to stand back up. Gallagher steps back and let's McCarthy get back to his feet.
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarthy won't be happy with that.
McCarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gallagher on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCarthy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McCarthy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Gallagher 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gallagher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Gallagher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gallagher drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
Gallagher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallagher slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Gallagher avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as McCarthy blocks the low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
Gallagher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.
Gallagher gets control of McCarthy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gallagher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Gallagher won't let him.
Gallagher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gallagher is proving hard to escape from.
Gallagher has his hands on McCarthy's head, controlling the position.
Gallagher looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
Gallagher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Gallagher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gallagher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCarthy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gallagher dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is letting Gallagher control him for a moment.
McCarthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gallagher asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McCarthy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gallagher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCarthy is trying to stand but he's just given Gallagher his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McCarthy has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
McCarthy fending off the submission attempt from Gallagher.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gallagher 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Gallagher!
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FIGHT
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