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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Gallows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Gallows has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 cm
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135 lbs
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177 cm
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Gallows! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott William! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! William gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. William has a closed guard, preventing Gallows from standing up. William looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
William is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gallows is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gallows postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action! William is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gallows not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Gallows trying to control the position from guard on top but William is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyler Gallows wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. A telegraphed takedown attempt from William is defended easily by Gallows.
That's one minute gone in the round. William showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallows.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallows. Gallows darts in and out, connecting with a jab. William has his takedown stuffed and Gallows counters with a shoot takedown. William fights it but they end up in guard. Gallows controlling from the top position. William is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallows is aware though and is defending well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gallows wants to get up but he can't break William's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. William working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallows doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallows manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. William looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
William looks gassed! Gallows trying to control the position from guard on top but William is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. William has his foot on Gallows's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallows works his way back into a safe position though. William keeping full guard, as Gallows tries to pass. Gallows looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. William had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gallows defends it easily. Gallows decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Gallows scores with a sloppy right hand. William should have avoided that one. A slapping body kick lands there for Gallows. William with a lazy takedown attempt and Gallows counters with a crisp one two that drops William! Gallows thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves William to his feet! William is in big trouble!
William is rocked! Tyler Gallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott William. Gallows drives through with a takedown into William's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. William is still in real trouble! Can Gallows finish him? Gallows controlling from the top position. Gallows advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gallows is staying tight to William's torso, preventing him from escaping. William tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gallows wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Gallows slows the pace down. You can see the frustration on William's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gallows tries to advance to mount but William denies him. William seems to have recovered his senses. Gallows trying to control the position but William is working away. Gallows moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Gallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but William keeps working.
Tyler Gallows has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. William misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gallows scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
William tries for a takedown but Gallows circles away easily and Gallows counters with a single leg into guard. William didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gallows slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. William wants to stand and escape but Gallows is having none of it. William keeping full guard, as Gallows tries to pass. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Gallows stays in close to William's body and controls the position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. William working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallows doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallows manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. William is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gallows avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gallows stands up and waves to William to follow him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Gallows dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
William with a lazy takedown attempt and Gallows counters with a lovely straight right hand! William shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallows as he avoids it easily. Gallows clinches up against the cage. Gallows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
William is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gallows is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for William. Gallows lands with a good body shot. Gallows closes the distance and lands a one-two. William closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gallows circles away. Tyler Gallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott William. William looks for a takedown but Gallows sprawls well. William has a takedown stuffed. William fails with the takedown and Gallows counters with a good low kick that William was not able to check. Gallows looking to score a takedown here. William is defending well but Gallows drives through and ends up in William's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gallows decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. A left and a right from Gallows both land. Nice combination. William is breathing heavily. Gallows darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gallows lands a big right hook! William looks hurt but is still standing! Gallows lands a left jab and another right hook! This time William falls down and Gallows dives in with a huge hammer fist! William's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Gallows runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Gallows!
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energy
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hype
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