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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music. Max Bear could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Killian Gallagher's chin.
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18 - 20 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
Bear shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallagher defends it nicely.
Bear has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gallagher.
Bear is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gallagher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bear to the mat. Bear regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gallagher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gallagher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Bear has his hands on Gallagher's head, controlling the position.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Gallagher trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Killian Gallagher hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bear feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bear controlling Gallagher's posture.
Gallagher looking to sit in guard and control but Bear gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear won't allow Gallagher to sweep him here.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher working a defensive guard here.
Bear throwing strikes from guard but Gallagher blocks nicely.
Gallagher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gallagher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bear defends well.
Bear pushing down on Gallagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bear is pressing down on Gallagher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gallagher is holding on for now.
Bear wants to take a breather but Gallagher is having none of it.
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bear stalling away here and it's allowed Gallagher to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bear lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gallagher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
Bear throws a strike but Gallagher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bear working for a triangle but Gallagher defends it easily.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Bear dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gallagher lands a two punch combo.
Gallagher stuffs the takedown.
Bear looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gallagher is fending him off so far but Bear persists. Nope, Gallagher circles away and we're back to standing.
Bear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bear as he jumps to the side.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear drives through and clinches with Gallagher against the cage.
Gallagher pulls guard.
Gallagher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Gallagher has wrist control.
Gallagher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to control the position but Bear says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bear with the ground and pound but Gallagher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bear has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gallagher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bear puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gallagher tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bear lands a nice short elbow.
Bear is looking for a kimura but Gallagher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bear to get the leverage.
Bear trying to control the pace.
Gallagher trying to hold on to Bear's head to control him but Bear postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Bear seems to be looking for submissions.
Max Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gallagher!
Gallagher sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bear wants to stand up but Gallagher has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bear is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bear connects with a nice short shot to Gallagher's temple.
Gallagher is trying to control but Bear passes into side control!
Bear working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Bear are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gallagher dodges the ground and pound from Bear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Bear stalls from top position.
Gallagher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bear wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gallagher stops Bear from passing to mount.
Bear working away.
An elbow from Bear crashes against the mat.
Gallagher regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bear's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Bear dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gallagher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gallagher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bear throws a head kick that misses.
Bear drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bear tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gallagher's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bear trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
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!
Gallagher is looking to regain half guard here but Bear keeps moving and retains side control.
Gallagher is not content to let Bear control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher is trying to control Bear's posture but Bear avoids it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gallagher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bear slows the pace down.
Bear in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bear taking a break here but Gallagher is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bear tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gallagher controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to advance to full mount but Gallagher doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bear passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gallagher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bear's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bear not doing much here.
Gallagher wants to control but Bear is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bear there.
Bear is pressing down on Gallagher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gallagher is holding on for now.
Gallagher gets back to full guard.
Bear stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher leaves Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bear bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher tries to buck Bear off but Bear is having none of it.
Killian Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gallagher taking a bit of punishment here - Bear scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gallagher parries the strikes from Bear easily there. Bear is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gallagher to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bear, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Bear!
Our winner, Max Bear, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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