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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gallagher kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses.
Gallagher shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Gallagher gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gallagher's best efforts.
Johnson is pressing down on Gallagher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gallagher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Gallagher from standing up.
Gallagher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gallagher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gallagher wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson has an active guard here but Gallagher has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Gallagher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gallagher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gallagher forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Gallagher up, before dumping him to the ground. Gallagher manages to land in guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Gallagher has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Johnson looks winded!
Gallagher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Gallagher's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Gallagher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gallagher trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gallagher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane Gallagher will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gallagher gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Gallagher wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gallagher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallagher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallagher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallagher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallagher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Gallagher is having none of it.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson working for a triangle but Gallagher defends it easily.
Johnson looking to control but Gallagher passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gallagher is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Gallagher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallagher sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gallagher won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Gallagher is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gallagher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is trying to control. Gallagher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noah Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Gallagher back into the cage.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Gallagher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gallagher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gallagher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has his foot on Gallagher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallagher works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gallagher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Gallagher working away.
Gallagher has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shane Gallagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallagher closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gallagher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gallagher stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gallagher!
Gallagher lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Gallagher is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here as Gallagher stalls from top position.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but Gallagher passes into side control!
Gallagher stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
Gallagher controlling the action here.
Gallagher tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gallagher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Gallagher!
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FIGHT
RATING
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