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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fermin Larson (ranked 25018 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Galloway (ranked 6349 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fermin Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Galloway!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson shoots in for a takedown but Galloway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galloway.
Galloway lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galloway, pushing him back against the cage.
Galloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Galloway to work.
Larson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fermin Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galloway.
Larson tries to pull guard but Galloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Galloway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Larson tries to pull guard but Galloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Galloway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Larson up against the cage.
Galloway stops a takedown attempt from Larson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galloway is defending well.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Galloway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Larson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galloway works on Larson's body with a couple of short punches.
Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Galloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larson.
Galloway is struggling to control the position.
Galloway leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Galloway to work.
Galloway taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julius Galloway.
Galloway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galloway.
A telegraphed right hand from Galloway misses the target.
Galloway stuffs the takedown attempt from Larson. Larson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Galloway feints and as Larson raises his hands in defense, Galloway changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galloway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Galloway has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Galloway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galloway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Larson instigates a clinch.
Larson wants to take the fight to the mat but Galloway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson looking for a takedown.
Galloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galloway has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Larson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Galloway is riding his opponent, not letting Larson buck him off.
Larson avoids the strikes from Galloway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Larson right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galloway is striking from the back but Larson escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Galloway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larson's head.
Galloway is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Galloway's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Larson is defending against the submission attempts here by Galloway.
Galloway prevents Larson from improving his position.
Galloway performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galloway in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Galloway.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larson has Galloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Larson tries to pull guard but Galloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Larson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fermin Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson has Galloway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galloway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson tries to pull guard but Galloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Larson drops back down to his feet.
Larson is working for takedown but Galloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Galloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Galloway scores with a nice head shot.
Larson shoots in and drives through. Galloway sprawls well.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but Galloway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Larson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fermin Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galloway is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Galloway trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larson.
Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galloway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galloway stalling the fight.
Larson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Galloway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galloway leaning against his opponent.
Galloway receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Larson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Galloway to keep the fight standing.
Larson is trying to pull guard but Galloway has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Galloway gets full guard.
Galloway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galloway looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Galloway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Galloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More stalling from Galloway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway forces his way into half guard.
Galloway controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Galloway with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Fermin Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julius Galloway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Galloway.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Galloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galloway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Galloway!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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