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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Berbatov (ranked 5521 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gallo (ranked 4639 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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157 lbs
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180 cm
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157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Berbatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berbatov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallo.
Gallo leaves Berbatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gallo.
Berbatov stuffs the takedown.
Berbatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexander Berbatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gallo.
Berbatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallo as he jumps to the side.
Gallo stuffs the takedown.
Berbatov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGallo.
Berbatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Gallo moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berbatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallo working hard to break the clinch.
Gallo successfully pulls guard.
Gallo keeping moving, preventing Berbatov from controlling successfully.
Gallo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berbatov is one step ahead there.
Berbatov wants to control from the top but Gallo keeps moving.
Berbatov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two 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.
Gallo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gallo keeping moving, preventing Berbatov from controlling successfully.
Berbatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gallo wants to sweep but no luck.
Berbatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berbatov wants to clinch.
Gallo has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berbatov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gallo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berbatov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berbatov.
Gallo jumps guard but Berbatov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gallo wants to take the fight to the mat but Berbatov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Berbatov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gallo walks away with a smile on his face. Berbatov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berbatov tries for a takedown but Gallo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berbatov but Berbatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gallo slaps away a takedown attempt from Berbatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berbatov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Berbatov.
Gallo works Berbatov's body with a nice hook.
Berbatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Berbatov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gallo closes the distance and clinches up with Berbatov, looking for a takedown. Gallo pushes Berbatov against the cage but Berbatov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gallo looks winded!
Gallo throws a head kick that misses.
Berbatov tries to counter by clinching up but Gallo breaks away and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berbatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berbatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallo defends it nicely.
Gallo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berbatov defends it nicely.
Gallo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berbatov circles away.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Berbatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gallo.
Gallo shoots in but Berbatov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gallo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berbatov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallo circles away.
Berbatov instigates a clinch.
Berbatov is pressed up against the cage. Gallo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Berbatov down to the mat. Berbatov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berbatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gallo avoids it really well and circles away.
Berbatov fails with the takedown.
Gallo fails with the takedown.
Gallo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berbatov.
Berbatov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Arturo Gallo has been cut.
Berbatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Gallo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berbatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gallo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berbatov somewhat.
Alexander Berbatov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berbatov closes the distance and clinches up with Gallo, looking for a takedown. Berbatov pushes Gallo against the cage but Gallo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berbatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gallo closes the distance and pushes Berbatov back into the cage.
Berbatov avoiding damage as Gallo throws knees to the body.
Berbatov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gallo smiles and moves away.
Berbatov tries for a takedown but Gallo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berbatov sets himself, and Gallo steps forward looking for the clinch! Berbatov avoids it this time.
Berbatov leaves Gallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berbatov.
Gallo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Berbatov defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo throws a head kick that misses.
Gallo throws a sloppy head kick and Berbatov moves out of range easily.
Berbatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Gallo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berbatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallo clinches with his opponent.
Gallo tries a knee to the head but Berbatov blocks it.
Berbatov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gallo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gallo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallo keeping full guard, as Berbatov tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berbatov is looking to stand up but Gallo won't let him.
Gallo has Berbatov pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gallo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berbatov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gallo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berbatov has Gallo in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gallo content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Gallo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berbatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Gallo closes the distance and clinches up with Berbatov, looking for a takedown. Gallo pushes Berbatov against the cage but Berbatov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Berbatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gallo.
Berbatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Berbatov goes for a double leg but Gallo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gallo continues to drive forward.
Gallo flicks out a counter leg kick but Berbatov steps away.
Berbatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gallo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berbatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gallo throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallo goes for a double leg but Berbatov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berbatov continues to drive forward.
Berbatov shoots in for a double leg but Gallo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Gallo as Berbatov shoots in.
Gallo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berbatov tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berbatov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berbatov wants it to stay on the feet.
Gallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Berbatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gallo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gallo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Berbatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Berbatov.
Berbatov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gallo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berbatov stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gallo tries to pull guard but Berbatov holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallo drops back down to his feet.
Gallo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Berbatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berbatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berbatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berbatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gallo but Gallo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gallo is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallo.
Berbatov leaves Gallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Berbatov blocks the low kick.
Berbatov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallo dives in and grabs Berbatov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berbatov pushes down on Gallo's head and hops out.
Gallo keeps the fight on the outside.
Berbatov is looking to clinch but Gallo is avoiding it.
Alexander Berbatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berbatov stuns Gallo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berbatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallo tries to sprawl out of it but Berbatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berbatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallo misses with a takedown attempt - Berbatov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berbatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gallo but Gallo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berbatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gallo's hands.
Alexander Berbatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arturo Gallo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gallo goes for a double leg but Berbatov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berbatov continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Berbatov.
I think Gallo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gallo!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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