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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasheed Al Malik (ranked 25125 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gallo (ranked 3922 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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157 lbs
0 - 7 - 0 |
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180 cm
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157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Al Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Malik closes the distance and clinches up with Gallo, looking for a takedown. Al Malik pushes Gallo against the cage but Gallo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gallo throws a sloppy head kick and Al Malik moves out of range easily.
Gallo fails to land the takedown.
Gallo throws a solid leg kick but Al Malik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gallo.
Al Malik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al Malik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gallo swivels and escapes.
Gallo takes a swing at Al Malik's ribcage but misses.
Gallo throws a head kick that misses.
Al Malik throws the kick towards the body but Gallo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallo misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Gallo.
It looks like Rasheed Al Malik has been cut.
Al Malik 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Malik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Malik misses with a takedown attempt
and Gallo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Malik tries for a takedown but Gallo circles away easily
and Gallo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gallo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gallo just leaning against Al Malik, taking a breather.
Al Malik tries to score a body lock takedown but Gallo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Al Malik is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gallo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Al Malik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik tries to circle away but Gallo has him pinned against the cage.
Gallo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Malik backwards.
Gallo misses with a knee strike.
Al Malik being controlled against the cage.
Al Malik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gallo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gallo jumps guard and drags Al Malik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Malik tries to free his leg and advance position but Gallo is retaining full guard.
Gallo is pulling down on Al Malik's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Malik, at least for the moment.
Gallo wants to sweep here but Al Malik controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik gets to his feet - Gallo follows without any prompting.
Gallo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Malik defends well and Gallo ends up having to push Al Malik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Gallo looks to move away, Al Malik throws a big counter combo but Gallo just gets out of the way.
Gallo looks winded!
Al Malik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallo as he avoids it easily.
Al Malik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gallo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Malik somewhat.
Gallo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallo wants it to stay on the feet.
Gallo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gallo forces Al Malik back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallo lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Malik backwards.
Al Malik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallo successfully pulls guard.
Gallo keeping moving, preventing Al Malik from controlling successfully.
Gallo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gallo keeping moving, preventing Al Malik from controlling successfully.
Al Malik postures up in Gallo's guard and throws a big left but Gallo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Al Malik's cut.
That's time! Al Malik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al Malik misses the shot to the body.
Gallo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Malik is out of range.
Al Malik throws a quick counter head kick but Gallo was just out of range.
No joy there for Gallo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Malik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gallo tries to bum rush Al Malik with a series of wild strikes but Al Malik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Malik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gallo tries to avoid it but Al Malik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gallo to the ground. Gallo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallo wants it to stay on the feet.
Arturo Gallo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Malik blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Al Malik as Gallo shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Malik tries to keep at a distance but Gallo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gallo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Malik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gallo sprawls well. Gallo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Malik gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Malik dives in and grabs Gallo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gallo pushes down on Al Malik's head and hops out.
Gallo has a takedown stuffed.
Gallo darts in and clinches Al Malik up against the cage.
Gallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallo tries to pull guard but Al Malik holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallo drops back down to his feet.
Gallo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Malik to keep the fight standing.
Gallo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Malik is looking to clinch but Gallo is avoiding it.
Al Malik misses the shot to the body.
Al Malik tries to land a front kick but Gallo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Malik fails with a takedown attempt.
Gallo leaves Al Malik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gallo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gallo pulls guard effortlessly.
Al Malik trying to control but Gallo is working from the bottom.
Gallo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gallo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Malik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Malik wants to control from the top but Gallo keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Al Malik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gallo's guard.
Al Malik decides to stand up.
Gallo moves into range and clinches up with Al Malik.
Gallo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallo misses with a leg kick.
Gallo has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Malik wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallo won't allow it.
Gallo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 Rasheed Al Malik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Malik throws a low kick but Gallo moves out of range easily.
Gallo blocks the body kick.
Al Malik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gallo defends well and Al Malik ends up having to push Gallo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Malik sprawls well. Al Malik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Malik takes a swing at Gallo's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Malik looks for a takedown but Gallo sprawls well.
Gallo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Gallo misses
and Al Malik counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallo looks for the body kick but Al Malik saw that one coming.
Al Malik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gallo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo misses with a takedown attempt - Al Malik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Malik shoots for a double leg takedown but Gallo sprawls well. He's pushed Al Malik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallo closes the distance and pushes Al Malik back into the cage.
Gallo decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Al Malik escapes and throws Gallo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Al Malik trying to control the position but Gallo is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gallo!
Poor strikes thrown by Al Malik there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Al Malik tries to control but Gallo wriggling away.
Al Malik throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gallo because Al Malik loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Al Malik there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Al Malik throwing strikes here but Gallo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Al Malik looking to control but Gallo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik blocks Gallo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Al Malik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Al Malik looking to ground and pound but Gallo is blocking nicely.
Al Malik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Al Malik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gallo to take his back!
Al Malik is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gallo is defending well though. Al Malik let's go of the attempt for now.
Al Malik tries to get the hooks in deep but Gallo pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallo tries to escape but Al Malik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Al Malik tries to get the hooks in deep but Gallo pushed the leg off.
Al Malik looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gallo is controlling Al Malik 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Gallo controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasheed Al Malik showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gallo!
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energy
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RATING
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