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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 866 p4p, 129 weight class) and Alejandro Scott (ranked 1579 p4p, 204 weight class). Galanos comes to the ring accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Scott has chosen Alejandro - Lady Gaga as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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213 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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212 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Galanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galanos throws an off balance right hand
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galanos's guard.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott has gone for a leg lock! Galanos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scott's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos advances to half guard.
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Galanos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galanos is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Galanos.
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Galanos advancing to mount.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Galanos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galanos misses the shot to the body.
Galanos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Galanos stuffs the takedown.
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galanos working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Galanos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scott but great work by Galanos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Galanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Galanos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Galanos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
Galanos laying and praying for a moment but Scott takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott trying to control here.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galanos is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Scott felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Galanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galanos prevents Scott from improving his position.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Galanos postures up.
Hero Galanos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott is controlling Galanos's posture.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Galanos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Galanos throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws a hook but Galanos blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galanos. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos connects with a solid leg kick.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Galanos misses with a straight left.
Scott lands with a slapping head kick.
Galanos throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galanos circles away.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Galanos misses its intended target.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galanos tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galanos to the ground. Galanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hero Galanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Scott.
Scott slips a straight right by Galanos.
Galanos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanos tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is not content to let Scott control the position.
Scott tries to move to mount but Galanos blocks the move with his legs.
Galanos is trying to improve his position.
Scott wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Galanos swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Galanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Galanos tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Galanos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hero Galanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Galanos throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Galanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galanos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Galanos scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scott takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Galanos lands with a shot to the body.
Scott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Galanos does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Galanos as Scott shoots in.
Galanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galanos counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Galanos misses.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Galanos misses with a two punch combination.
Scott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galanos defends it well.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Galanos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galanos.
Scott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galanos.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galanos is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos leaves his chin hanging out and Scott seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Galanos crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro Scott!
Our winner, Alejandro Scott, 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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