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Event: CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022





175 cm
38 yrs
203 lbs



194 cm
41 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wangler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galanos is in Wangler's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Galanos
Wangler pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Galanos
Wangler is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T1#
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (4) Galanos
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.#T2#
Wangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galanos postures up.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (4) Galanos
Galanos can't keep his opponent in guard - Wangler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galanos regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Galanos has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galanos seems keen to control Wangler's posture.#T4#
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
Galanos is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Galanos managing to control the position.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T6#
Galanos keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Galanos pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully. #T7#
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galanos has control of Wangler's left arm, preventing Wangler from doing any damage. #T8#
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (6) Galanos
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (8) vs (6) Galanos
Wangler takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (11) vs (6) Galanos#T9#
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is not going to allow Galanos to sit and survive in this position.
Galanos tries to break free. #SUB#
Galanos showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T10#
Galanos tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position. #T11#
Wangler not allowing Galanos to control his hands.
Wangler has good solid back control here.
Wangler avoiding Galanos 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Galanos is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler not allowing Galanos to control his hands.
Galanos turns into Wangler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (11) vs (8) Galanos
Wangler pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Galanos trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler controlling Galanos's posture. #T14#
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
Bobby Wangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022





194 cm
41 yrs
213 lbs



190 cm
38 yrs
225 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson has Galanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galanos.
Galanos tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Galanos has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Galanos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Galanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Galanos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson 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.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Galanos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Galanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to hold on but Galanos postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galanos controlling his opponent.
Jackson tries to hold on but Galanos postures up.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Galanos takes Jackson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (8) vs (0) Jackson#T4#
Jackson trying to control the hands but Galanos won't let him.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galanos's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (8) vs (2) Jackson
Galanos working a defensive guard here.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Galanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson stays in close to Galanos's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jackson lying in Galanos's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Galanos decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jackson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Galanos!
A relieved looking Hero Galanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 292 - Las Vegas     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022





193 cm
35 yrs
207 lbs



194 cm
41 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galanos sprawls well initially but Jello persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Galanos
Jello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Galanos!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Galanos#SUB#
Jello moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Galanos has worked his arm free - good work by Galanos!
Galanos struggling a bit here.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to advance to mount but can't.
Galanos is not content to let Jello control the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galanos is not content to let Jello control the position.
Galanos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jello is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galanos's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jello tries to advance to mount but Galanos denies him.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Jello is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galanos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jello wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jello looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galanos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Galanos is not content to let Jello control the position.
Galanos stops Jello from passing to mount.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jello moves into full mount! Galanos won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Galanos#T4#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Jello with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.
Galanos has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jello's lack of action.
Jello is stalling here. Galanos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jello seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Galanos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (8) vs (4) Galanos#T5#
Jello is looking to reverse the position.
Galanos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Galanos trying to control the position but Jello is working away. #T6#
Jello is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Jello tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Galanos easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (8) vs (6) Galanos
Jello is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Jello regains half guard.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg. #T8#
Jello is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Galanos jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (9) Galanos
Jello is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Jello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galanos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galanos advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (8) vs (11) Galanos
Jello bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (11) Galanos
Jello wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Jello looking to sit in guard and control but Galanos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (13) Galanos
Jello keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully. #T9#
Jello trying to control the position here.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jello pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Galanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Galanos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jello is looking to sweep but instead, Galanos has passed into half guard.
Galanos passes into side control, despite Jello's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (16) Galanos#T11##SUB2#
Galanos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jello knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
A control attempt from Jello but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (18) Galanos
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jello gets back to full guard.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Galanos won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galanos advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (21) Galanos
Jello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galanos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galanos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jello's legs.
Jello is trying to escape the position but Galanos is controlling the position.
Galanos tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos slows the pace down.
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
Jello prevents Galanos from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 21 to 10.
Hero Galanos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'.

 

Event: CWC 291 - Las Vegas     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022





194 cm
41 yrs
213 lbs



189 cm
29 yrs
220 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Galanos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersson did well to prevent Galanos getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Andersson
Galanos is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andersson looking for subs off his back but Galanos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galanos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galanos's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (2) vs (4) Andersson
My spies in RED BELT ACADEMY inform me that Andersson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good control from Andersson.
Andersson is hanging on to Galanos's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Andersson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Andersson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galanos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Andersson controlling the position well here. Galanos rolled but Andersson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Galanos tries to escape but Andersson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Galanos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Andersson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Galanos can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Andersson working for the choke.
Andersson controlling the position well here. Galanos rolled but Andersson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3#
Galanos wants to control his opponent's hands but Andersson gets his hands free.
Galanos wants to escape the position.
Andersson controls the position.
Galanos just trying to survive but Andersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Andersson has the hooks in. Galanos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Andersson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Andersson 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.
Andersson looking to hold on to the position here but Galanos rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Galanos is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Andersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson is pushing down on Galanos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galanos is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galanos won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5##SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson stalling. #SUB2#
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Galanos trying to control from the bottom. #T6#
Galanos gets back to full guard.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Andersson pushes down on Galanos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Galanos wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well. #T7##SUB2#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galanos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson controlling the action here. #T8#
Galanos won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Galanos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Galanos won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson controlling the pace.
Galanos is refusing to be controlled, as Andersson sits in half guard.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Andersson wants to take a breather but Galanos is having none of it.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Galanos won't allow it. #T10#
Galanos moves into full guard.
Andersson stays in close to Galanos's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Andersson.#T11#
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Andersson postures up.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up. #T13#
Galanos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galanos is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson forces his way into half guard.
Andersson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (7) Andersson#T14#
Galanos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andersson wants to control the pace but Galanos is squirming around nicely.
Andersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Andersson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson wins on points by 7 to 2.
Frank Andersson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CWC 290 - New York     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022





190 cm
38 yrs
225 lbs



194 cm
41 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Galanos regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Galanos
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.#T1#
Jackson postures up.
Galanos controlling Jackson's posture. #SUB2#
Galanos working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galanos for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Galanos being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galanos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (2) Galanos
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Galanos has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson controlling from the top position. #T7#
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Galanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (7) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos is trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos has one of Jackson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Galanos is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it. #T10#
Jackson wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Galanos tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom here.
Galanos is trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Jackson controls the position.
Galanos is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (9) vs (2) Galanos#T12#
Jackson prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Galanos tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson trying to control but Galanos is having none of it.
Galanos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Jackson tries to control but Galanos wriggling away.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galanos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson continues to stall.#T14#
Galanos tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson fails to advance to Galanos's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Tyrano Jackson retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CWC 289 - Los Angeles     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022





180 cm
46 yrs
220 lbs



194 cm
41 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 29 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vicini showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Galanos
Galanos wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Galanos trying to get back to full guard but Vicini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Galanos
Vicini controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos prevents Vicini from taking his back.
Galanos is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Galanos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Galanos is defending the position.
Vicini prevents Galanos from improving his position.#T2#
Galanos is holding on to half guard well.
Galanos is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (0) Galanos
Galanos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galanos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is really struggling to control Galanos but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Galanos tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galanos wants to control but Vicini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (0) Galanos#T4#
Vicini taking a breather here. #SUB#
Vicini 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 Vicini but great work by Galanos.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (11) vs (4) Galanos
Vicini sneaks back into half guard.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vicini tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini is looking to improve his position. #T5#
Galanos is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Galanos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicini wants to hit a sweep here but Galanos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vicini there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (7) Galanos
Vicini working to try and regain half guard. #T6#
Galanos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vicini is holding on tight.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Vicini is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galanos prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.#T7#
Vicini has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Galanos's lack of action.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Galanos 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.
Vicini is looking to improve his position. #T8#
Vicini gets full guard.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Galanos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (10) Galanos
Vicini sneaks back into half guard.
Vicini is looking to improve his position. #T9#
Vicini gets back to full guard.
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Galanos is proving a slippery customer.
Galanos trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (13) Galanos#T10#
Vicini trying to remain calm as Galanos controls from the top position.
Galanos wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
A control attempt from Vicini but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (11) vs (15) Galanos
Vicini regains half guard.
Galanos prevents Vicini from improving his position.#T11#
Vicini is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Well, if Galanos 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.
Vicini wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galanos wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.#T12#
Galanos won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Galanos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
Galanos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galanos is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Galanos wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Vicini looking to control.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Galanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galanos has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
Galanos slips nicely into half guard.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Galanos content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 15 to 11.
A victorious Hero Galanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 29, 2021





194 cm
41 yrs
213 lbs



178 cm
34 yrs
186 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal gets caught napping as Galanos dives in and scores a takedown. Nickal manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal wants to sweep here but Galanos controlling him for the moment.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galanos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (5) Nickal#T1#
Nickal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galanos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nickal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Galanos's legs.
Galanos struggling a bit here.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Galanos wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Galanos tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position. #T2#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal just content to control the position.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Nickal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee asks Nickal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickal prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Galanos wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Galanos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Galanos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Galanos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T5#
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Galanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (4) vs (5) Nickal
Galanos trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away. #T6#
Nickal is pressing down on Galanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galanos postures up.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Galanos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Nickal 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.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.#T9#
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nickal's guard.
Galanos trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
Galanos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Nickal wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galanos is stalling here. Nickal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Galanos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (4) vs (9) Nickal#SUB2#
Nickal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galanos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickal trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom. #T11#
Galanos wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal happy to just control the position for now.
Galanos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Galanos is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Galanos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy. #T13#
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nickal seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nickal wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galanos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021





194 cm
40 yrs
213 lbs



183 cm
36 yrs
208 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Galanos gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (4) vs (0) Average#SUB#
Galanos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Average is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Average's face as Galanos controls the position.
Average manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galanos is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Average moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Average is pulling down on Galanos's head to control his posture. #T2#
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Galanos is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at RED BELT ACADEMY inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Average being controlled here, momentarily.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Galanos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Galanos defends easily.
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average looking to control but Galanos passes into half guard. #T4#
Average wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Average keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5#
Average is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
Galanos controlling from the top position.
Average looking to control.
Galanos is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (4) vs (2) Average
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully. #T7#
Galanos looking to control.
Galanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Average controls the pace.
Average postures up. #T8#
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Galanos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (6) vs (2) Average
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Galanos stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (9) vs (2) Average
Galanos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (11) vs (2) Average
Average is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Galanos tries to control but Average wriggling away.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Average is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
Average tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Average is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Average is holding on tight.
Average tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away. #T12#
Average prevents Galanos from taking his back.
Average tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos prevents Average from getting the reversal.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galanos is trying to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
Galanos content just to control the position here. #T14#
Average is looking to improve his position but Galanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 273     
Date:   Oct 10, 2021





190 cm
37 yrs
226 lbs



194 cm
40 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Galanos gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson has control of Galanos's left arm, preventing Galanos from doing any damage.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Galanos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. #T1#
Jackson seems keen to control Galanos's posture.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Galanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson is pulling down on Galanos's head. It's preventing any offense from Galanos, at least for the moment.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Galanos advances to half guard.
Jackson is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Galanos trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackson wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Galanos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Galanos is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson has Galanos pulled in close to control his posture.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Galanos#T5#
Galanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (4) Galanos
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galanos's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (4) Galanos
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Galanos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Galanos 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.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Galanos is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.#T7#
Jackson is looking to advance position but Galanos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (8) Galanos
Galanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson wants to control but Galanos is having none of it.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Jackson tries to hold on but Galanos postures up.#T8#
Galanos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jackson tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.#T9#
Galanos fails to move to back control.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Jackson wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Galanos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jackson is holding on tight.
Galanos keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Galanos wants to take Jackson's back but he can't do it this time.
Galanos looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11##SUB2#
Galanos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Galanos's body position as best he can.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Galanos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Galanos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galanos trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. #T12#
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Galanos controls from the top position.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Galanos staying calm.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Galanos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (4) vs (10) Galanos
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Jackson is controlling Galanos's trapped leg to prevent Galanos from advancing to side control.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Galanos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Galanos prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to control but Galanos passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (4) vs (13) Galanos

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 13 to 4.
A very excited looking Hero Galanos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CWC 264     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021





180 cm
45 yrs
220 lbs



194 cm
39 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 26 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Vicini shoots in and bounces Galanos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Galanos
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Vicini content to stall in guard here.
Galanos trying to control the position here. #T1#
Galanos wants to control but Vicini passes easily into half guard.
Galanos wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Vicini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vicini prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos keeping control of the position. #T3#
Galanos is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Galanos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vicini jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Galanos
Galanos prevents Vicini from improving position.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4##SUB#
Vicini tries for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
Vicini has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Galanos!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (7) vs (0) Galanos
Vicini prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.
Vicini is stalling here but it's allowed Galanos to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (0) Galanos#T5#
Vicini fails to advance to Galanos's back.
Vicini controlling the position easily from mount.
Galanos is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Vicini moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Galanos has worked his arm free - good work by Galanos! #T6#
Vicini wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
Galanos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vicini off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (10) vs (4) Galanos
Vicini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galanos's guard. Nice work there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (4) Galanos
Vicini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Galanos has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Galanos seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (6) Galanos
Vicini 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.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (12) vs (9) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galanos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
A lull in the action here as Galanos stalls from top position.
Vicini is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Galanos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Vicini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galanos off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (16) vs (9) Galanos
Vicini controlling well, preventing Galanos from escaping the position.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Vicini won't let him.
Vicini keeps control of the position as Galanos tries to break free. #SUB#
Galanos showing good submission defense here.
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Galanos tries to break free. #T10##SUB#
Vicini looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Vicini tightening his grip on Galanos, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Galanos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vicini's arms. #SUB#
Galanos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vicini gets his way! #T11##SUB#
Galanos is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Vicini has locked on a rear naked choke here! Galanos is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 260     
Date:   Sep 05, 2021





187 cm
38 yrs
223 lbs



194 cm
39 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galanos somewhat.
Galanos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halo circles away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Galanos
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galanos is not content to let Halo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Galanos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Galanos!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Galanos has passed into half guard.
Galanos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halo keeping hold of Galanos's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Halo trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos wants to sweep but no luck.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo postures up.
Halo is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halo is looking to advance position but Galanos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (6) vs (6) Galanos
Halo tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.#T3#
Galanos fails to advance to Halo's back.
Halo can't escape the position.
Galanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (6) vs (9) Galanos
Halo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Galanos seems content to control.#T4##SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Galanos trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at PSE , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Galanos trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galanos passes into half guard.
Galanos moves into full mount! Halo won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (6) vs (12) Galanos
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T5#
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos wants to take Halo's back here but Halo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Halo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (6) vs (15) Galanos
Galanos is riding his opponent, not letting Halo buck him off.
Halo is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Galanos looking for the choke but no joy.
Halo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galanos's guard. Nice work there by Halo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (8) vs (15) Galanos#T6#
Halo wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.#SUB2#
Galanos working for a triangle but Halo defends it easily.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo advances to half guard.
Halo wants to advance to full mount but Galanos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Halo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Galanos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (8) vs (17) Galanos
Halo wants to hit a sweep here but Galanos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (20) Galanos#T7#
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Galanos has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (8) vs (23) Galanos
Halo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Galanos keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Halo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Galanos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Halo to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (8) vs (26) Galanos
Galanos biding his time, looking for the opening.
Galanos trying to control.
Halo is in bad spot here. #T8#
Halo turns into Galanos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (10) vs (26) Galanos
Galanos keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Galanos is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (10) vs (28) Galanos
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T10#
Halo pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Halo looking to control but Galanos passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo controlling the position.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (12) vs (28) Galanos
Galanos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Galanos moves into full guard. #T11#
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Galanos is retaining full guard.
Halo passes Galanos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galanos is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Galanos defends it.
Galanos trying to control here.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Halo trying to pass the guard but Galanos defending well.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Galanos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halo pushing down on Galanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Galanos defending well.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control from Galanos's half guard. Galanos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T13#
Halo pushes down on Galanos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galanos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Galanos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Galanos is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (15) vs (28) Galanos
Galanos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galanos trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Galanos wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Galanos regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 28 to 15.
Hero Galanos is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hero Galanos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'.

 

Event: OWGP RD 3     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021





194 cm
39 yrs
213 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 10 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galanos misses with a takedown attempt - Ribbler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ribbler fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (0) vs (2) Ribbler
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galanos is controlling Ribbler's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos is trying to keep Ribbler in close. #T1#
Galanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ribbler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Ribbler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (5) Ribbler
Ribbler tries to advance to mount but Galanos denies him.
Galanos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Ribbler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Galanos seems a little lost for a moment, as Ribbler dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galanos looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (0) vs (7) Ribbler
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Galanos to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (0) vs (10) Ribbler
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Galanos manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (10) Ribbler#T4#
Ribbler pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Galanos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galanos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (12) Ribbler#T5#
Galanos wants to control but Ribbler passes easily into half guard.
Galanos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Ribbler 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.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Ribbler is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Ribbler prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Galanos won't allow Ribbler to pass to mount.
Galanos tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.#T7#
Ribbler trying to mount his opponent but Galanos defends it. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribbler is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Galanos tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Ribbler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos is in trouble now - Ribbler has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (15) Ribbler
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Galanos is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Galanos tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Galanos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ribbler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ribbler prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.#T10#
Galanos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (2) vs (18) Ribbler
I really don't envy Galanos right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribbler controlling the positon.
Galanos is in bad spot here. #T11#
Galanos wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Galanos can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribbler controlling the positon.
Galanos trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler tries to get the hooks in deep but Galanos pushed the leg off. #T12#
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Ribbler keeps control of the position.
Galanos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Galanos is trying to break free. #T13#
Galanos wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Ribbler is riding his opponent, not letting Galanos buck him off.
Ribbler tries to keep control of the position but Galanos is staying busy.
Galanos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galanos gets back to half guard.
Ribbler wants to pass to mount but Galanos is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Galanos is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Ribbler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Ibbe Ribbler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: OWGP Sweet 16     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021





175 cm
38 yrs
188 lbs



194 cm
39 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galanos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galanos showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Galanos
Andreev trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Andreev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galanos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galanos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Andreev trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Andreev controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is looking to get back to full guard here but Galanos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (0) vs (5) Galanos#T1#
Andreev tries to improve position but can't.
Andreev looking for a sweep but Galanos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (0) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Andreev has given up his back. Will we see Galanos going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (0) vs (10) Galanos
Andreev is in bad spot here.
Galanos trying to control momentarily.
Galanos is riding his opponent, not letting Andreev buck him off.
Andreev tries to escape the position. #T2#
Andreev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Andreev's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Galanos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andreev's body.
Galanos controlling well, preventing Andreev from escaping the position.
Andreev breaks Galanos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (10) Galanos
Andreev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (12) Galanos
Andreev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Andreev controls Galanos momentarily but Galanos frees himself.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Andreev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (12) Galanos
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (12) Galanos#T4#
Galanos controls the position for a moment.
Andreev controlling from side mount.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galanos for as long as he can get away with.
Galanos is looking to regain half guard here but Andreev keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Galanos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andreev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Galanos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galanos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Andreev being controlled here momentarily.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Andreev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (7) vs (14) Galanos#T8#
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev controlling the position.
Andreev wants to control the position but Galanos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Andreev tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.
Andreev wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy. #T9#
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Andreev defends it.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Andreev defends it.
Andreev is pressing down on Galanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galanos's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (14) Galanos
Galanos controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.#T10#
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Galanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andreev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (16) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Galanos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galanos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Andreev pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andreev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Galanos is now in half guard. #T12#
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos is controlling the pace.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Galanos is taking a breather. Andreev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Galanos is looking to advance position but Andreev won't allow it.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
Andreev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andreev.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galanos passes into half guard. #T14#
Andreev trying to control here.
Galanos content to control rather than advance.
Galanos prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos wants to pass to mount but Andreev is defending the position.
Andreev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Galanos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (9) vs (19) Galanos

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 19 to 9.
Our winner, Hero Galanos, 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.

 

Event: CWC 234     
Date:   Aug 01, 2021





160 cm
26 yrs
134 lbs



194 cm
39 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Anatta is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Galanos not doing much here.
Galanos wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well. #T1#
Anatta is pressing down on Galanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anatta trying to control the position.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Galanos controlling him for the moment.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Galanos has gone for a leg lock! Anatta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Galanos's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Galanos#T2#
Anatta pushes down on Galanos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but Galanos defending well.
Anatta wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
Galanos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Galanos tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Anatta 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.
Galanos tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Anatta is looking to stall here but Galanos recovers full guard.
Anatta looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Anatta trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta passes Galanos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Galanos wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galanos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos keeping hold of Anatta's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Anatta wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Galanos is pressing down on Anatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anatta trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.#T7#
Galanos has control of Anatta's left arm, preventing Anatta from doing any damage.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Galanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anatta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galanos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galanos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galanos!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (2) vs (6) Galanos
Galanos moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (2) vs (8) Galanos#T8#
Galanos trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
Galanos avoids the attempt from Anatta to control.#T9#
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Galanos looking to secure an arm triangle but Anatta defends it well. #T11#
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Galanos working for a guillotine from mount but Anatta is in no mood to give up.
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Anatta regains half guard.#SUB2#
Galanos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anatta is just riding it out for now. Galanos eventually gives up the hold.
Anatta wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13##SUB2#
Galanos is working for a kimura but Anatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Anatta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Galanos jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (11) Galanos
Anatta is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Anatta is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Galanos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (2) vs (13) Galanos
Anatta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anatta is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos wants to take Anatta's back but he can't do it this time.
Anatta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Hero Galanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 230     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021





187 cm
38 yrs
223 lbs



194 cm
39 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halo closes the distance and clinches up with Galanos, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes Galanos against the cage but Galanos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Galanos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halo's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo working for a triangle but Galanos defends it easily.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Galanos#T1#
Galanos keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Halo is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galanos can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Halo trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom. #T2#
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Galanos trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Galanos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galanos is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Galanos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Galanos controlling the position well.
Halo trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Galanos is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (4) Galanos#T4#
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (2) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos controls the position.
Galanos gets to mount! Halo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (2) vs (9) Galanos
Galanos controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Galanos wants to finish this one by submission but Halo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Galanos. #T5##SUB2#
Galanos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Galanos has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (2) vs (12) Galanos
Halo wants to escape the position.
Galanos is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Galanos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Galanos avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Galanos has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Galanos.
I really don't envy Halo right now. #T6#
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Galanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Halo is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.
Galanos prevents Halo from improving his position.
Galanos is taking a breather. Halo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (12) Galanos
Halo wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is trying to control. Galanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Galanos tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Halo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Galanos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo retains his light heavyweight title!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 08, 2021





194 cm
38 yrs
213 lbs



185 cm
38 yrs
216 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grappler gets caught napping as Galanos dives in and scores a takedown. Grappler manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Galanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galanos advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Well, if Galanos 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. #T1#
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Grappler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grappler trying to control from the bottom.
Grappler is concentrating on defense, preventing Galanos from advancing position. #T2#
Galanos trying to pass the guard but Grappler defending well.
Galanos moves into full mount! Grappler won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Grappler is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Galanos controlling his opponent.
Grappler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grappler has given up his back here. Will Galanos look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (8) vs (0) Grappler
Galanos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grappler just trying to survive but Galanos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galanos wants to control but Grappler is keeping busy.
Galanos gets his hands free as Grappler looks to control. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Galanos tries to get the hooks in deep but Grappler pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Grappler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Galanos.
Grappler staying busy and making it hard for Galanos to control.
Grappler turns into Galanos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (8) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler stands and throws Galanos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (8) vs (5) Grappler#T5#
Galanos is trying to control Grappler's posture but Grappler avoids it.
Grappler wants to take a breather but Galanos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Grappler.
Galanos wants to hit a sweep here but Grappler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Galanos there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (8) vs (8) Grappler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Grappler avoids the attempt from Galanos to control.
Galanos is trying desperately to improve position.
Galanos wants to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Galanos manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Grappler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grappler is trying to control the action in half guard but Galanos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Galanos actively working from the bottom here.
Galanos is trying to control but Grappler manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (8) vs (11) Grappler#T8#
Grappler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Galanos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galanos is trying to reverse the position but instead Grappler has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (8) vs (14) Grappler#T9#
Galanos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Grappler keeps control of the position.
Grappler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Galanos doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler is not going to allow Galanos to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Grappler keeps control of the position as Galanos tries to break free.
Grappler keeps control of the position easily here as Galanos tries to buck him off. #T11#
Galanos tries to break free.
Grappler has good solid back control here.
Grappler has the hooks in. Galanos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Grappler controls the action.
Galanos tries to roll but Grappler sticks to his back.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Grappler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Galanos can't escape the position.
Grappler struggling to keep hold of the position. #T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler wins on points by 14 to 8.
Steel Grappler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Jun 30, 2021





194 cm
38 yrs
213 lbs



191 cm
25 yrs
218 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Stark gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Stark
Stark has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Galanos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Stark
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stark's legs.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (5) vs (2) Stark
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Galanos is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Stark is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Stark is working for a kimura but Galanos is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Galanos moves into full guard.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Stark is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stark passes Galanos's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Galanos is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Galanos gets full guard.#SUB2#
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Galanos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Galanos has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (7) vs (2) Stark
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Galanos defends it easily. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Stark looking for subs off his back but Galanos has passed one foot through into half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Stark looking for subs off his back but Galanos has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Galanos is looking for a kimura here.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Galanos content to control rather than advance.
Galanos trying to control from half guard but Stark is working away. #SUB2#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Galanos wants to pass to mount but Stark is defending the position.
Galanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stark looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Galanos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (10) vs (2) Stark
Galanos looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark working to try and regain half guard.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Stark gets back to half guard.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galanos advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (13) vs (2) Stark
Galanos controls the position from side control.
Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Galanos's best efforts.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stark!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (16) vs (2) Stark#T10#
Galanos controlling from mount.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galanos moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (19) vs (2) Stark
Will Galanos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Galanos keeps control of the position as Stark tries to break free.
Galanos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Galanos keeps control of the position as Stark tries to break free. #T11##SUB#
Galanos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stark has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stark tries to escape but Galanos has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Galanos working for a choke but Stark is defending well.
Stark is in bad spot here.
Stark is keeping busy.
Stark tries to escape but Galanos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stark turns into Galanos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (19) vs (4) Stark#T12#
Stark wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Galanos has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (21) vs (4) Stark#SUB2#
Stark working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Galanos has passed into half guard!
Galanos trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Galanos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Stark looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Galanos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (24) vs (4) Stark#T13#
Stark looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (27) vs (4) Stark#SUB#
Galanos has his arm under Stark's chin here. Game over son! Galanos squeezes tightly and Stark is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hero Galanos!
A victorious Hero Galanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jun 29, 2021





182 cm
40 yrs
265 lbs



194 cm
38 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brent Boston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Boston closes the distance and clinches.
Galanos tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Galanos is trying to trip Boston. He has hold of a leg but Boston is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Galanos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boston (0) vs (2) Galanos
Boston is trying to control the position but Galanos postures up.
Galanos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Boston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galanos advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boston (0) vs (5) Galanos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos working away.
Boston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos controlling from side mount.
Boston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Boston is looking to improve his position.
Galanos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Galanos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boston keeps working.
Boston works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Boston looking to control.
Boston pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Galanos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Boston keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
Boston is trying to control the position but Galanos postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galanos stays in close to Boston's body and controls the position.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now.
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving. #T4#
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now.
Boston is trying to control the position but Galanos postures up.
Boston pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boston trying to keep a closed guard but Galanos is proving a slippery customer.
Galanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Let's hope that Galanos 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.
Galanos pushing down on Boston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galanos prevents Boston from improving his position.
Boston trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Boston is trying to get back to full guard.
Boston is breathing heavily.#T6#
Galanos is pressing down on Boston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boston is holding on for now.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Galanos seems to be looking for submissions.
Galanos trying to control from half guard but Boston is working away. #T7#
Galanos wants to pass to mount but Boston is defending the position.
Boston wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boston (0) vs (8) Galanos
Boston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galanos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Galanos trying to control the action but Boston is working from the bottom.
Boston seems a little lost for a moment, as Galanos dominates the positioning.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boston is trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos happy to just control the position for now.
Boston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Galanos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.
Galanos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boston (0) vs (11) Galanos
Galanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boston is looking to escape.
Galanos controlling the pace for now.
Boston is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Galanos wants to take Boston's back but he can't do it this time.
Galanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galanos tries to control but Boston wriggling away.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
Boston has given up his back. Will we see Galanos going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Boston (0) vs (14) Galanos#T11##SUB2#
Galanos has his arm under Boston's chin here. Game over son! Galanos squeezes tightly and Boston is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   May 20, 2021





182 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs



194 cm
38 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Galanos.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Galanos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Galanos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Galanos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones not doing much here.
Galanos tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T2#
Galanos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos is holding on to half guard well.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Galanos trying to control but Jones postures up.
Galanos tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #T4#
Galanos wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galanos is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones fails to take his opponent's back.
Galanos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Galanos tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away. #SUB#
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Galanos has worked his arm free - good work by Galanos!
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working. #SUB#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
Galanos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Galanos defends it.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones is looking to advance position but Galanos won't allow it.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Galanos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Galanos.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (8) vs (5) Galanos#T7#
Galanos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galanos has given up his back. Will we see Jones going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (11) vs (5) Galanos
Jones avoiding Galanos 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones controlling well, preventing Galanos from escaping the position.
Galanos trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galanos is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8#
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him. #SUB#
Galanos fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
What can Galanos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T9#
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is riding his opponent, not letting Galanos buck him off.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip. #SUB#
Galanos fending off the submission attempt from Jones. #SUB#
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T10#
Galanos turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (11) vs (7) Galanos
Jones keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to control. #T11#
Galanos is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galanos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (13) vs (7) Galanos#T12#
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Galanos controlling the position.
Jones trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Jones is really struggling to control Galanos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13##SUB2#
Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is looking to advance position but Galanos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (13) vs (11) Galanos#T14#
Jones regains half guard.
Galanos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (13) vs (14) Galanos
Galanos controls the position.
Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Jones is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 14 to 13.
Hero Galanos is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Hero Galanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   May 19, 2021





194 cm
38 yrs
213 lbs



188 cm
31 yrs
240 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
El Toro has closed the distance and engaged Galanos in a clinch. #TD2#
El Toro successfully pulls guard.
Galanos sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Galanos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Galanos wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Galanos controlling from the top position.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass. #T2#
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.#T3#
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galanos won't allow El Toro to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that El Toro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Galanos trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Galanos is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Galanos wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Galanos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galanos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El Toro for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
El Toro has control of Galanos's left arm, preventing Galanos from doing any damage.
Galanos wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T7#
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet. #T8#
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
El Toro working a defensive guard but Galanos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (3) vs (0) El Toro
Galanos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
El Toro is not content to let Galanos control the position.
El Toro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galanos trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Galanos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galanos wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro is being controlled here.
El Toro is not content to let Galanos control the position. #T11#
Galanos tries to move into full mount but can't pass El Toro's legs.
Galanos working away.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #T12#
Galanos tries to move to mount but El Toro blocks the move with his legs.
El Toro is trying to improve his position.
El Toro is not content to let Galanos control the position.
El Toro looks to move to half guard but instead Galanos has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (5) vs (0) El Toro#T13#
El Toro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro is looking to get to half guard.
Galanos wants to take El Toro's back here but El Toro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galanos avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.#T14#
El Toro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Toro prevents Galanos from taking his back.
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Hero Galanos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   May 18, 2021





215 cm
38 yrs
242 lbs



194 cm
38 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Coe feints and as Galanos raises his hands in defense, Coe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Galanos
Galanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Coe is defending well.
Coe is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coe trying to control but Galanos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
I've been told that Galanos has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Coe is holding on to half guard well.
Galanos prevents Coe from improving his position.#T1#
Coe trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Galanos is looking to advance position but Coe won't allow it.
Coe is refusing to be controlled, as Galanos sits in half guard.
Coe is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Galanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos is thwarting Coe's attempts to control the position.
Coe is doing well to control the position and prevent Galanos from advancing to side control.
Coe gets full guard.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galanos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (2) Galanos#T3#
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (4) Galanos#SUB#
Coe has his foot on Galanos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galanos works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Coe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galanos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galanos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (4) vs (7) Galanos
Coe is trying to improve his position.
Coe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Coe is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Galanos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T5#
Coe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Galanos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (4) vs (10) Galanos
Galanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galanos avoids the attempt from Coe to control.#T6#
Coe working to try and regain half guard.
Galanos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Coe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (10) Galanos
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Galanos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coe escapes and throws Galanos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (9) vs (10) Galanos#T7#
Galanos is letting Coe control him for a moment.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe wants to take a breather but Galanos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Coe.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Galanos managing to control the position. #T8#
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galanos has control of Coe's left arm, preventing Coe from doing any damage.
Galanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (9) vs (12) Galanos#T9#
Galanos prevents Coe from improving his position.
Well, if Galanos 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.
Galanos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (9) vs (15) Galanos
Galanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Galanos avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Coe tries to hold on but Galanos postures up.#T11#
Coe working to try and regain half guard.
Galanos avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Galanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galanos trying to control but Coe is having none of it. #T12#
Coe is looking to improve his position but Galanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Galanos fails to move to back control.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Coe tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Galanos tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
Galanos avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Coe is trying to escape the mount.
Galanos avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Coe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Coe (9) vs (18) Galanos
Coe tries to escape the position.
Galanos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Coe doesn't escape.
Coe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos is looking to control Coe but Coe is wriggling around and keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 18 to 9.
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   May 11, 2021





194 cm
38 yrs
213 lbs



180 cm
26 yrs
187 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Galanos in a clinch. #TD#
Galanos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Galanos content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there. #T1#
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galanos stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Cruz
Galanos staying calm.#T2#
Cruz wants to control but Galanos postures up.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz looks to move to half guard but instead Galanos has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (7) vs (0) Cruz
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (10) vs (0) Cruz#T3##SUB#
Cruz fending off the submission attempt from Galanos.
Cruz is really stuck here.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galanos keeps control of the position easily here as Cruz tries to buck him off.
Cruz just trying to survive but Galanos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4##SUB#
Galanos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cruz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Galanos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cruz for a finish.
Cruz tries to roll but Galanos sticks to his back.
Galanos biding his time, controlling Cruz.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Galanos keeps control of the position.
Cruz trying to control the hands but Galanos won't let him. #SUB#
Galanos looking for the choke but no joy.
Galanos is riding his opponent, not letting Cruz buck him off.
Galanos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cruz tries to roll but Galanos sticks to his back.
Cruz trying to control the position but Galanos manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Cruz 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.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Galanos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Galanos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cruz tries to break free. #SUB#
Galanos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7#
Cruz is trying to break free.
Galanos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Galanos controlling well, preventing Cruz from escaping the position. #SUB#
Galanos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cruz is defending well though. Galanos let's go of the attempt for now.
Galanos has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Galanos keeps control of the position easily here as Cruz tries to buck him off.
Galanos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8##SUB#
Galanos is looking for the choke from the back position but Cruz is controlling his hands well.
Cruz trying to control the hands but Galanos breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Galanos keeps control of the position.
Cruz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Galanos gets his hands free as Cruz looks to control. #SUB#
Galanos looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Galanos tightening his grip on Cruz, looking for the choke. #T9#
Galanos not allowing Cruz to control his hands.
Galanos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cruz.
Galanos tries to get the hooks in deep but Cruz pushed the leg off.
Cruz tries to break free.
Galanos is looking to control Cruz but Cruz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cruz tries to roll but Galanos sticks to his back. #T10#
Galanos wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Cruz right now.
Galanos doesn't have the hooks in and Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (10) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Galanos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Galanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (12) vs (2) Cruz#T11#
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (15) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz stops Galanos from passing to mount.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Galanos controls the position.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz tries to control but Galanos manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (18) vs (2) Cruz#T12##SUB#
Galanos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cruz tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Cruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Cruz right now. #T13#
I really don't envy Cruz right now. #SUB#
Galanos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cruz for a finish.
Cruz tries to roll but Galanos sticks to his back. #SUB#
Galanos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cruz for a finish. #T14##SUB#
Cruz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cruz is really stuck here.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos not allowing Cruz to control his hands.
Cruz is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A victorious Hero Galanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Michael Cruz had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 10, 2021





182 cm
39 yrs
209 lbs



194 cm
38 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Junkyard Dog! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos scores with a takedown into Dog's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dog (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Galanos trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Galanos controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Galanos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Galanos might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Galanos pushing down on Dog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura but Dog is defending well.
Dog wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well.
Galanos is looking to advance position but Dog won't allow it.
Dog is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Galanos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Galanos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dog gets back to full guard. #T4#
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dog (2) vs (2) Galanos
Dog preventing the sweep.
Dog trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Dog being controlled here momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Galanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galanos wants to sweep here but Dog controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Galanos is pulling down on Dog's head to control his posture.
Dog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Dog trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Galanos is retaining full guard.
Galanos has his hands on Dog's head, controlling the position.
Galanos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dog (2) vs (4) Galanos#T8#
Dog can't keep his opponent in guard - Galanos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Dog is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
Dog keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Dog works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Galanos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dog (2) vs (7) Galanos
Dog is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Galanos wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galanos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dog's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Dog struggling a bit here.
Dog is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Dog is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Galanos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dog tries to improve position but can't.
Dog stops Galanos from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Galanos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dog rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Galanos's guard! Nice work there by Dog!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dog (4) vs (7) Galanos#T14#
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Galanos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dog (4) vs (9) Galanos
Galanos preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Galanos is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 9 to 4.
Hero Galanos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CACC 185: Cubbedge vs Steel     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021





194 cm
37 yrs
213 lbs



178 cm
22 yrs
226 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Galanos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petersen!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (4) vs (0) Petersen
Galanos taking a breather here.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Galanos trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen prevents Galanos from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petersen has one of Galanos's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1#
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galanos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Galanos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (6) vs (0) Petersen
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (6) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (8) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen looking to control.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Galanos looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Galanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Petersen pulls Galanos in to control the position.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Galanos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Galanos controlling him for the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (11) vs (2) Petersen
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Galanos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petersen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Galanos wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen isn't going anywhere.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Petersen trying to control but Galanos flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (14) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Galanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Galanos controlling his opponent.
Galanos tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen is trying to escape the mount but Galanos keeps good control and instead manages to take Petersen's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (17) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the hands but Galanos breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Petersen right now.
Petersen staying busy and making it hard for Galanos to control.
Galanos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Petersen doesn't escape.
Will Galanos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Galanos avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
Petersen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Galanos. #T9#
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Galanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Galanos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen trying to control the position. #T10#
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is trying to keep Galanos in close.
Petersen is controlling Galanos's posture.
Petersen looking to control but Galanos passes into half guard.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Galanos pushing down on Petersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (20) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T12#
Galanos is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Galanos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (23) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (26) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to escape but Galanos has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Petersen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Galanos gets his way!
Galanos is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape. #T13#
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well. #SUB#
Galanos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (29) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Galanos wants to take his opponent's back but Petersen doesn't allow it.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Galanos isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen tries to control the position but Galanos now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (32) vs (2) Petersen
I really don't envy Petersen right now.
Petersen just trying to survive but Galanos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galanos tries to keep control of the position but Petersen is staying busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 32 to 2.
Our winner, Hero Galanos, 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.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'.

 

Event: CACC 175: Ty vs Diesel     
Date:   Feb 28, 2021





176 cm
30 yrs
210 lbs



194 cm
37 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Galanos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (0) Galanos
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toussaint trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Toussaint drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galanos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galanos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galanos!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toussaint (2) vs (4) Galanos
Galanos controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Toussaint'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.
Galanos wants to control but Toussaint is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint seems a little lost for a moment, as Galanos dominates the positioning.#T1#
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toussaint keeps working.
Galanos taking a breather here.
Toussaint is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galanos wants to control but Toussaint is keeping him busy. #T2#
Toussaint wants to control but Galanos postures up.
Toussaint tries to improve position but can't.
Galanos controlling from side mount.
Toussaint can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Toussaint is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Toussaint stops Galanos from passing to mount.
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galanos advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (2) vs (6) Galanos#T4#
Toussaint is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Toussaint can't escape the position. #T5#
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Toussaint is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toussaint tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toussaint wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (2) vs (9) Galanos#T6#
Toussaint trying to control the hands but Galanos won't let him.
Toussaint rolls, trying to escape but Galanos keeps control of the position.
Toussaint trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Galanos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Toussaint is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toussaint staying busy and making it hard for Galanos to control. #SUB2#
Toussaint defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T7#
Galanos wants to control but Toussaint is keeping busy.
Toussaint wants to escape the position.
Toussaint is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos trying to control.
Galanos wants to control but Toussaint manages to buck him off and is now in Galanos's guard! Nice work there by Toussaint!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (4) vs (9) Galanos#T8#
Toussaint stands and throws Galanos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (7) vs (9) Galanos
Galanos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galanos tries to roll over but Toussaint keeps him under control.
Galanos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Galanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galanos.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos working a defensive guard here.
Toussaint looking to pass the guard.
Galanos managing to control the position.
Galanos looking to control.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Galanos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but Galanos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (7) vs (11) Galanos
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Toussaint pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
Toussaint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (9) vs (11) Galanos
Galanos trying to control but Toussaint postures up. #T11##SUB#
Toussaint looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Galanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Galanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toussaint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Galanos keeping full guard, as Toussaint tries to pass.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Galanos is retaining full guard.
Toussaint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13##SUB2#
Toussaint got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galanos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toussaint has managed to get both his arms back between Galanos's legs - danger averted.
Toussaint sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galanos's guard.
Toussaint working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Galanos's thigh. Galanos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.#T14#
Galanos has his hands on Toussaint's head, controlling the position.
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toussaint is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos has control of Toussaint's left arm, preventing Toussaint from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 11 to 9.
Hero Galanos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CACC 164: Hozdic vs Sparxx II     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021





194 cm
37 yrs
213 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
220 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Galanos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Dalton managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dalton 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.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton is trying to keep Galanos in close.
Galanos trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Galanos controlling him for the moment.
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galanos won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Galanos wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton seems keen to control Galanos's posture.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton is pulling down on Galanos's head. It's preventing any offense from Galanos, at least for the moment.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard. #T3#
Dalton controlling the position.
Dalton is continuing to stall.
Galanos is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Galanos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Galanos is proving a slippery customer.
Galanos stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Galanos content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Dalton controls Galanos momentarily but Galanos frees himself.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Galanos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dalton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dalton is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Galanos wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Galanos is controlling the pace.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Dalton is still trying to improve position.
Galanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Galanos prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Galanos is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?#T6#
Galanos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Galanos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dalton is looking to get back to full guard here but Galanos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Galanos taking a breather here.
Dalton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galanos off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (5) vs (4) Dalton#T7#
Galanos is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Galanos just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galanos wants to escape the position.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Galanos.
Galanos is keeping busy. #T8#
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Galanos tries to buck him off.
Dalton tries to get the hooks in deep but Galanos pushed the leg off.
Dalton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dalton trying to control.#T9#
Galanos tries to escape the position.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Galanos doesn't escape.
Galanos can't escape the position.
Dalton tries to keep control of the position but Galanos is staying busy.
Galanos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalton's guard. Nice work there by Galanos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (7) vs (4) Dalton#T10#
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton is looking to sweep but instead, Galanos has passed into half guard.
Dalton is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Dalton trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg. #T11#
Galanos trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Galanos wants to pass to mount but Dalton is defending the position.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton is holding on to half guard well.
Galanos stalling.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Galanos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton is defending well. #T12#
Dalton controlling the position for now.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Dalton wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well.
Galanos stalling.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg. #SUB#
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
Dalton wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
Galanos is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Dalton keeping hold of Galanos's head, controlling as best he can.
Dalton trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well.
Dalton trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Galanos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (10) vs (4) Dalton
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Dalton wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CACC 153: Average vs Galanos     
Date:   Dec 20, 2020





183 cm
32 yrs
208 lbs



194 cm
36 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Average darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Galanos
Average is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Average is keen to just control but Galanos is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Galanos wants to sweep but Average has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Galanos#SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galanos has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Galanos is looking to regain half guard here but Average keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Average tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Average trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos tries to bench press Average off him but Average keeps the position.
Galanos stops Average from passing to mount. #T2#
Average trying to control the position but Galanos is working away.
Galanos wants to control but Average postures up.
Average tries to move into full mount but can't pass Galanos's legs.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Average goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Galanos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Average's guard! Nice work there by Galanos!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (5) vs (2) Galanos#T3#
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Galanos is proving a slippery customer.
Average wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Galanos is now in half guard.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Average looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Galanos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Average looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Galanos prevents Average from improving his position.#T5#
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Galanos sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.
Galanos trying to mount his opponent but Average defends it.
Average is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Average manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Average keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass. #T6#
Average keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Average keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass. #SUB#
Average is looking for a triangle but Galanos pushes his legs off easily.
Average wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Galanos is now in half guard.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Galanos sits in half guard. #T7#
Galanos content to control rather than advance.
Galanos is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Galanos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Galanos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Average is holding on to half guard well.
Galanos stalling.
Average wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well.
Well, if Galanos 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. #T9##SUB2#
Galanos is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Galanos stalling away here and it's allowed Average to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
Average has his hands on Galanos's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galanos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Average looking to control. #SUB#
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Average might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos postures up. #T11#
Galanos passes into half guard.
Galanos moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (5) Galanos
Average is looking for a sweep.
Galanos trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Average's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Galanos taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Galanos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galanos controls the position.
Average tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Average holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T13#
A lull in the action here as Galanos stalls from top position.
Galanos trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Galanos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Galanos wants to control but Average is keeping him busy. #T14#
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (7) vs (5) Galanos
Average prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Joe Average is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Joe Average was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde     
Date:   Dec 06, 2020





194 cm
36 yrs
213 lbs



178 cm
36 yrs
220 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos tries to sprawl but Lopez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (0) vs (2) Lopez
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Galanos is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Galanos defends it.
Lopez prevents Galanos from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
Galanos regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Galanos keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Galanos controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Galanos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (2) Lopez
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass. #T2#
Galanos content to stall in guard here.
Galanos trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos slips nicely into half guard.
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it. #T4#
Galanos is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Galanos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (2) Lopez
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5##SUB#
Lopez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Galanos.
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Lopez tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away. #T6#
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Galanos working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Lopez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Galanos! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hero Galanos!
A very excited looking Hero Galanos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CACC 138: Silva vs Ward     
Date:   Nov 15, 2020





194 cm
36 yrs
213 lbs



185 cm
36 yrs
216 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Galanos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (4) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler is looking for a sweep.
Galanos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Galanos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Grappler is looking for a sweep.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Grappler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler stops Galanos from passing to mount.
Galanos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grappler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Grappler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galanos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galanos gets to mount! Grappler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (6) vs (0) Grappler
Galanos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grappler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grappler has a hand on Galanos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Galanos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (9) vs (0) Grappler#T2#
Grappler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galanos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (12) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler tries to control Galanos's body but Galanos pushes him off. Grappler squirms to his side and now Galanos has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (15) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Grappler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappler can't escape the position. #T3#
Galanos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Grappler trying to control the hands but Galanos won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Grappler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grappler staying busy and making it hard for Galanos to control.
Galanos is trying to stick to Grappler's back but Grappler is turning into Galanos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Galanos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grappler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (15) vs (2) Grappler#T4#
Galanos 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.
Galanos working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Galanos looking for a guillotine here but Grappler defends easily.
Grappler trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Grappler being controlled here momentarily.
Galanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galanos pulls Grappler in close to prevent any damage.
Grappler is looking to advance position but Galanos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (19) vs (2) Grappler
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galanos content just to control the position here. #T6#
Grappler gets back to half guard.
Galanos uses his free foot to push down on Grappler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grappler.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (22) vs (2) Grappler
Galanos looking to control but Grappler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grappler is trying desperately to improve position.
Galanos works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (25) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler is keeping busy. #T7##SUB#
Galanos looking to break Grappler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Grappler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Galanos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Grappler right now. #SUB#
Galanos looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Galanos has the hooks in. Grappler is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Galanos passes his arm under Grappler's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Grappler taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 26, 2020





185 cm
31 yrs
180 lbs



194 cm
35 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Galanos defends well and MacGowan ends up having to push Galanos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
MacGowan closes the distance and pushes Galanos back into the cage.
MacGowan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galanos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Galanos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacGowan is trying to keep an underhook but Galanos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Galanos
Well, if Galanos 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. #SUB2#
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Galanos#T1#
Galanos controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
MacGowan regains half guard.
Galanos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Galanos is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
Galanos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan trying to control the position. #T3#
Galanos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos is trying is best to control the position here.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
MacGowan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position.
Galanos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Galanos is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (5) Galanos#T6#
Galanos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but MacGowan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (10) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galanos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galanos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Galanos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan wants to control the action but instead Galanos gets a body lock and reverses into MacGowan's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (7) Galanos#T9#
MacGowan looking to control.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos looking to pass the guard. #T10#
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan controlling Galanos's posture. #T11#
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Galanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Galanos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (12) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
MacGowan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Galanos working a defensive guard here.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGowan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.
Galanos looking for a sweep but MacGowan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (17) vs (7) Galanos
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
A very excited looking Shane MacGowan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler     
Date:   Oct 04, 2020





194 cm
35 yrs
213 lbs



187 cm
38 yrs
201 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Timmermans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galanos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Timmermans clinches up against the ropes.
Galanos wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmermans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galanos is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Timmermans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hero Galanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmermans jumps guard but Galanos turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Timmermans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galanos walks away with a smile on his face. Timmermans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galanos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timmermans tries to avoid it but Galanos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timmermans to the ground. Timmermans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Timmermans clinches with his opponent.
Galanos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Galanos is working for takedown but Timmermans is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Timmermans manages to pull guard.
Galanos preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Timmermans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galanos postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galanos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galanos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
Timmermans managing to control the position. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Timmermans working a defensive guard here.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Timmermans has an active guard here but Galanos has managed to pass into half guard.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timmermans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmermans is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Galanos wants to free his trapped foot but Timmermans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Timmermans for as long as he can get away with.
Timmermans is trying to control but can't.
Galanos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Galanos works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (3) vs (0) Timmermans
Galanos wants to take Timmermans's back but he can't do it this time.
Timmermans tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos tries to control but Timmermans wriggling away.
Timmermans is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Galanos controlling from mount.
Timmermans can't escape the position.
Galanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galanos fails to advance to Timmermans's back. #T7#
Timmermans tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Timmermans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos looking to control but Timmermans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Timmermans is trying to escape the mount.
Timmermans keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Timmermans has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Galanos's lack of action.
Timmermans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans trying to control but Galanos postures up. #SUB2#
Timmermans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Galanos seems content to control.#T9#
Timmermans is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Timmermans is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Galanos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Timmermans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Timmermans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Timmermans wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Timmermans is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Galanos not doing much here.
Galanos continues to stall.#T11#
Timmermans wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Timmermans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (6) vs (0) Timmermans
Timmermans really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T12#
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Timmermans is holding on tight.
Timmermans can't escape the position.
Timmermans is still trying to improve position.
Galanos tries to control but Timmermans wriggling away.
Galanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Timmermans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Timmermans looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (9) vs (0) Timmermans
Galanos has the hooks in. Timmermans is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Timmermans is keeping busy.
Timmermans tries to escape the position. #T14#
Galanos controls the action.
Timmermans rolls, trying to escape but Galanos keeps control of the position.
Timmermans manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galanos's guard. Nice work there by Timmermans.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (9) vs (2) Timmermans
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (11) vs (2) Timmermans
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Hero Galanos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 09, 2020





193 cm
34 yrs
245 lbs



194 cm
34 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hozdic has Galanos up against the cage in a clinch.
Hozdic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galanos is defending well.
Hozdic is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Galanos is trying to trip Hozdic. He has hold of a leg but Hozdic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Galanos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Galanos
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (4) Galanos
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Galanos trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hozdic is looking to sweep but instead, Galanos has passed into half guard. #T2#
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Hozdic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well. #T3#
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.
Hozdic trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Galanos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hozdic trying to control here.
Galanos wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Galanos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Galanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hozdic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hozdic.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos trying to move into half guard but instead Hozdic has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (4) Galanos#T6#
Galanos 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.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Galanos pulls Hozdic in close to his closed guard and prevents Hozdic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer. #T7#
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Galanos controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself.
Hozdic won't allow Galanos to sweep him here.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Galanos pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Galanos wants to improve his position but instead Hozdic has moved into half guard.
Galanos is controlling Hozdic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hozdic prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Hozdic uses his free foot to push down on Galanos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Galanos.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (4) Galanos#T10#
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Galanos tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hozdic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galanos is just holding on here. Hozdic manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (10) vs (4) Galanos#T11#
Galanos tries to break free.
Hozdic controlling from the back.
Hozdic is trying to stick to Galanos's back but Galanos is turning into Hozdic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hozdic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Galanos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (10) vs (6) Galanos#T12#
Hozdic controls Galanos momentarily but Galanos frees himself.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hozdic has Galanos pulled in close to control his posture.
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Galanos trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic is trying to keep Galanos in close.
Hozdic wants to control the position but Galanos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hozdic is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T14#
Galanos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hozdic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hozdic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Galanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic trying to control but Galanos postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.

 

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 1300 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1680 p4p, 213 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!




194 cm
33 yrs
213 lbs



182 cm
38 yrs
200 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazzini.

Mazzini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galanos's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (0) vs (2) Mazzini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos tries to roll over but Mazzini keeps him under control.
Galanos trying to control here.
Galanos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Galanos is defending well.
Mazzini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzini is working away from the top position though.
Mazzini trying to control from half guard but Galanos is working away.
Galanos trying to control from the bottom.
Mazzini stalling away here and it's allowed Galanos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos working a defensive guard here.
Galanos controlling Mazzini's posture.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Galanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mazzini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mazzini passes Galanos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mazzini is looking to stall here but Galanos recovers full guard.
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mazzini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Galanos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mazzini has Galanos in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzini.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galanos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (4) Mazzini

Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mazzini controls the pace.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mazzini controls the pace.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mazzini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galanos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face as Mazzini controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mazzini gets to mount! Galanos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (2) vs (9) Mazzini
Galanos is trying desperately to improve position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mazzini controlling from the full mount.
Mazzini looking to control but Galanos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mazzini controlling the position easily from mount.
Galanos is trying to reverse the position but instead Mazzini has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (2) vs (12) Mazzini

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Galanos right now.

Galanos showing good submission defense here.
Galanos tries to escape but Mazzini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Galanos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Galanos wants to escape the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to keep control of the position but Galanos is staying busy.
Galanos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Mazzini keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Mazzini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Galanos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mazzini.

Mazzini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Galanos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mazzini.
Galanos wants to control his opponent's hands but Mazzini gets his hands free.

Mazzini looking for the RNC.
Galanos can't escape the position.

Galanos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Galanos can't escape the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Mazzini is looking for the choke from the back position but Galanos is controlling his hands well.
Galanos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Galanos tries to break free.

Galanos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Galanos breaks Mazzini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (4) vs (12) Mazzini

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mazzini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Mazzini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galanos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos won't allow Mazzini to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Vito Mazzini, 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.

 

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11728 p4p, 575 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 1288 p4p, 0 weight class). Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Helio Kimura has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Helio Kimura seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?




190 cm
45 yrs
235 lbs



194 cm
33 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Galanos has Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.

Galanos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galanos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galanos has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Galanos is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Galanos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos 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.
Galanos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galanos is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galanos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura trying to control the position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Galanos tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.

Galanos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Galanos taking a breather here.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Galanos in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Galanos stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a sweep but Galanos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Galanos is having none of it.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Galanos looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Galanos looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Galanos throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Scott has gone for a leg lock! Galanos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scott's guard.#REVR#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Galanos is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
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. #T3#
Galanos wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it. #REF3#
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. #TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T4#
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!#SUB2#
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!
#R2#
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?#TD#
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. #T1##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#ROC2#
Galanos is rocked!#T2#
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.

 

Event: BCS 12     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
A jab from Galanos misses.
Niska looks to throw the jab but Galanos is out of range.
Galanos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Niska takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Niska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galanos.
Niska misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Galanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galanos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Niska is out of range and Galanos settles back down.
Galanos slips under a jab from Niska.
Galanos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galanos throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range.
Galanos ducks right into an uppercut from Niska.
Good leg kick by Galanos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Niska misses with an uppercut.
Galanos lands with a straight right. Niska didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Niska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galanos misses with a body shot.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
Galanos scores with a decent looking hook.
Niska misses with a body shot.
Galanos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Galanos cracks Niska with an open hand slap.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Galanos.
Niska scores with a nice head shot.
Niska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galanos. #KD2#
Niska cracks Galanos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Niska has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Galanos to stand back up!#ROC2#
Galanos is rocked!
Niska lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Galanos head around and knocks him out cold! Niska hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juha Niska!
Juha Niska is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Juha Niska was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: EFC Thompson vs Castillo     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Galanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Treadwell.
Galanos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Treadwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Galanos's head. #TD2#
Galanos gets caught napping as Treadwell dives in and scores a takedown. Galanos manages to retain guard.
Galanos managing to control the position.
Treadwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Treadwell preventing the sweep.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Treadwell from controlling successfully.
Treadwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Treadwell postures up. #SUB#
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Treadwell defends it easily.
Treadwell throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Galanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Treadwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Treadwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Treadwell wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.#SUB#
Galanos working for a triangle but Treadwell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Treadwell scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Treadwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Treadwell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Treadwell postures up. #SUB#
Treadwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galanos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Treadwell trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Treadwell chips away with some ground and pound.
Treadwell throwing strikes but missing.
Treadwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Treadwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos controls Treadwell momentarily but Treadwell frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Galanos throws a leg kick
and Treadwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Treadwell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galanos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Galanos throws a jab when Treadwell was well out of range.
Galanos blocks a head kick by Treadwell.
A quick step to the side and Galanos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galanos misses with a looping left.
Galanos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Treadwell slips under a jab from Galanos.
Treadwell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Treadwell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galanos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Treadwell is in Galanos's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Treadwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galanos's guard.
Galanos tries to roll over but Treadwell keeps him under control.
Treadwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Galanos is trying to control but can't.
Treadwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Treadwell slips a nice elbow through Galanos's hands, connecting with Galanos's forehead.
Treadwell working over Galanos with some ground and pound. Galanos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Galanos is rocked!
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh Galanos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galanos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Treadwell scores with a big shot! Galanos's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Galanos! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Forest Treadwell!
After the fight, De Forest Treadwell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: EFC Zexi vs McCullen     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Galanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Galanos is looking to chop away at Shifter's legs.
Galanos thows a leg kick but Shifter checks it #TD#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galanos! #SUB#
Shifter 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 Shifter but great work by Galanos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter sneaks back into half guard.
Galanos is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
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.
Galanos passes to side control. #SUB2#
Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Galanos advances to full mount.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Galanos content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Shifter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Galanos.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is having none of it.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Shifter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shifter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter being controlled here momentarily.
Shifter pushing down on Galanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Galanos is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galanos is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
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 Andy Shifter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shifter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shifter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galanos tries to avoid it but Shifter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galanos to the ground. Galanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Galanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galanos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Galanos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shifter momentarily.
A jab from Galanos does it's job there.
Galanos misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shifter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galanos passes Shifter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galanos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galanos's back!#T1#
Galanos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Andy Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Galanos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galanos is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galanos sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter wants to pass to mount but Galanos is defending the position.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos gets back to full guard.
Shifter passes into half guard. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Galanos manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Shifter throws a strike but Galanos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Shifter has an active guard here but Galanos has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Shifter looking for subs from the bottom but Galanos mounts him!#T4#
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shifter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Shifter punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shifter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galanos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shifter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanos throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shifter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galanos with a nice cross.
A big left from Galanos misses.
Shifter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shifter slips under a jab.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Galanos avoids it well and moves away.
Shifter checks a leg kick.
Galanos lands a lovely overhand right.
Galanos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galanos feints a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galanos.
A jab from Galanos misses.
Galanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Galanos takes a swing at Shifter's ribcage but misses.
Galanos digs a good body shot into Shifter's ribs.
Galanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Galanos.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt - Galanos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galanos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Galanos misses with a hook #TD#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter postures up. #SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Galanos is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galanos is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Galanos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Galanos moves into full guard.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass. #SUB#
Shifter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Galanos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shifter, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Shifter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Galanos 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 Shifter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Galanos tries for a kimura but Shifter is defending well. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shifter tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position. #SUB2#
Galanos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shifter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Galanos tries for a kimura but Shifter is defending well. #T4#
Shifter is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Galanos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter is trying to escape the position but Galanos is controlling the position.
Galanos wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Galanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Galanos 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!

Our winner, Hero Galanos, 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.

 

Event: EFC Matusov vs Kurri     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Galanos misses with a looping right.
Sha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Galanos throws a hook to the side of Sha's head but Sha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galanos throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Galanos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Galanos misses.
Sha feints the counter takedown.
Galanos misses the shot to the body.
Sha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Galanos lands the left hand.
Galanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sha.
Sha tries to counter with a clinch but Galanos shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Sha.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Galanos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galanos thows a leg kick but Sha checks it #TD2#
and Sha counters with a shoot takedown. Galanos fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully. #T1#
Galanos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Galanos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sha's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.#SUB2#
Sha is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sha is retaining full guard.
Galanos advances position into side control!
Sha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Galanos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sha regains half guard.#SUB#
Galanos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galanos.
Sha is trying to control but can't.
Sha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sha.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sha is trying to control the position but Galanos postures up.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Sha keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sha is looking for a triangle here but Galanos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Galanos throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Sha moves into the clinch.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Galanos is leaning against Sha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sha prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Sha has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Galanos is trying to keep an underhook but Sha manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galanos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos is not content to let Sha control the position.#SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Sha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galanos sees it coming and defends easily.
Galanos trying to control but Sha postures up.
Sha is keen to just control but Galanos is a slippery customer.
Galanos is looking to control Sha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galanos avoid being mounted?
Galanos gets full guard.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Galanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Sha defends it.
Sha is not content to let Galanos control the position.#SUB#
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
Sha wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has passed into side control.#SUB#
Galanos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Galanos taking a breather here.
Sha is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sha's face as Galanos controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Sha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Galanos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sha, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galanos trying to control the position but Sha is working away.
Galanos takes a little break here. Sha wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sha is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hero Galanos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Sha 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Sha 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.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Galanos is trying to keep Sha in close.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Galanos looking for subs off his back but Sha has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sha is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well. #T1#
Galanos wants to control but Sha is keeping busy.
Sha wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galanos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sha has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galanos is looking to escape. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galanos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Galanos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
Sha is trying to keep Galanos in close.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sha working a defensive guard but Galanos passes into half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.
Galanos trying to control from Sha's half guard. Sha has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Sha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seb Sha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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 advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sha is defending against the submission attempts here by Galanos.
Galanos prevents Sha from improving his position.#SUB#
Galanos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seb Sha.
I think Galanos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!

A relieved looking Hero Galanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EFC Braz vs McCullen     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Galanos sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Galanos.
Galanos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Galanos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Galanos lands a big head kick that sends Machado tumbling to the mat! Galanos takes a step backwards and waves Machado back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Machado is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galanos cracks Machado with a left hook right on the temple and Machado goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Galanos lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Machado is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hero Galanos!
A victorious Hero Galanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Xander Machado spoke after the fight, saying 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'.

 

Event: EFC Pulu vs Izmir     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Hyang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galanos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hyang checks the leg kick.
Galanos misses with a hook.
Galanos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hyang.
Galanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyang is just out of range.
Galanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyang misses with a double jab.
Galanos throws a hook but Hyang blocks it.
Galanos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hyang counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyang.
Hyang tries to bum rush Galanos with a series of wild strikes but Galanos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galanos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hyang needs to keep his hands up - Galanos had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyang avoids the body shot from Galanos.
Hyang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hyang blocks a jab.
Hyang ducks under a wild hook from Galanos.#T1#
Galanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyang moves away.
Galanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyang moves forwards but Galanos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Galanos misses the shot to the body.
Galanos blocks a jab.
A lazy body kick from Galanos
and Hyang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galanos lands with a shot to the body.
Hyang lands a leg kick that knocks Galanos off balance momentarily.
Hyang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Galanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyang manages to avoid it.
Galanos throws a head kick that misses.
Hyang throws a series of punches but Galanos avoids them all with ease.
Galanos misses with a two punch combination.
Hyang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hyang shoots in for a takedown but Galanos shows good takedown defense.
Galanos throws a right hand that Hyang ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyang also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galanos swings for the body but Hyang moves out of range. #T2#
Galanos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hyang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hyang connects with a crisp jab.
Hyang connects with the punch.
Hyang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galanos.
Hyang slips a straight right by Galanos.
Hyang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hyang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Galanos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hyang. Galanos shrugs it off though.
Hyang connects with a solid leg kick.
Galanos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hyang moves forwards but Galanos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Hyang.
Hyang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hyang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Galanos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hyang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Galanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hyang.
Galanos gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Hyang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hyang lands with an uppercut that bounces Galanos off the cage and back into range.
Hyang scores with a jab. Galanos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Galanos checks a low kick from Hyang.
Galanos throws out a loose jab but Hyang uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Hyang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Galanos is trying to defend but Hyang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Galanos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Galanos working for a triangle but Hyang defends it easily.
Hyang is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Galanos wants to sweep here but Hyang controlling him for the moment.
Galanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hyang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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!
Hyang being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galanos trying to control but Hyang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yun Won Hyang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hyang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galanos's waist but Galanos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hyang off to one side.
Hyang misses with a head kick.
Galanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyang.#CL2#
Hyang has closed the distance and engaged Galanos in a clinch.
Galanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Hyang.
Galanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos misses with some punches.
Galanos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Hyang avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage.
Hyang tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Hyang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Galanos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hyang misses with an uppercut.
Galanos misses with a body shot.
Hyang looks to score with a jab to the body but Galanos is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Galanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hyang throws a head kick that Galanos semi-blocks.
Galanos clobbers Hyang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Yun Won Hyang has been cut.
Galanos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Galanos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Galanos misses the jab.
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galanos looks to land a left hand but Hyang moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Galanos.
Hyang is looking to slow Galanos down with leg kicks.
Hyang throws a looping overhand right but Galanos ducks down to avoid it.
Galanos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galanos checks the leg kick.
Galanos scores with a jab.
Yun Won Hyang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Galanos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Galanos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hyang's head backwards.
A jab from Hyang misses.
Hyang slips a jab from Galanos.
Galanos moves out of range as Hyang strikes.
Galanos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Galanos misses with a hook. Hyang ducked under it nicely.
Hyang throws a poor cross that misses
and Galanos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hyang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Galanos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Galanos cracks Hyang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Galanos scores with a nice strike.
Galanos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hyang is able to avoid easily.
Galanos ducks under a wild hook from Hyang.#T3#
Galanos blocks a head kick by Hyang.
Galanos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hyang checks a low kick from Galanos.
Hyang misses with an uppercut. Galanos saw that one coming.
Hyang tries to bum rush Galanos with a series of wild strikes but Galanos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galanos throwing a counter right hand but Hyang manages to avoid it.
Galanos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galanos lands with a straight right. Hyang didn't see that one coming.
Hyang is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Galanos.
Galanos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galanos shoots and misses
and Hyang counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galanos loads up on a big right hand but Hyang slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Galanos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hyang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hyang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hyang looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Galanos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galanos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hyang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galanos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galanos misses with a hook
and Hyang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galanos defending well as Hyang loads up on a big left hand.
Hyang moves out of range as Galanos throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Galanos coming out on top.
Hyang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyang scores with a body shot.
Hyang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Hyang.
Hyang sizes up Galanos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyang.
Hyang throws a leg kick that misses.
Galanos staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yun Won Hyang's cut.
That's time! Galanos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hyang throws a big shot that misses.
Galanos avoids the body shot from Hyang.
Hyang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyang was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hyang! But no joy.
Galanos slips under a jab from Hyang.
Nice uppercut there from Hyang.
Galanos throws a wild body kick that Hyang sees coming a mile off.
Hyang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galanos cracks Hyang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hyang slips under a jab from Galanos.
Hyang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanos throws out the jab.
Hyang throws a right hand that Galanos ducks under and follows up with a left that Galanos also avoids with ease.
Galanos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hyang if he has to take too many more of those.
Galanos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hyang counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hyang lands an overhand right.#T1#
Galanos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hyang is out of range.
Galanos misses with the combination.
Galanos takes a swing at Hyang's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Hyang.
Hyang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
A nice combination there by Hyang.
Galanos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hyang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hyang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hyang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galanos.
Hyang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Galanos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hyang but Hyang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hyang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galanos paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Hyang connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hyang jabs Galanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Galanos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyang.#CL2#
Hyang forces Galanos back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hyang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hyang wants to clinch.
Hyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galanos.
Galanos scores with a body shot.
Hyang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galanos manages to avoid it.
Hyang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Galanos shoots in and bounces Hyang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Galanos controlling from the top position. #T3#
Hyang trying to control the position here.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hyang wants to stand but Galanos is controlling the position.
Hyang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hyang being controlled here, momentarily.
Hyang keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos advances position into side control!#SUB#
Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yun Won Hyang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hyang 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yun Won Hyang!

Yun Won Hyang decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: ADWGC Tokyo 3     
Date:   Mar 17, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 672 p4p, 107 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 2482 p4p, 332 weight class). Galanos comes into the arena with oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




194 cm
29 yrs
213 lbs



180 cm
22 yrs
212 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries to clinch but Galanos is having none of it.
Galanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Galanos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (4) vs (0) Silverio

Galanos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silverio is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Galanos yanks on the arm and Silverio is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Galanos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hero Galanos!
An out of breath Hero Galanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ADWGC Rio     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 656 p4p, 101 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 2222 p4p, 313 weight class). Galanos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. This should be a great matchup!




194 cm
28 yrs
213 lbs



192 cm
39 yrs
214 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos leaves Shifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Galanos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shifter to the mat! Shifter manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Shifter
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Galanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control the position here.

Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Shifter manages to get back to half guard.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos content to stall in guard here.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Galanos forces his way into half guard.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Still in half guard, Galanos seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
Shifter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EMPIRE BJJ Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (8) vs (0) Shifter

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Galanos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shifter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Galanos taking a breather here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to work for a sweep but Galanos has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (10) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shifter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Shifter tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Shifter wants to control but Galanos is having none of it.
Shifter can't escape the position.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Shifter tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is having none of it.

Galanos wants to finish this one by submission but Shifter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Galanos.
Shifter regains half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Galanos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shifter is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is just content to waste time from the top position. Shifter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter is adopting a defensive guard.
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Galanos controlling him for the moment.
Galanos postures up.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.

Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Hero Galanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ADWGC 3     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler (ranked 19495 p4p, 625 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 648 p4p, 100 weight class). Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!




185 cm
28 yrs
216 lbs



194 cm
28 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Grappler tries to sprawl but Galanos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (0) vs (5) Galanos
Grappler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grappler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Grappler is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler is trying desperately to improve position.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Grappler is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to control but Grappler wriggling away.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Grappler is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos trying to control but Grappler is having none of it.

Galanos goes for an armbar but Grappler turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grappler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (5) Galanos

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grappler pushing down on Galanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grappler is working away from the top position though.
Grappler wants to take a breather but Galanos is having none of it.
Grappler prevents Galanos from improving his position.

Grappler is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grappler to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control but Grappler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (7) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos stops Grappler from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grappler is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Galanos is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Galanos flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Grappler anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Galanos and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Grappler slips an arm under Galanos chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Grappler has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Grappler is squeezing on Galanos like an anaconda would it's prey. Galanos fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steel Grappler!
Steel Grappler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GRAPPLEMANIA PPV     
Date:   Feb 01, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nikki Sixx (ranked 919 p4p, 125 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 621 p4p, 84 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Niykee Heaton. Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. Hero Galanos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!




182 cm
26 yrs
203 lbs



194 cm
28 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Nikki Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Galanos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sixx (0) vs (4) Galanos
Sixx gets back to half guard.
Galanos prevents Sixx from improving his position.
Galanos controlling the pace.
Sixx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sixx.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sixx working for a triangle but Galanos defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixx is keeping the position for now.
Sixx managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx wants to control but Galanos passes easily into half guard.
Galanos prevents Sixx from improving his position.
Galanos trying to mount his opponent but Sixx defends it.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Sixx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (0) vs (7) Galanos

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sixx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galanos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Galanos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Sixx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixx manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (2) vs (7) Galanos
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Galanos wants to control but Sixx is keeping busy.

Sixx is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sixx wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sixx seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixx is keen to just control but Galanos is a slippery customer.
Galanos controlling the position well.
Galanos is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sixx is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sixx to get the leverage.
Galanos trying to hold on to Sixx's head to control him but Sixx postures up.
Galanos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sixx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sixx's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixx (2) vs (11) Galanos
Galanos keeps control of the position as Sixx tries to break free.
Sixx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galanos's guard. Nice work there by Sixx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (4) vs (11) Galanos
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Galanos has his foot on Sixx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixx works his way back into a safe position though.
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Galanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sixx trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos looking to control.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sixx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galanos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixx has managed to get both his arms back between Galanos's legs - danger averted.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Sixx is proving a slippery customer.
Sixx is pushing down on Galanos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galanos is fighting to maintain full guard but Sixx has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos is in trouble now - Sixx has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (7) vs (11) Galanos
Sixx fails to move to back control.
Galanos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sixx wants to control the action but instead Galanos gets a body lock and reverses into Sixx's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (7) vs (13) Galanos
Galanos content to stall in guard here.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Sixx is keeping the position.

Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sixx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (9) vs (13) Galanos
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Sixx is very close to passing his half guard.

Sixx is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
Sixx stalling away here and it's allowed Galanos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (9) vs (15) Galanos

Sixx is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Galanos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Galanos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sixx is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Galanos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Galanos!
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EMP Grappling 9     
Date:   Jan 13, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 606 p4p, 82 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 610 p4p, 84 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with Atreyu-Ex's and oh's blaring out of the sound system. Galanos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Ewen Davis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business




194 cm
37 yrs
215 lbs



194 cm
28 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Davis tries for a takedown but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Galanos scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (0) vs (2) Galanos
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Davis'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.

Davis is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Galanos frees his head nicely. Oh but Davis has switched to an armbar! Galanos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis retains his heavyweight title!
Ewen Davis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'.

 

Event: OC! Grappling 7     
Date:   Dec 30, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 610 p4p, 89 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 4077 p4p, 380 weight class). Galanos comes into the arena with oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




194 cm
28 yrs
213 lbs



196 cm
46 yrs
288 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 10 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Galanos looking to score a takedown here. Kuklinski is defending well but Galanos drives through and ends up in Kuklinski's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
Galanos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Galanos pushes his legs off easily.

Kuklinski wants to control position but Galanos is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Kuklinski here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OC! Grappling 4     
Date:   Dec 05, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 582 p4p, 73 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 4990 p4p, 427 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




194 cm
27 yrs
213 lbs



203 cm
38 yrs
251 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galanos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grundy as he jumps to the side.

Galanos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Grundy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
Grundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Galanos from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Galanos is trying to work for a kimura but Grundy is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos passes into side control, despite Grundy's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Grundy
Grundy is trying to get back to half guard.
Grundy is still trying to improve position.
Grundy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galanos trying to control the position but Grundy is working away.
A lull in the action here as Galanos stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Grundy wants to control but Galanos postures up.
Grundy is looking to reverse the position.
Galanos has control of an arm but Grundy manages to advance to Galanos's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (5) vs (4) Grundy

Grundy is looking for the choke from the back position but Galanos is controlling his hands well.
Grundy is not going to allow Galanos to sit and survive in this position.
Galanos tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grundy looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Galanos taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: OC! Grappling 2     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 545 p4p, 65 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 2088 p4p, 230 weight class). Galanos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Hero Galanos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business




194 cm
27 yrs
213 lbs



206 cm
33 yrs
241 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Khalidov clinches up against the cage.
Galanos is trying to pull guard but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage.
Galanos is trying to pull guard but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage.

Galanos pulls Khalidov into guard.

Galanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galanos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Galanos has his foot on Khalidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Khalidov trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (3) Khalidov
Khalidov trying to control the position but Galanos is working away.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom here.
Khalidov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Khalidov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galanos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galanos is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Khalidov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face as Khalidov controls the position.
Galanos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khalidov has knee on belly momentarily but Galanos bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galanos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (6) Khalidov
Galanos is working to get back to half guard.

Khalidov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Khalidov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galanos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (6) Khalidov

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has his hands on Galanos's head, controlling the position.
Khalidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (8) Khalidov
Khalidov is looking to stall here but Galanos recovers full guard.
Galanos looking to control.

Galanos working for a triangle but Khalidov defends it easily.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the position.

Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidov defends it easily.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (11) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to advance to mount but Galanos instead regains half guard.
Galanos tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to control. Galanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Khalidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Khalidov wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Galanos is working away.

Khalidov is working for a kimura but Galanos is defending it quite comfortably.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos trying to hold on to Khalidov's head to control him but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov wants to take a breather but Galanos is having none of it.

Khalidov is working for a submission of some sort.
Galanos trying to control here.

Galanos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (14) Khalidov
Galanos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khalidov's best efforts.

Khalidov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galanos gets full guard.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Galanos working for a triangle but Khalidov defends it easily.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to keep Khalidov in close.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Khalidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galanos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalidov has managed to get both his arms back between Galanos's legs - danger averted.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Galanos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khalidov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov is pushing down on Galanos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galanos is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.

Khalidov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galanos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalidov.
Khalidov moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (17) Khalidov
Galanos is trying to get back to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Khalidov advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (2) vs (19) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to control but Galanos wriggling away.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov is stalling here. Galanos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khalidov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Galanos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (6) vs (19) Khalidov
Galanos trying to control the position but Khalidov is working away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to improve his position.
Khalidov is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Galanos takes a little break here. Khalidov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Khalidov regains half guard.

Galanos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but Khalidov defending well.

Galanos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khalidov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalidov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Khalidov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov wins on points by 19 to 6.
Mamed Khalidov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HBCC Sweet 16     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 513 p4p, 19 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 5084 p4p, 193 weight class). Galanos's entrance music is oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. A fine choice. Police Officer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.




194 cm
26 yrs
213 lbs



175 cm
36 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Galanos forces Officer back against the cage and clinches.
Officer wants to take the fight to the mat but Galanos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Officer wants to take the fight to the mat but Galanos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Officer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Officer manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (0) vs (4) Officer
Galanos is not content to let Officer control the position.
Officer controlling from side mount.
Galanos is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.
Officer trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Officer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Officer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Officer in the domination position with Galanos hanging on.
Galanos seems a little lost for a moment, as Officer dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Galanos trying to remain calm as Officer controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Officer 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.
Officer trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Officer controls the position.
Officer is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos tries to buck Officer off but Officer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer slows the pace down.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Officer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (7) Officer
Officer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galanos is looking to escape.
Galanos tries to reverse the position but Officer maintains control.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Galanos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos working to try and regain half guard.
Officer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Galanos is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (0) vs (10) Officer
Galanos wants to escape the position.
Galanos trying to control the position but Officer manages to sink in the hooks.
Officer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Galanos's body.
Officer not allowing Galanos to control his hands.
Officer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Officer has the hooks in. Galanos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Officer controls the action.
It looks like Officer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Officer tries to keep control of the position but Galanos is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Galanos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Officer is keen to just control but Galanos is a slippery customer.
Galanos is looking to control Officer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galanos avoid being mounted?
Galanos is refusing to be controlled, as Officer sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Galanos looking for submissions off his back.

Galanos actively working from the bottom here.
Galanos is looking for a sweep. Officer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Officer works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (13) Officer
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Galanos is controlling Officer's trapped leg to prevent Officer from advancing to side control.
Officer works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (16) Officer
Officer is stalling here but it's allowed Galanos to get half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Officer wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galanos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Officer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Galanos is looking to control Officer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galanos avoid being mounted?
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Officer is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Officer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (19) Officer
Galanos wants to control but Officer is having none of it.
Officer wants to control the pace but Galanos is squirming around nicely.
Galanos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Officer wants to pass to mount but Galanos is defending the position.
Officer slows the pace down in half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Galanos wants to control but Officer is keeping busy.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Officer trying to control the pace.
Galanos tries to roll over but Officer keeps him under control.
Officer slows the pace down in half guard.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Officer is working away from the top position though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling the action here.
Officer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (22) Officer
Officer controlling his opponent.
Officer fails to advance to Galanos's back.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galanos wants to hold on but Officer pushes him away.
Officer content just to control the position here.
Galanos can't escape the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer looking to control but Galanos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Officer content just to control the position here.
Galanos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Officer controlling the pace for now.
Galanos tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer wants to control the pace but Galanos is squirming around nicely.
Officer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to control the pace but Galanos is squirming around nicely.
Officer avoids the attempt from Galanos to control.
Officer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Galanos to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (0) vs (25) Officer
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Officer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Officer is riding his opponent, not letting Galanos buck him off.
Galanos trying to control but not successfully.
Galanos is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Officer has good solid back control here.
Galanos can't escape the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Officer.
Officer doesn't have the hooks in and Galanos manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (25) Officer
Officer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galanos stays in close to Officer's body and controls the position.
Officer keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Galanos trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Officer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Galanos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galanos trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Officer keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer is trying to keep Galanos in close.
Officer pulls Galanos in to control the position.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Officer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Galanos won't allow Officer to sweep him here.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Officer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Officer wins on points by 25 to 2.
Police Officer made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.

 

Event: HBCC 2     
Date:   Sep 11, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 497 p4p, 19 weight class) and Zurab Basilashvili (ranked 4846 p4p, 165 weight class). Galanos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




194 cm
26 yrs
213 lbs



193 cm
24 yrs
258 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Basilashvili!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos leaves Basilashvili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Galanos clinches up against the cage.
Galanos is pressed up against the cage. Basilashvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galanos down to the mat. Galanos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Galanos darts in and clinches Basilashvili up against the cage.

Galanos pulls guard effortlessly.

Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basilashvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Galanos is tightening it up a little... Basilashvili has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Basilashvili reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Basilashvili taps out! Nice BJJ there by Galanos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hero Galanos!
A relieved looking Hero Galanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian Cartwright (ranked 2311 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Galanos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Cartwright has chosen Engulfed by Darkness as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cian Cartwright enters the cage!




194 cm
25 yrs
213 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cian Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Galanos takes the fight into the clinch.
Galanos jumps guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Cartwright turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (0) vs (4) Cartwright

Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galanos gets back to half guard.
Galanos trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos moves into full guard.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Galanos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Galanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Galanos controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.

Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Galanos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galanos manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Galanos's guard.

Galanos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.

Galanos looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galanos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Galanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (7) Cartwright

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.

Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galanos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galanos, who protects the arm well.
Galanos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galanos avoid being mounted?
Cartwright prevents Galanos from improving his position.

Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.

Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galanos is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.

Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
Galanos tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Galanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galanos.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.

Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking to control.
Cartwright is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Cartwright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Galanos defends the submission attempt.

Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.

Galanos actively working from the bottom here.

Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galanos defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Cartwright is proving a slippery customer.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Galanos is retaining full guard.

Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (10) Cartwright

Cartwright swings around for an armbar but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cartwright's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (10) Cartwright
Galanos wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.

Cartwright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Galanos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (10) Cartwright
Galanos wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.

Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galanos off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (5) vs (14) Cartwright
Galanos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cartwright controlling well, preventing Galanos from escaping the position.

Cartwright is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Cartwright is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Galanos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cartwright keeps control of the position as Galanos tries to break free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galanos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cartwright is hanging on to Galanos's back as he tries to escape.

Galanos showing good submission defense here.

Cartwright working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Cartwright looking for the RNC.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Cartwright keeps control of the position.

Cartwright has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Galanos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Galanos can't escape the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Cartwright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Galanos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cian Cartwright!
An out of breath Cian Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Gladiators 78 Mick v George     
Date:   Feb 23, 2018
#R1#
Galanos misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet slips a straight right by Galanos.#CL#
Galanos clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bennet.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
A short body shot lands from Galanos as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galanos.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
A right hand to the body from Bennet.
Bennet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galanos blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands. #T1#
Bennet pushes Galanos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Galanos throws a head punch that misses.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Galanos.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Galanos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Galanos controls the action.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Galanos blocking some punches.
Galanos lands with a right to the head.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanos's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Galanos controls the action. #TD#
Galanos pulls Bennet into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galanos controls Bennet momentarily but Bennet frees himself. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Bennet postures up. #SUB#
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennet defends it easily.#SUB#
Galanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galanos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Galanos has his foot on Bennet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennet works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bennet avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Galanos looking for a guillotine here but Bennet defends easily. #SUB#
Bennet avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bennet passes into half guard. #T4#
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 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galanos.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Bennet postures up. #SUB#
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennet defends it easily.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Bennet is proving a slippery customer.
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 Hero Galanos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Galanos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galanos scores with a nice right hand.
Galanos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Bennet.
Galanos misses with a head kick. #CL#
Galanos pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Galanos.
Galanos misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hero Galanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Galanos tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanos's elbow.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
A short left from Bennet.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Galanos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bennet smiles and moves away.
Galanos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet. #T2#
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Galanos blocks it well.
Galanos throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Galanos moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
A leg kick checked by Bennet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galanos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Galanos lands with a cross.
Galanos slips under a jab.
Bennet darts in trying to clinch
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Galanos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Galanos in the body.
Bennet throws the left hand but Galanos avoids the punch easily.
Galanos moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Galanos sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Galanos misses the target.
A head kick misses from Galanos.
Galanos throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Galanos moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Galanos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galanos.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Galanos moved out of range.
Galanos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennet's head.
Galanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galanos to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet throws a low kick but Galanos moves out of range easily.
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bennet wants to clinch
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Galanos connects with a leg kick. Bennet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bennet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Bennet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galanos.
Bennet defending well as Galanos loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet works Galanos's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Galanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Galanos throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Galanos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Galanos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Galanos misses with a straight left.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galanos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galanos misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Galanos.
Galanos scores with a jab to the head.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galanos misses with a looping right.
Galanos blocks a jab.
Galanos throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Galanos.
It looked like Galanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galanos connects with a crisp jab.
Galanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Galanos saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bennet lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet counters with a body kick.#T3#
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Galanos counters with an outside leg kick.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Galanos saw that one coming.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Galanos checks a leg kick.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galanos ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Hero Galanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet swings for the body but Galanos moves out of range.
Galanos with a hook.
Bennet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanos. #T4#
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Galanos is out of range.
Galanos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Galanos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanos lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galanos ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Galanos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bennet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Galanos. Beautiful body shot.
Galanos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Galanos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galanos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!

An out of breath Hero Galanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Gladiators 73 Ryan v Saiarr 2     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Galanos scores with a jab to the head.
Galanos scores with a push kick.
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galanos lands with a nice combination. Chipperson backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyle Chipperson has been cut.
Chipperson dives in and grabs Galanos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galanos pushes down on Chipperson's head and hops out.
Galanos connects with an inside leg kick.
Chipperson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
Chipperson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Chipperson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galanos looks for the body kick but Chipperson saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galanos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chipperson.
Galanos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Galanos scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galanos. Chipperson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Galanos. That's going to slow Chipperson down.
Galanos feints and then cracks Chipperson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chipperson down.
Galanos misses with a looping right.
Galanos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chipperson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galanos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galanos lunges at Chipperson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chipperson's hand.
Galanos closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Chipperson! Galanos dives in looking to finish! Chipperson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Lyle Chipperson had this to say: 'This greased-up steroid-monster won just because my pre-fight blueberry smoothie was laced! And the judges and the referee were bought! And it was an early stoppage! And even the goddamn mat was too slippery!'.

 

Event: Gladiators 68 Jimmy v Hero     
Date:   Dec 24, 2017
#R1#
Galanos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryan.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
Galanos throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
Ryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan throws a push kick but Galanos slaps the foot to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Ryan.
Galanos slips under a jab.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Galanos slips the punch.
Galanos throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Ryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galanos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Galanos slips under a jab.
Galanos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galanos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ryan clobbers Galanos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Galanos defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Galanos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and Galanos settles back down.
Ryan cracks Galanos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Galanos is rocked!
Jimmy Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan seems to be stalking Galanos here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Galanos drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jimmy Ryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   Dec 05, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 2348 p4p, 69 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 301 p4p, 41 weight class). Tupu comes into the arena with Youth Of The Nation blaring out of the sound system. Galanos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!




182 cm
33 yrs
290 lbs



194 cm
23 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos fails with a takedown attempt.
Galanos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tupu drives through with a takedown into Galanos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupu (2) vs (0) Galanos
Tupu wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Tupu content to stall in guard here.
Galanos wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Tupu tries to pass.
Tupu stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Tupu postures up.
Tupu controlling from the top position.
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tupu'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.
Tupu's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galanos is looking for a triangle but Tupu pushes his legs off easily.
Tupu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galanos pulls Tupu in to control the position.
Tupu won't allow Galanos to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos managing to control the position.
Galanos trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu pushing down on Galanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tupu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Tupu is very close to passing his half guard.
Tupu trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Tupu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tupu prevents Galanos from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tupu pushing down on Galanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galanos wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tupu trying to control from half guard but Galanos is working away.
Galanos wants to control but Tupu is keeping busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Galanos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tupu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tupu's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupu (2) vs (4) Galanos
Tupu tries to escape the position.
Tupu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos tries to control but Tupu wriggling away.
Tupu working to try and regain half guard.
Tupu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tupu is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Tupu tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tupu is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Tupu is trying to escape the mount.
Galanos looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is desperately trying to improve his position but Galanos has a good base and remains in mount.
Galanos tries to control but Tupu wriggling away.
Tupu tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Tupu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tupu is trying to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is trying is best to control the position here.
Galanos is just content to waste time from the top position. Tupu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tupu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu controlling Galanos's posture.

Galanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tupu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galanos has managed to get both his arms back between Tupu's legs - danger averted.
Tupu 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.
Tupu is trying to keep Galanos in close.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Tupu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galanos defends it easily.
Tupu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tupu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tupu has Galanos pulled in close to control his posture.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Galanos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Tupu looking for a guillotine here but Galanos defends easily.
Tupu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupu, not yet.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupu is retaining full guard.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
Tupu trying to control the position here.
Tupu 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.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu working a defensive guard here.
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Galanos advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupu is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 4 to 2.
Hero Galanos is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Hero Galanos, 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.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Dec 04, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 301 p4p, 41 weight class) and Jarkko Kilpi (ranked 1813 p4p, 213 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jarkko Kilpi enters the cage!




194 cm
23 yrs
213 lbs



195 cm
28 yrs
260 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Galanos gets a double leg takedown into Kilpi's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi looking to control but Galanos passes into half guard.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Kilpi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.

Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kilpi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CHRISTOPHERS MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Well, if Galanos 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi is trying to control but can't.

Kilpi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kilpi trying to control from the bottom.
Galanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kilpi trying to control here.
Kilpi moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kilpi looking for a guillotine here but Galanos defends easily.

Kilpi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Galanos has passed into half guard!
Well, if Galanos 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.
Kilpi is pressing down on Galanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kilpi is trying to keep Galanos in close.

Galanos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilpi controls Galanos momentarily but Galanos frees himself.
Galanos passes Kilpi's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to control but Galanos postures up.

Kilpi looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpi is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilpi avoid being mounted?
Galanos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kilpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpi, not yet.

Kilpi working for a triangle but Galanos defends it easily.

Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kilpi looking for subs off his back but Galanos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kilpi wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpi controlling the position well.
Galanos prevents Kilpi from improving his position.

Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi has a hand on Galanos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Galanos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Kilpi

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is trying to escape the mount.
Kilpi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilpi tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Kilpi is looking to get to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilpi regains half guard.
Kilpi tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.
Kilpi is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilpi avoid being mounted?
Kilpi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Galanos is staying active.
Kilpi wants to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position.
Kilpi is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilpi has a hand on Galanos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Galanos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (8) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Galanos tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi is looking to get to half guard.
Kilpi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Galanos wants to control but Kilpi is keeping him busy.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
Kilpi tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Galanos is pressing down on Kilpi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilpi is holding on for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kilpi is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos passes into side control, despite Kilpi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (11) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to buck Galanos off but Galanos is having none of it.
Kilpi keeping his opponent close.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos controlling the position.
Kilpi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (13) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi is desperately trying to improve his position but Galanos has a good base and remains in mount.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position but Galanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A relieved looking Hero Galanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 03, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3484 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 301 p4p, 42 weight class). Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!




196 cm
41 yrs
288 lbs



194 cm
23 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 5 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Galanos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuklinski's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski is trying to control but can't.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Galanos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (5) Galanos
Kuklinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Galanos has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Galanos jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (8) Galanos
Kuklinski tries to improve position but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Kuklinski is right now.
Kuklinski sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controlling the position well.
Kuklinski wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski trying to control here.
Kuklinski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Galanos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (11) Galanos

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galanos avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Kuklinski is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos controlling his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Galanos prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuklinski wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping him busy.
Galanos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (14) Galanos
Kuklinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski can't escape the position.
Kuklinski wants to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.
Galanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuklinski is looking to escape.
Galanos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuklinski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Kuklinski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuklinski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuklinski.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski 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.

Kuklinski has an active guard here but Galanos has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (17) Galanos
Galanos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuklinski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to improve position but can't.
Galanos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Galanos tries to move to mount but Kuklinski blocks the move with his legs.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
Kuklinski gets full guard.
Kuklinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuklinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Galanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galanos has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Kuklinski controls Galanos momentarily but Galanos frees himself.
Galanos trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kuklinski looking for subs off his back but Galanos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 17 to 0.
Hero Galanos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 1404 p4p, 192 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 291 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.. Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




184 cm
33 yrs
202 lbs



194 cm
23 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Slade Wilson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Galanos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galanos tries to counter by closing the distance.

Galanos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wilson (2) vs (0) Galanos
Wilson trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Wilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galanos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galanos is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.

Galanos is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.

Wilson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galanos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galanos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galanos!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wilson (2) vs (4) Galanos
Wilson being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Galanos from moving into mount.
Wilson keeps Galanos under control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Wilson'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.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Galanos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wilson (2) vs (6) Galanos
Wilson can't escape the position.
Galanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galanos tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson keeping control of the position.
Galanos prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Galanos sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Wilson looking for subs from the bottom but Galanos mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wilson (2) vs (9) Galanos
Galanos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galanos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilson is looking to get to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Wilson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wilson holds on to Galanos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Galanos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galanos trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Galanos prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.
Well,Wilson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Galanos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Wilson can't escape the position.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Galanos wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson controlling the position for now.
Wilson trying to control but Galanos postures up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 9 to 2.
Our winner, Hero Galanos, 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.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 284 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kajun Puno (ranked 1 p4p, 0 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Puno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by デッドマンズ銃. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




194 cm
23 yrs
213 lbs



193 cm
33 yrs
253 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Kajun Puno!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Galanos tries to keep at a distance but Puno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galanos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Puno pulls guard.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.

Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galanos is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno wants to improve his position but instead Galanos has moved into half guard.
Galanos prevents Puno from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Galanos uses his free foot to push down on Puno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puno.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (3) vs (0) Puno
Galanos avoids the attempt from Puno to control.
Galanos fails to move to back control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno is desperately trying to improve his position but Galanos has a good base and remains in mount.
Puno tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Galanos wants to take his opponent's back but Puno doesn't allow it.
Puno is trying to escape the mount but Galanos keeps good control and instead manages to take Puno's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (6) vs (0) Puno

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling Galanos 's hands.
Puno is really stuck here.
Puno trying to control the hands but Galanos won't let him.
Puno tries to break free.
Puno trying to control the action but Galanos just sinks the hooks in.
Galanos is controlling the position but Puno somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos is taking a breather. Puno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Puno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Puno is looking to improve his position.

Puno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.

Puno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno trying to control here.
Puno manages to get to full guard.

Puno is looking for a triangle here but Galanos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (9) vs (0) Puno

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking to reverse the position.
Puno struggling a bit here.
Galanos wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy.
Puno seems a little lost for a moment, as Galanos dominates the positioning.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
Puno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno has his hands clasped together around Galanos's back. He's all about the action.

Puno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.

Puno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos wants to pass to mount but Puno is defending the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.

Galanos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Puno.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (12) vs (0) Puno
Puno is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Galanos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Galanos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Puno tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Puno tries to buck Galanos off but Galanos is having none of it.
Puno holding on.
The referee asks Galanos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Galanos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Puno is trying to get back to half guard.
Puno is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Puno struggling a bit here.
Galanos controlling the position from side mount.
Puno is looking for a sweep.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Puno is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Puno controls the position for a moment.
Puno can't do much from the bottom here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puno is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Galanos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (14) vs (0) Puno
Puno is looking to get to half guard.
Puno tries to hold on but Galanos postures up.
Puno tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Puno is looking to improve his position but Galanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Puno holds on to Galanos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Puno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FFA 42: Savagery     
Date:   Nov 03, 2017
#R1#
Jordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jordon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Galanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordon.#CL2#
Jordon closes the distance and pushes Galanos back into the cage.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanos blocking some punches.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jordon.
Jordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon working aggressively here.
Galanos presses Jordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordon.
Galanos lands a nice uppercut.
Galanos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordon. #T1#
Galanos blocking some punches.
Jordon effectively controlling the action here.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galanos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galanos swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Galanos breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jordon moves into range and clinches up with Galanos.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Jordon on the inside.
Jordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
Jordon throws a head punch that misses.
Jordon lands with a light punch inside.
Galanos presses Jordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galanos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordons head.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Jordon to work.
Jordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordon tries to work over Galanos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Jordon is trying to maintain a safe position but Galanos gets an underhook and turns Jordon into the cage.
Galanos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Galanos.
A short left from Jordon.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordon.
Jordon blocking some punches.
Jordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Galanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordon.#T3#
Jordon slips under a jab from Galanos.
The fighters circling - Jordon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Galanos misses its target.
Galanos lands a nice shot to the body.
Galanos throws a sloppy head kick and Jordon moves out of range easily.
A jab from Galanos misses.
Jordon misses with a looping right.#CL#
Galanos has managed to clinch.
Jordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Jordon blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordon misses with a punch to the body.
Jordon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Galanos up against the cage.
Jordon trying to stall but Galanos improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jordon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
Galanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galanos lands a nice uppercut.
Jordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanos's elbow.
Galanos scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Galanos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jordon, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Galanos.
Jordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordon cracks Galanos with a nice body shot.
Jordon looking to stall.
Galanos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordon swings for the body but Galanos moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon lands with a shot to the body.
Jordon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Galanos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Galanos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Galanos blocks the low kick.
Donk. Galanos catches Jordon right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galanos.
A punch lands to the side of Jordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Galanos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galanos misses with a hook. Jordon ducked under it nicely.
Galanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordon can do to turn this around?
Jordon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Galanos can pounce on him.
Jordon lands with a hook. Galanos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Galanos scores with a leg kick.
Jordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Galanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Galanos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jordon! But no joy.
Jordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Galanos slips under a jab.
Galanos wants to land a leg kick but Jordon is out of range.
Jordon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jordon walks into a stiff left hand from Galanos.#CL2#
Jordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
A short left from Galanos.
Jordon tries to pull guard but Galanos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jordon misses with some punches.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordon taking a breather.
Jordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galanos blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galanos. #BC#
Galanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Galanos misses its intended target.
Jordon lands a right hook to the body.
Galanos checks a leg kick nicely.
Jordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galanos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Galanos closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like James Jordon has been cut.
Jordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon throws a body kick that misses
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galanos throws a hook but Jordon blocks it.
Jordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jordon lands a glancing blow to the side of Galanos's head.
Galanos throws a lazy head kick
and Jordon counters with a low kick, right behind Galanos 's knee.
Galanos misses the jab.
Galanos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Jordon is predictable there
letting Galanos counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Jordon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Galanos scores with a hook to the body. Jordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jordon throws a sloppy body shot
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordon.#CL#
Jordon gets tackled into the cage by Galanos. Galanos maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Jordon.
Galanos pushes Jordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galanos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Galanos - that landed with a thud.
Galanos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Galanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordon controls his hands.
Galanos throws a head punch that misses.
Jordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galanos backwards.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galanos scores with a shoulder strike.
Galanos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jordon wants to stall.
Galanos lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Jordon lands a body punch.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands.
Jordon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Galanos up against the cage.
Galanos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galanos.
Galanos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon blocks an uppercut.
Galanos prevents a body shot from Jordon.
Galanos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galanos digs a right hand into Jordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jordon's gas tank.
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galanos lands with a short shot to the head.
Galanos blocks a body shot from Jordon.
Jordon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Galanos lands with a right to the head.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jordon has Galanos pushed against the cage.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands.
Jordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordon is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
Jordon blocks an uppercut.
Jordon misses with a punch to the body.
Jordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Galanos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galanos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Galanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordon scores with a punch to the head.
Galanos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Galanos.#ROC#
Jordon is rocked!#T4##CL#
Galanos moves into the clinch.
Jordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Galanos finish him?
Galanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordon's elbow.
Jordon seems to have recovered his senses.
Jordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galanos lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jordon.
Jordon working aggressively here.
Galanos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galanos digs a right hand into Jordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jordon's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hero Galanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galanos.
Galanos lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Jordon avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage. #BC#
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on James Jordon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Galanos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galanos punishes Jordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Jordon tries to clinch up.#CL#
Galanos clinches.
Galanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Galanos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galanos lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Jordon has Galanos up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Galanos. #T1#
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jordon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Galanos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Jordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Jordon.
Galanos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
Galanos gets through Jordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galanos blocking some punches.
Jordon has a couple of punches blocked by Galanos.
Jordon blocks a body shot from Galanos.
Jordon tries to stall but Galanos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jordon misses with a body punch. #BC#
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Galanos. That snapped Jordon's head back.
Jordon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Galanos connects with a leg kick. Jordon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Galanos lands a big uppercut and Jordon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jordon looks OK. Galanos waves Jordon back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordon. Galanos does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Galanos clinches up against the cage.
Galanos tries to work over Jordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordon.
Jordon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galanos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Galanos misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Galanos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordon has a couple of punches blocked by Galanos.
Galanos lands a right hand.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Jordon.
Galanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galanos gets through Jordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galanos as Jordon tries to tie him up. #BC#
Galanos breaks from the clinch.
Galanos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jordon lunges at Galanos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galanos's hand.
Galanos with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
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!
Jordon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galanos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Galanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galanos's corner calls for a 1-2. Galanos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galanos ducks under a wild hook from Jordon.
Galanos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jordon scores with a jab. Galanos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Galanos clobbers Jordon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Jordon tries to keep at a distance but Galanos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jordon tries to stall but Galanos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos had his way with James Jordon in that round.
The cut man is working on James Jordon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jordon missing with a left hand there. Galanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galanos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jordon misses with a low kick.
Jordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Galanos. Galanos obviously looking to wear him down.
Galanos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Galanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon blocks a head kick by Galanos.
Jordon throws a series of punches but Galanos avoids them all with ease.
Galanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jordon misses with a body shot. #T1##CL#
Galanos pushes Jordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Jordon avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
Jordon scores with a shot to the side of Galanos's head.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
Jordon scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galanos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jordon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Galanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordon's elbow.
Galanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Galanos.
Galanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Galanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Jordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Galanos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Galanos scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jordon.
Galanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galanos. #CL#
Galanos clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Jordon prevents a body shot from Galanos.
Jordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galanos backwards.
A short right from Galanos.
Jordon effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jordon seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Galanos throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Galanos.
Galanos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
Jordon tries to stall but Galanos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
Galanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordon controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
Galanos misses with the head strike.
Jordon throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Galanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Galanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jordon throws out a leg kick but Galanos moves out of range and Jordon only half commits.
Galanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordon manages to avoid it.
Hero Galanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Galanos. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot lands for Galanos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galanos lands a nice hook to Jordon's body. Jordon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Galanos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galanos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!

Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FFA 39: Psychosis     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Galanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Galanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Drotske misses the body punch
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drotske connects with a looping right hand.
Drotske throws a right hand that misses
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
Galanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drotske wants to clinch
and Galanos counters with a nice uppercut.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
and Galanos counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Drotske misses.
Galanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Galanos moves away from the strike by Drotske.
Drotske misses with a hook
and Galanos counters with a body kick.
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!
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Drotske misses with a lunging right hand
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galanos walks into a straight right hand from Drotske.
Galanos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drotske defending well as Galanos loads up on a big left hand.
Galanos loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.
Drotske wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Drotske misses.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Drotske moves into the clinch.
Galanos tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drotske tries to throw a body punch but Galanos avoids it by throwing Drotske back against the cage.
Galanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Galanos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Galanos.
Drotske is breathing heavily.
A short right from Drotske.
Galanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galanos lands with a right to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galanos cracks Drotske with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Galanos.
Galanos gets through Drotske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galanos digs a right hand underneath Drotske's ribcage. Drotske let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Galanos. #BC2#
Galanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a nice body kick.
Drotske blocks a jab.
Galanos lands a jab to the nose.
Drotske moves out of range of the leg kick from Galanos.
Galanos swings for the body but Drotske moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Galanos.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galanos connects with the punch.
Drotske misses with a body shot. #T3#
Galanos misses with a looping right.
Galanos jabs Drotske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Galanos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drotske lands a body shot.
Galanos throws a lazy right hand but Drotske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Galanos.
Drotske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drotske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Galanos clinches.
Galanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Galanos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drotske misses with a looping left.
Galanos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Galanos moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Galanos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Galanos is looking to slow Drotske down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drotske misses with a hook
and Galanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##CL#
Drotske pushes Galanos up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galanos. #BC2#
Galanos breaks from the clinch.
Galanos scores with a jab.
Drotske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galanos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Galanos unleashes a big counter combination but Drotske bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drotske tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drotske misses with a body shot
and Galanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galanos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Drotske catches Galanos right on the button with a cross.
Galanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Drotske with a jab.
Drotske scores with a body shot.
Galanos jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Drotske avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage.
Galanos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Drotske avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Galanos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Galanos slips a straight right by Drotske.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Galanos swats away the attempt to clinch by Drotske.#T1#
Drotske lands with a nice body punch.
Galanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galanos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Drotske counter with a right hand.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drotske connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drotske is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drotske lands with a straight right. Galanos didn't see that one coming.
Drotske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Galanos fails to land with a series of punches.
Drotske misses with a double jab
letting Galanos counter with a right hand. #T2#
Galanos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske tries to clinch there but Galanos circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanos! But no joy.
Drotske tries to clinch
and Galanos counters with a right hand to the body.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drotske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Drotske misses
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Galanos.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
letting Galanos counter with a right hand.
Drotske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Galanos counter with a right hand.
Hero Galanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galanos slips a jab and a cross from Drotske.
A little jabbing left from Galanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Galanos throws an off balance right hand
and Drotske counters with a stiff right hand.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Galanos ducks right into an uppercut from Drotske.
Drotske moves out of range of the body kick.
Drotske misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drotske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drotske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galanos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galanos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drotske throws an overhand right that lands on Galanos's shoulder, as Galanos tries to avoid the shot.
Galanos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Galanos keeps the fight on the outside.
Drotske slips under a jab from Galanos.
A swing and a miss from Drotske.
Galanos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Drotske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galanos looks to throw the jab but Drotske is out of range.
Galanos lands with an overhand left.
Galanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galanos throws a counter combo.
Drotske wants to clinch
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drotske sizes up Galanos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drotske throws a poor cross that misses
and Galanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galanos throws a hook but Drotske avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Drotske.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Galanos gets a clinch.
Drotske misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drotske.
Drotske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galanos tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Drotske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drotske has a couple of punches blocked by Galanos.
Drotske lands with a right to the head.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drotske working aggressively here.
Drotske looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero Galanos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske blocks an uppercut.
Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Drotske has a couple of punches blocked by Galanos.
Drotske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drotske working aggressively here.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Drotske controls the action. #T1#
Galanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galanos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galanos scores with a shoulder strike.
Drotske lands a hook that snaps the head of Galanos backwards.
Galanos tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drotske throws a head punch that misses.
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Drotske working aggressively here.
Galanos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Galanos breaks the clinch.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Galanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Galanos misses.
Galanos throws a shot from downtown. Drotske moves away and avoids it.
Galanos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galanos slips a straight right by Drotske.
Drotske looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galanos moves forwards but Drotske connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Drotske misses with a lunging right hand
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galanos throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range.
Galanos slips under a jab from Drotske.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Galanos counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Drotske is rocked!
Galanos throws an overhand right that drops Drotske like a sack of potatoes! Galanos dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hero Galanos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FFA 36: Revolution     
Date:   Sep 08, 2017
#R1#
Jordon avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jordon misses.
Galanos blocks a jab.
Jordon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Galanos closes the distance and clinches.
Galanos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Galanos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jordon works on Galanos's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordon.
Jordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Galanos misses with a punch to the body.
Galanos letting Jordon take a breather here.
Jordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galanos.
A right handed body shot lands from Jordon.
Jordon lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordon digs a right hand underneath Galanos's ribcage. Galanos let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Galanos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galanos is breathing heavily.
Jordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordon.
Nice body punch from Jordon - that landed with a thud.
Jordon blocking some punches.
Galanos is looking to break free of the clinch but Jordon has double underhooks.
Jordon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Galanos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
Jordon working aggressively here.
Galanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jordon.
Jordon gets through Galanos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Galanos blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galanos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
Galanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galanos lands a left hand.
Jordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordon pushes Galanos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Galanos misses with some punches.
Jordon stalling the fight. #TD2#
Jordon pulls guard.
Jordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Jordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Galanos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Galanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jordon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Galanos frees his head nicely. Oh but Jordon has switched to an armbar! Galanos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James Jordon!
James Jordon is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, James Jordon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: FFA 27: Galanos vs McGuire     
Date:   Jun 30, 2017
#R1#
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Galanos is out of range.
It seemed like Galanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Galanos stuffs the takedown attempt from McGuire. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet.
Galanos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galanos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galanos finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
Galanos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Galanos is just out of range.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Galanos to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Galanos needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Nice takedown defense from Galanos. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
Galanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Galanos counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galanos is fending him off so far but McGuire persists. Nope, Galanos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Galanos.
McGuire backing away here, and Galanos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Galanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galanos was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanos feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Galanos to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Galanos counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuire toppling to the canvas! McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Galanos finish him?!#ROC2#
McGuire is rocked!#CUT2#
James McGuire's cut is getting worse.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Galanos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galanos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Galanos counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Galanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galanos throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire takes a swing at Galanos's ribcage but misses.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Galanos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire throws a hook but Galanos avoids it easily.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galanos moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A countering left hand to the body from Galanos misses.#T4#
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Galanos counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
James McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Galanos counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galanos looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Galanos throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Galanos off the cage and back into range.
McGuire throws a jab when Galanos was well out of range.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galanos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Galanos counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire jabs Galanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hero Galanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galanos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a body punch but Galanos moves out of range.
McGuire throws the left hand but Galanos avoids the punch easily.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
A jab from Galanos misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Galanos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Galanos is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Galanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galanos unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Galanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, James McGuire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Galanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Galanos.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Galanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanos! But no joy.
Galanos misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Galanos.
Galanos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hero Galanos! Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Hero Galanos, 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.

 

Event: FFA 22: Bagov vs Galanos     
Date:   May 28, 2017
#R1#
Galanos throws a looping overhand right but Bagov ducks down to avoid it.
Galanos looks to throw the jab but Bagov is out of range.
Galanos misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Galanos.#TD2#
Bagov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Galanos did well to prevent Bagov getting side control.
Galanos controlling the position well. #SUB#
Galanos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagov pulls his head out easily.
Galanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bagov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Galanos controlling Bagov's posture.
Bagov throwing strikes but missing.
Galanos working a defensive guard here.
Galanos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
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.
Galanos is really struggling to control Bagov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bagov shoots in and drives through. Galanos sprawls well.
Galanos lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.#TD2#
Bagov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Galanos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bagov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bagov landing strikes.
Bagov throws an elbow but Galanos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Galanos wants to control but Bagov postures up.
Bagov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bagov tries to advance to mount but Galanos denies him.
Bagov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Galanos gets back to full guard.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Bagov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galanos is controlling Bagov's posture.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Galanos trying to control the position here.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Bagov is working Galanos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Bagov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bagov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanos throws out the jab.
A big right from Galanos misses.
Galanos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bagov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bagov slips a straight right by Galanos.
Galanos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Galanos misses.
Bagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagov ducks under a wild hook from Galanos.
Bagov looks for a takedown but Galanos sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov ducks under a wild hook from Galanos.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bagov.
Hero Galanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Galanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagov. #T1##TD2#
Bagov shoots in and gets a takedown into Galanos's guard.
Galanos is pulling down on Bagov's head to control his posture.
Bagov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Bagov is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Bagov stays in close to Galanos's body and controls the position.
Bagov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bagov feints and as Galanos raises his hands in defense, Bagov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bagov trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos trying to control the position here.
Bagov wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Bagov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galanos looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galanos's guard.
Bagov slows the pace down in half guard.
Bagov is looking to advance position but Galanos won't allow it.
Bagov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bagov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galanos sees it coming and defends easily.
Bagov is looking to stall here but Galanos recovers full guard.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos tests Bagov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hero Galanos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Galanos loads up on a big right hand but Bagov slips the punch.
Galanos scores with a three punch combo!
Galanos throws an overhand right that lands on Bagov's shoulder, as Bagov tries to avoid the shot.
Bagov with the counter takedown but Galanos avoids it easily.
Bagov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galanos.
Galanos lands the left hand.
A jab from Galanos misses.
Galanos looks to land a right hand but Bagov moved out of range.
Galanos lands with a kick to the temple. Bagov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Bagov is rocked!
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galanos scores with a jab.
Bagov is still on wobbly legs! Can Galanos finish him?
Bagov misses with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a crisp right that sends Bagov to the canvas! Galanos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: LFC 28     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Fang doesn't manage to clinch there - Galanos circles away.
A jab from Galanos does it's job there.
Galanos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galanos throwing a counter right hand but Fang manages to avoid it.
Galanos scores with a hook.
Galanos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fang under the eye.
Fang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galanos scores with a hook.
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Galanos.
Galanos circles away from the clinch attempt. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Galanos has knocked Fang down with a huge combo! Galanos steps away and waves a wobbly Fang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Fang is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang is holding his hands too far apart here. Galanos throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fang is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
Hero Galanos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: LFC 25     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Galanos connects with a right hand. Eduard shakes it off.
Eduard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eduard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eduard looks to land a left hand but Galanos moved out of range nicely.
Galanos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eduard momentarily.
Eduard defending well as Galanos loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eduard . Galanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galanos throws a hook to the side of Eduard 's head but Eduard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eduard keeps the fight on the outside.
Galanos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Galanos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Galanos jabs Eduard right on the nose. Eduard blinks but takes it well.
Galanos tries to clinch but Eduard is having none of it.
Galanos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eduard in his tracks.
Eduard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eduard just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galanos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Galanos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Eduard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galanos pushes Eduard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eduard lands a body shot.
Eduard working aggressively here.
Galanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galanos misses with some punches.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galanos blocks an uppercut.
Eduard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eduard throws a head punch that misses.
Eduard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Galanos lands a nice uppercut.
Galanos throws a punch but it's blocked by Eduard .
Galanos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galanos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galanos.
Eduard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galanos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Galanos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Galanos scores with a shoulder strike.
Eduard misses with the head strike.
Eduard tries to work over Galanos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galanos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eduard .
A short right from Galanos on the inside.
Galanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eduard 's elbow.
Galanos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eduard tries a body shot but Galanos blocks it.
Eduard misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Galanos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Eduard .
Eduard is stalling here.
Galanos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galanos presses Eduard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eduard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Eduard controls the action.
Eduard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galanos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Eduard controls the action.
Galanos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eduard backwards.
Eduard throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Eduard has a couple of punches blocked by Galanos.
Galanos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eduard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Galanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galanos.
Eduard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanos's elbow.
Galanos blocks a body shot from Eduard .
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eduard tries to throw a body punch but Galanos avoids it by throwing Eduard back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eduard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eduard looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galanos as Eduard tries to tie him up.
Galanos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Eduard avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Eduard .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Galanos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Galanos looks to land a left hand but Eduard moved out of range nicely.
Eduard throws a hook to the side of Galanos's head but Galanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eduard throws a hook to the side of Galanos's head but Galanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eduard throws a body punch but Galanos moves out of range.
Galanos wants to counter the offense by Eduard and move into the clinch position.
Galanos lands with a hook. Eduard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eduard connects with a jab.
Galanos cracks Eduard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Galanos staying out of range there.
Galanos wants to counter the offense by Eduard and move into the clinch position.
Galanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eduard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Eduard .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eduard throws a shot from downtown. Galanos moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Eduard gets tackled into the cage by Galanos. Galanos maintains the clinch.
Galanos tries a body shot but Eduard blocks it.
Galanos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eduard backwards. #T1#
Eduard misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eduard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eduard backwards. #TD2#
Galanos pulls guard effortlessly.
Eduard tries to free his leg and advance position but Galanos is retaining full guard.
Eduard postures up. #SUB2#
Galanos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Eduard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Galanos has tightened it up now! Eduard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hero Galanos! Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Hero Galanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: LFC 21     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Manalo.
As Manalo tries to get set, Galanos tries to push him back and clinch up but Manalo manages to avoid the attempt.
Jose Manalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galanos slips a jab from Manalo.
Manalo throws a right hand that Galanos ducks under and follows up with a left that Galanos also avoids with ease.#CL#
Galanos closes the distance and clinches.
Manalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands. #TD#
Galanos jumps guard.
Manalo wants to stand but Galanos is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Galanos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Manalo doesn't defend quickly enough and Galanos has managed to lock this one up! Can Manalo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Galanos on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Hero Galanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: LFC 15     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Galanos slips under a jab from Kuznetmedov.
Galanos avoids the body shot from Kuznetmedov.
Galanos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetmedov.
Galanos slips a jab from Kuznetmedov.#CL#
Galanos clinches with his opponent.
Galanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetmedov controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Galanos's brow.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Hero Galanos has been cut.
Kuznetmedov can't find room to land a body shot as Galanos controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos misses with a punch to the body.
Galanos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetmedov walks away with a smile on his face. Galanos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab lands there for Galanos.
Galanos tries to bum rush Kuznetmedov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetmedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galanos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetmedov.#T1#
A big right from Kuznetmedov misses.
Galanos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuznetmedov manages to circle out of the way.
Kuznetmedov misses with a double jab. #CL#
Galanos moves into the clinch.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov. #TD#
Galanos jumps into guard, dragging Kuznetmedov to the mat. #SUB#
Kuznetmedov is sitting in close to Galanos's body. Galanos has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kuznetmedov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kuznetmedov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Galanos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Hero Galanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: LFC 10     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Stanchev misses the shot to the body.
Galanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanchev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Galanos moves into range and clinches up with Stanchev.
Galanos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanchev backwards.
Galanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanchev controls his hands.
Stanchev lands a left hand.
Stanchev is looking to break free of the clinch but Galanos has double underhooks.
Galanos misses with a punch to the body.
Galanos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanchev prevents a body shot from Galanos.
Stanchev tries a body shot but Galanos blocks it.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Stanchev blocks an uppercut.
Stanchev blocking some punches.
Galanos tries a body shot but Stanchev blocks it.
Galanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galanos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanchevs head.
Galanos scores with a shot to the side of Stanchev's head.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galanos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galanos tries a body shot but Stanchev blocks it.
Stanchev blocks an uppercut.
Stanchev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galanos swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos working aggressively here.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galanos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galanos prevents Stanchev from breaking the clinch.
Stanchev tries to work over Galanos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanchev.#TD2#
Galanos pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Stanchev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Galanos is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Galanos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stanchev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Galanos has tightened it up now! Stanchev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: LFC 6     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Stedman slips under a jab.
Galanos lands a jab.
Galanos throws a looping overhand right but Stedman ducks down to avoid it.
Stedman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galanos throws a looping overhand right but Stedman ducks down to avoid it.
Stedman wants to clinch but Galanos slips to the side
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galanos cracks Stedman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stedman falls to his knees and Galanos doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Galanos!
A relieved looking Hero Galanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: LFC 1     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Decosta swings for the body but Galanos moves out of range.
Galanos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Hero Galanos has been cut.
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decosta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Decosta misses its intended target.
Galanos throws a shot from downtown. Decosta moves away and avoids it.
Galanos avoids the body shot from Decosta.
Galanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decosta.
Decosta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Galanos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Galanos closes the distance and pushes Decosta back into the cage.#TD2#
Galanos jumps into guard, dragging Decosta to the mat. #SUB2#
Galanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Decosta has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Galanos to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Decosta is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Galanos pulls down on the head and he's put Decosta to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hero Galanos!
An out of breath Hero Galanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Fight Hard: 001     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Sleek Castro has been cut.#CL#
Galanos has Castro up against the cage in a clinch.
Galanos tries to pull guard but Castro holds him up against the cage and eventually Galanos drops back down to his feet.
Galanos has Castro pressed against the cage.
Galanos fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castro wants to stall.
Galanos tries to pull guard but Castro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hero Galanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Galanos jumps guard but Castro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Castro to work.
Castro taking a breather.
Galanos fails to pull guard.
Castro wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Galanos controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Castro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sleek Castro.#CL#
Galanos closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galanos is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Galanos for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Galanos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Castro walks away with a smile on his face. Galanos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galanos misses the jab.
Galanos throws a lazy right hand but Castro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galanos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galanos misses with a looping left.
Castro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Galanos.#T3#
Galanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Galanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galanos tries to clinch but Castro is having none of it.
Castro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galanos finds it's way round the side to connect with Castro's head.
Galanos looks to land a right hand but Castro moved out of range.
Galanos misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Castro counters by moving into the clinch.
Castro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galanos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castro to keep the fight standing.
Galanos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Galanos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Galanos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castro to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Castro successfully pulls guard.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Castro.
Galanos stands and throws Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Castro is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Galanos staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Galanos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sleek Castro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Galanos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanos throws out the jab.
Galanos throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Galanos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro wants to counter with a clinch but Galanos pushes him away.
Castro thuds his right hand into Galanos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galanos.
Galanos with a nice cross.
Castro throws a hook but Galanos blocks it.
Galanos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Galanos loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
Castro scores with a jab to the head.
Galanos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galanos throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Castro tries to counter with a clinch but Galanos shakes him off and moves away.
Galanos wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Castro tries to counter with a clinch but Galanos shakes him off and moves away.
Galanos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Galanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Galanos attempts a counter takedown but Castro avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Galanos darts in and clinches Castro up against the cage.
Galanos stalling in the clinch.
Galanos stalling against the cage.
Galanos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Galanos jumps guard but Castro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Castro trying to control the position but instead, Galanos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castro into the cage.
Galanos stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Galanos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Galanos is trying to pull guard but Castro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Galanos has Castro pushed against the cage.
Galanos tries to pull guard but Castro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hero Galanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galanos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castro smiles and moves away.
Hero Galanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galanos wants to clinch.
Galanos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanos tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Galanos throws a hook to the side of Castro's head but Castro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galanos drops his hands momentarily and Castro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Galanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galanos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Castro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galanos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sleek Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sleek Castro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
#R3#
Galanos tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro tries to counter with a clinch but Galanos shakes him off and moves away.
Galanos loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
Castro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galanos tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Castro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanos throws out the jab. #CL#
Castro gets tackled into the cage by Galanos. Galanos maintains the clinch.
Galanos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Galanos manages to pull guard.
Castro trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Galanos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Castro should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Galanos has tightened it up now! Castro should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hero Galanos!
A relieved looking Hero Galanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

 
 
 
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