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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Gallegos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Melville is fending him off so far but Gallegos persists. Nope, Melville circles away and we're back to standing.
Gallegos blocks a head kick by Melville.
#CL2#
Melville moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Melville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Gallegos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gallegos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Melville is concentrating on defense, preventing Gallegos from advancing position. #SUB#
Gallegos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melville defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melville is trying to stand up here but Gallegos is controlling him well.
Melville manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Melville has his foot on Gallegos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallegos works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Melville is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallegos is aware though and is defending well.
Gallegos wants to stand but Melville has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gallegos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melville swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melville preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gallegos stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Melville has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gallegos manages to get his head free but now Melville has transitioned to an armbar! Gallegos grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Melville! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herman Melville!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Juei has closed the distance and engaged Gallegos in a clinch.
Gallegos tries to pull guard but Juei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Juei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juei avoids the elbow strike from Gallegos, against the cage.
Juei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Juei breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juei is defended easily by Gallegos.
As Juei looks to move away, Gallegos throws a big counter combo but Juei just gets out of the way.
Juei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gallegos circles away.
Gallegos throws a big counter combination but Juei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Juei as Gallegos shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallegos fails with the takedown.
And Juei responds with a good body kick, but Gallegos manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Gallegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Juei gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Gallegos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Juei lands a good knee to the midsection. Gallegos won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Gallegos jumps guard.
Juei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallegos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gallegos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Juei wants to pass the guard but Gallegos is defending well.
Juei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gallegos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juei is just content to waste time from the top position. Gallegos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Juei looking to sit in guard and control but Gallegos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gallegos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Juei is looking to stand up but Gallegos isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Gallegos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gallegos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juei working a defensive guard here.
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Juei 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.
Gallegos postures up.
Gallegos works over Juei with some ground and pound from guard.
Gallegos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Juei's head.
Juei is looking to stand back up but Gallegos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Juei. #SUB#
Gallegos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juei is just riding it out for now. Gallegos eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Juei wants to get back to full guard.
Juei tries to kick Gallegos off but Gallegos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Gallegos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gallegos tries a head kick but it misses.
Juei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gallegos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Juei avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Gallegos gets tackled into the cage by Juei. Juei maintains the clinch.
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 Garrett Gallegos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Juei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gallegos to the mat! Gallegos manages to get full guard.
Juei is looking to stand up but Gallegos won't let him.
Gallegos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Juei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallegos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juei looking to sit in guard and control but Gallegos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gallegos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juei's head.
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.
Juei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juei looking to control.
Gallegos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juei 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.
Gallegos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Gallegos lands a couple of digs.
Gallegos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gallegos wants to pass the guard but Juei is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallegos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Juei trying to keep a closed guard but Gallegos is proving a slippery customer.
Juei is breathing heavily.
Juei striking off his back but it's not causing Gallegos any problems.
Gallegos chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallegos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Juei wants to improve his position but instead Gallegos has moved into half guard.
Gallegos is nestled in close to Juei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gallegos connects with a nice short shot to Juei's temple.
Gallegos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Gallegos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juei defends it well.
Gallegos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Juei is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gallegos lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Gallegos is trying to work for a kimura but Juei is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Gallegos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Juei is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garrett Gallegos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Champion closes the distance and clinches.
Champion slowing the pace effectively.
Gallegos fails to pull guard.
Champion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gallegos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gallegos slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Champion gets control of Gallegos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Champion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gallegos throws a big elbow that misses.
Gallegos is working Champion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Champion manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion avoids the elbow strike from Gallegos, against the cage.
Champion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Gallegos pulls Champion into guard.
Gallegos can't keep his opponent in guard - Champion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Champion wants to advance to full mount but Gallegos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Champion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Champion trying to control but Gallegos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gallegos working for a triangle but Champion defends it easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Gallegos is working an open guard so Champion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Champion shoots in but Gallegos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gallegos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gallegos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Champion as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Champion moves into the clinch successfully.
Champion is looking for a takedown.
Garrett Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creed Champion.#T3##TD2#
Champion pulls guard effortlessly.
Gallegos is in close to Champion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Champion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SU#
Gallegos gets to his feet - Champion follows without any prompting.
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Gallegos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Champion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gallegos grinds an elbow into Champion's temple.
Gallegos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Gallegos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Champion wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T4#
Champion wants to control but Gallegos postures up.
Gallegos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gallegos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gallegos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Gallegos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A nice combination there by Champion.
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Champion moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gallegos throws an elbow but misses.
Gallegos has Champion pressed against the cage.
Champion looking to slow down the pace here.
Champion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Creed Champion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Champion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gallegos.
Champion looks to land a combination but Gallegos avoids it well. #TD2#
Champion drives through with a takedown into Gallegos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Champion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gallegos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gallegos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gallegos! #REVR##SUB#
Gallegos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Champion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallegos lands with a punch from half guard.
Gallegos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Gallegos is working for a kimura but Champion is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Champion tries to kick Gallegos off but Gallegos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gallegos lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Champion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Champion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Champion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gallegos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gallegos working the head and body with strikes.
Champion is trying to maintain the position but Gallegos is very close to passing his half guard.
Gallegos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Ground and pound from Gallegos.
Gallegos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Champion controls his leg.
Gallegos prevents Champion from improving his position.
Gallegos wants to stand up but Champion is controlling the position.
Champion is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gallegos is looking for a kimura but Champion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gallegos to get the leverage.
Gallegos throwing shots but Champion is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Gallegos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gallegos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Champion manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Champion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Gallegos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Champion's head.
Gallegos distracts Champion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Champion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gallegos defends it easily.
Gallegos is looking to work some ground and pound but Champion has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gallegos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Gallegos gets to his feet - Champion follows without any prompting.
Gallegos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gallegos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Champion.
Creed Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Champion tries to avoid it but Gallegos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Champion to the ground. Champion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Gallegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallegos looks for a takedown but Champion sprawls well.#TD2#
Champion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gallegos!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gallegos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Champion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Gallegos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Champion slaps away a takedown attempt from Gallegos, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Gallegos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Champion's guard.
Champion punching from the bottom - just letting Gallegos know he's still in a fight.
Champion trying to control the position here.
Gallegos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallegos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gallegos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gallegos working some strikes from top position.
Gallegos throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Gallegos wants to stand but Champion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Champion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Champion trying to control but Gallegos is working from the bottom.
Champion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Champion trying to control but Gallegos is working from the bottom. #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.
Champion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gallegos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Champion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Champion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gallegos keeping moving, preventing Champion from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garrett Gallegos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Champion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallegos sprawls well initially but Champion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Champion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Champion wants to advance to full mount but Gallegos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Champion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gallegos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Champion is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Champion gets to his feet - Gallegos follows without any prompting. #T4##TD#
Gallegos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Champion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Champion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gallegos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallegos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Champion smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Champion shoots in and gets a takedown into Gallegos's guard.
Champion throws an elbow that misses. Gallegos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Champion's guard. Nice move by Gallegos!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Champion wants to sweep but no luck.
Gallegos wants to get up but he can't break Champion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Champion pulls Gallegos in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Creed Champion.
I think Champion 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
De La Cruz moves into the clinch.#BC2#
De La Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Felix De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Cruz shoots in but Gallegos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Gallegos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Gallegos 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.
Gallegos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallegos prevents De La Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Gallegos wants to stand and escape but instead De La Cruz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
De La Cruz tries to stand but Gallegos is controlling from the bottom.
Gallegos keeping moving, preventing De La Cruz from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Gallegos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
De La Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
De La Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Gallegos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gallegos tries to counter by clinching up but De La Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.
De La Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garrett Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix De La Cruz.
De La Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gallegos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gallegos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Cruz defends it nicely.#T2#
De La Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Garrett Gallegos has been cut.
Gallegos shoots in looking for a takedown. De La Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Gallegos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De La Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Gallegos scores with a takedown into De La Cruz's guard.
De La Cruz trying to control the position.
#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallegos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De La Cruz trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
De La Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallegos defends well.
Gallegos stopping the sweep attempt from De La Cruz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallegos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gallegos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gallegos throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallegos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB#
Gallegos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De La Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De La Cruz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
De La Cruz wants to stand and escape but instead Gallegos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
De La Cruz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
De La Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gallegos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gallegos wants to stand but De La Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Garrett Gallegos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garrett Gallegos's cut.
That's time! Gallegos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
De La Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Gallegos.#BC#
Gallegos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallegos throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and De La Cruz counters with a crisp one two that drops Gallegos! De La Cruz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gallegos to his feet! Gallegos is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Gallegos is rocked!
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De La Cruz fakes the body blow, causing Gallegos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gallegos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix De La Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Scord looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scord postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gallegos 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.
Scord content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Gallegos is rocked!
Scord is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Gallegos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gallegos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scord doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scord manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scord arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gallegos's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Devon Scord!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Penduko darts in and clinches Gallegos up against the cage.
Gallegos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Penduko smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Penduko has Gallegos up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Gallegos jumps guard.
Penduko wants to get up but he can't break Gallegos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Penduko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Penduko throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Penduko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gallegos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gallegos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gallegos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penduko's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gallegos is looking to work some ground and pound but Penduko has wrist control.
Gallegos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gallegos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gallegos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penduko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gallegos is controlling him.
Gallegos landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallegos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gallegos 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.
Penduko is looking to stand up but Gallegos isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Gallegos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gallegos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gallegos prevents Penduko from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Gallegos throwing strikes but missing.
Gallegos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penduko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gallegos is controlling him.
Gallegos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gallegos postures up and lands a big shot to Penduko's brow.
Gallegos prevents Penduko from getting back to his feet.
Gallegos wants to stand but Penduko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gallegos slips nicely into half guard.
Penduko is trying to stand back up but Gallegos is controlling him
Gallegos drops an elbow to the side of Penduko's head. #T3##SUB#
Gallegos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gallegos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penduko sees it coming and defends easily.#SU#
Gallegos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Penduko looks winded!#CL2#
Penduko drives through and clinches with Gallegos against the cage.
Gallegos jumps guard but Penduko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gallegos gets control of Penduko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gallegos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Penduko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gallegos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penduko defends well.
Gallegos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penduko looking to sit in guard and control but Gallegos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Gallegos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Gallegos gets to his feet. Penduko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gallegos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penduko as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Gallegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallegos closes the distance and clinches up with Penduko, looking for a takedown. Gallegos pushes Penduko against the cage but Penduko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Gallegos as Penduko shoots in.
Gallegos is looking to counter the offense by Penduko and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Penduko has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Gallegos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gallegos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Penduko has Gallegos up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallegos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penduko walks away with a smile on his face. Gallegos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Penduko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Penduko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Penduko clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Gallegos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Penduko uses from the top position. #SUB#
Gallegos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penduko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gallegos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penduko is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Gallegos working for a triangle but Penduko defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gallegos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Penduko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gallegos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penduko has managed to get both his arms back between Gallegos's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penduko wants to stand but Gallegos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Penduko is looking to advance position but Gallegos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Gallegos prevents Penduko from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Gallegos looking for a guillotine from mount but Penduko is having none of it.
Garrett Gallegos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gallegos looking to finish Penduko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penduko!
Penduko is breathing heavily.
Gallegos landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Gallegos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Gallegos has control of Penduko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Penduko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gallegos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penduko?
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Penduko is trying desperately to improve position.
Penduko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BOOM! Gallegos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Gallegos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penduko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Penduko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gallegos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penduko can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penduko can't escape the position.
Penduko tries to lock up and control but Gallegos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gallegos landing punches.
Gallegos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gallegos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Gallegos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gallegos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gallegos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gallegos working the head and body with strikes.
Penduko wants to get back to his feet.
Penduko is looking to regain half guard here but Gallegos keeps moving and retains side control.
Gallegos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gallegos grinds an elbow into Penduko's temple. #SUB#
Gallegos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gallegos is trying to get an arm triangle but Penduko is defending well. #T1#
Gallegos lands some shots froms side control.
Penduko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penduko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Gallegos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gallegos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Penduko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gallegos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penduko is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Gallegos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penduko has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Gallegos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Penduko just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Penduko blocks a head kick by Gallegos.
Gallegos dives in and grabs Penduko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penduko pushes down on Gallegos's head and hops out.
Penduko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallegos as he jumps to the side.
Gallegos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penduko.#CL2#
Penduko clinches up with Gallegos and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gallegos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3##TD#
Gallegos pulls Penduko into guard.
Penduko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penduko looking to sit in guard and control but Gallegos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Gallegos 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.
Gallegos postures up and lands a big shot to Penduko's brow.
Gallegos prevents Penduko from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Gallegos 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.
Gallegos cracks Penduko with a solid left hand.#T4#
Gallegos lands a couple of elbows.
Gallegos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penduko's head.
Gallegos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Penduko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallegos is aware though and is defending well.
Gallegos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gallegos is in close to Penduko's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Gallegos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Penduko, up you get!
Garrett Gallegos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallegos shoots in looking for a takedown. Penduko tries to sprawl out of it but Gallegos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penduko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Gallegos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gallegos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Gallegos!
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