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Event:
EFA 24 Azgada vs Correia
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1# Ho Joy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho Joy wants it to stay on the feet. Galloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Joy. Ho Joy scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Ho Joy's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Galloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ho Joy tried to counter with a leg kick but Galloway avoided it. Galloway throws a leg kick that is checked and Ho Joy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ho Joy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho Joy. Ho Joy lands a lovely overhand right.#CL# Ho Joy rushes Galloway and presses him up against the cage. Ho Joy lands a nice uppercut. Ho Joy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Galloway wants to stall.
Ho Joy lands a left hand.
Ho Joy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#KD# Ho Joy drops Galloway onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Galloway is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Galloway is rocked!#T1##BC# Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Joy finish him? Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Galloway throws a right hand that misses
and Ho Joy scores with a counter punch that sends Galloway to the canvas! Ho Joy smells blood - he's punishing Galloway with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Galloway has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do Ho Joy! Do Ho Joy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ultimate Fighting Friday 3
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1# Killney is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Galloway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killney under the eye. Killney slips a straight right by Galloway.#TD# Galloway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Killney! Killney tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Galloway trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Killney doesn't escape. Killney wants to get back to his feet. Good control from Galloway. Galloway seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Killney for as long as he can get away with. Killney covers up after that shot from Galloway.
#T1# Galloway is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB# Galloway has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Killney is in real trouble here. Galloway gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Killney is tapping out! Galloway wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julius Galloway!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1# Galloway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Galloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Galloway looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range. Galloway throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily. Richards dives in and grabs Galloway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galloway pushes down on Richards's head and hops out. Nice uppercut lands for Galloway. That snapped Richards's head back.
Galloway throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it. Galloway misses with a leg kick. Galloway blocks a head kick by Richards.
Galloway is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richards. A jab from Galloway misses. Richards looks to clinch and Richards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Galloway with a nice cross. Richards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galloway. Galloway scores with a sloppy right hand. Richards should have avoided that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Some wild striking there from Galloway.
#T1# Galloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galloway paws at him with a jab and circles away. Galloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galloway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Julius Galloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Richards shoots in looking for a takedown but Galloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him. Galloway throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it. Richards slips under a jab. Galloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Galloway wants it to stay on the feet. Galloway throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot. Richards appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Galloway misses with a hook. Richards tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Galloway to counter with a crisp jab. Galloway keeps the fight on the outside. Galloway throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily. Julius Galloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Galloway throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Galloway misses with a few strikes there.
#TD# Richards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Galloway keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. Galloway tries to strike from the bottom.
Galloway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Galloway is retaining full guard. Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Galloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Galloway is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea. Galloway keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #T3# Galloway is pulling down on Richards's head to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Galloway throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily. An inside leg kick from Galloway misses. Richards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Galloway connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galloway. Nice sprawl there from Galloway as Richards shoots in.#CL# Richards rushes Galloway and presses him up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Galloway.
Richards tries to pull guard but Galloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Galloway improves position. #T4# Richards working hard to break the clinch. Richards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Galloway pressing his opponent against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Galloway. Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Galloway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Richards is trying to force a seperation but Galloway has the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Galloway dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Galloway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Galloway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Galloway misses the jab. Phil Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Galloway misses with a body shot.
Galloway misses with a straight left. Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galloway paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing. Galloway missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Richards takes one to the chin there. Richards throws a push kick but Galloway slaps the foot to one side. A jab from Galloway misses. #T1# Nice jab there from Galloway. Galloway swinging wildly here.
Galloway throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd cheers as Galloway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richards doesn't seem phased though. Richards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galloway avoids it really well and circles away. Galloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Galloway.
Richards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2# Galloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richards. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him. Galloway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richards's head backwards. Galloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
Richards slips under a jab from Galloway. Richards shoots for a takedown but Galloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Galloway misses with a left hand and Richards counters with a two punch combo. Richards misses with a takedown attempt and Richards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Nice straight punches there by Galloway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Galloway. Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galloway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Galloway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD# Richards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Galloway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Galloway tries to bench press Richards off him but Richards keeps the position. Galloway wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Galloway can't do much from the bottom here. Richards trying to control the position but Galloway is working away. Galloway taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Galloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Richards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4# Galloway can't do much from the bottom here. Galloway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Galloway trying his best to control but Richards has mounted him. Galloway wants to control but Richards is having none of it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galloway is looking to escape. Galloway is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julius Galloway will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Galloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# Richards closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards. Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galloway is defending well for now. Galloway stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
Galloway stalling against the cage.
Galloway is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for Galloway to work.
Galloway continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1# Richards is trying to push Galloway away but Galloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Galloway prevents a body shot from Richards. Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galloway just stands there and leans against the cage. Richards tries to circle away but Galloway has him pinned against the cage. Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galloway avoids it. Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Richards tries to pull guard but Galloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Richards tries to break free but Galloway pushes him back against the cage. Richards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Richards tries to pull guard but Galloway won't allow it.
Galloway stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Galloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice defenses there by Richards. Galloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Richards takes one on the button. Galloway jabs Richards to the body, keeping him at a distance. A lazy left from Galloway finds it's target.#TD# Richards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Galloway napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3# Galloway struggling a bit here. Richards trying to control the position but Galloway is working away. Richards taking a breather here. Who's going to make the next move? Galloway is pushing Richards's head away, looking to escape. Richards manages to hold on to the position though. Richards working away.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Richards wants to control but Galloway is keeping him busy. #SU# Richards stands up. A slapping leg kick lands for Galloway.
Galloway throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily. Richards misses with a takedown attempt - Galloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Galloway throws a low kick but Richards moves out of range easily. Richards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Richards avoids the body shot from Galloway.
Galloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards. Phil Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Galloway misses with a low kick. Galloway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Julius Galloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Galloway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Galloway! In defeat, Phil Richards stepped up to the mic, saying 'It happens, but I will rebound. I will achieve greatness.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Carsly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Galloway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Galloway is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Carsly in side control, throwing shots but Galloway defends. Carsly trying to control the position but Galloway is working away. Galloway can't do much from the bottom here. Galloway regains half guard there - taking advantage of Carsly's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Carsly missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Carsly winds up and cracks Galloway with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Carsly is thwarting Galloway's attempts to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carsly works his way into full mount! Carsly lands a big shot there that rocks Galloway but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Galloway is trying desperately to improve position.#T1# Carsly landing strikes from the mount. Galloway is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carsly raining down hammerfists from mount. Carsly avoids the attempt from Galloway to control. Carsly lands a nice shot to the head. Galloway bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Galloway wants to control from the top but Carsly keeps moving. Galloway preventing the sweep. Galloway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# Carsly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galloway is one step ahead there. Galloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Carsly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Carsly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galloway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Galloway trying to control but Carsly is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Carsly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galloway is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Carsly working for submissions but it's allowed Galloway to get to half guard.
Galloway throwing shots but Carsly is blocking nicely. Galloway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Galloway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# Galloway trying to control the action but Carsly is working from the bottom. Carsly missing with punches from the bottom.
Galloway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Galloway throwing shots but Carsly is blocking nicely. Galloway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Carsly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Galloway is taking a breather. Carsly 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.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A slow jab from Carsly misses its intended target. Galloway seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Carsly missing with a left hand there. Galloway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Galloway tries to counter by clinching up but Carsly breaks away and moves out of range.#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. Carsly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galloway feinted with a counter takedown. Carsly looks to land a right hand but Galloway moved out of range.#TD2# Carsly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galloway's half guard. Nice strikes from Carsly there. Carsly lands with a punch from half guard. Galloway makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galloway. Carsly throws a big right hand that misses. Galloway has Carsly pulled in close to control his posture. Galloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carsly is one step ahead there. Carsly postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Carsly dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Carsly blocks the body kick.
#TD2# Carsly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Galloway's guard. Carsly throws a big right hand that misses. Galloway keeping moving, preventing Carsly from controlling successfully. Galloway looking to control.
Carsly wants to control from the top but Galloway keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Galloway has his hands on Carsly's head, controlling the position. Galloway trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1# Galloway is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Galloway tries to clinch there but Carsly circles away.
Carsly throws a big shot that misses. Nice shot by Carsly. Carsly throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2# Carsly clinches with his opponent.
Carsly can't get the takedown.
Carsly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galloway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carsly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Galloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Julius Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Carsly. Nice sprawl there from Galloway as Carsly shoots in.#T2##TD2# Carsly shoots in and bounces Galloway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galloway holds on and takes a little breather. Galloway keeping moving, preventing Carsly from controlling successfully. Galloway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galloway wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Carsly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galloway holds on and takes a little breather. Galloway trying to keep a closed guard but Carsly is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Carsly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Galloway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Galloway wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Galloway continues to stall.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Carsly misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Galloway counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galloway. A head punch blocked on the inside by Galloway. Carsly jumps guard but Galloway stands there with Carsly around his waist. Carsly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carsly prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4# Carsly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galloway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Carsly swings wildly with an uppercut but Galloway uses good head movement to avoid it. Carsly misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Carsly has Galloway pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carsly pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Galloway tumbling to the mat - Carsly dives into Galloway's guard. Carsly preventing the sweep. Carsly content to stall in guard here. Carsly preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Carsly trying to control the position from guard on top but Galloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Carsly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD2# Carsly gets a takedown into half guard. Carsly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Carsly looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Galloway is trying to maintain the position but Carsly is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carsly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Galloway is looking for a sweep. Carsly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Galloway keeping hold of Carsly's head, controlling as best he can. Carsly throwing shots but Galloway is blocking nicely. Carsly is keen to just control but Galloway is a slippery customer. Carsly missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Carsly is taking a breather. Galloway 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. Galloway is trying to maintain the position but Carsly is very close to passing his half guard. Galloway is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carsly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Carsly stalling. Carsly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Carsly is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Carsly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Galloway gets full guard. Galloway working a defensive guard but Carsly manages to pass into side control anyway.
Galloway is trying to work for a sweep but Carsly has mounted him! Galloway is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Carsly with the ground and pound from mount. Carsly raining down hammerfists from mount. Galloway tries to lock up and control but Carsly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Carsly lands a couple of good shots and Galloway has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Galloway is keeping busy.
Galloway is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3# Carsly connects with a big shot to the side of Galloway's head.
Galloway just trying to survive but Carsly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Carsly keeps control of the position as Galloway tries to break free.
Carsly lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Carsly scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Carsly has the hooks in. Galloway is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Carsly avoiding Galloway 's attempts to control his hands. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Carsly throwing damaging strikes from the back! Galloway could be in trouble here!
Carsly scores with punches and elbows. Ben Carsly has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# Carsly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Carsly is punishing Galloway with some ground and pound. Carsly lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Carsly.
Carsly scores with punches to the body. Carsly avoiding Galloway 's attempts to control his hands. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Carsly is persistently looking for the submission but Galloway is defending it well.
Julius Galloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carsly punches the canvas rather than the man. Carsly is riding his opponent, not letting Galloway buck him off. Carsly has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Carsly scores with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! Ben Carsly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Carsly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Douchet scores the fight 26:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Carsly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1# Larson shoots in for a takedown but Galloway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galloway.
Galloway lands a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Larson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galloway, pushing him back against the cage. Galloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larson.
#T1# The referee calls for Galloway to work.
Larson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fermin Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galloway. Larson tries to pull guard but Galloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Galloway pressing his opponent against the cage. Larson tries to pull guard but Galloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Galloway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Larson up against the cage. Galloway stops a takedown attempt from Larson.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Larson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galloway is defending well. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Galloway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Larson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galloway works on Larson's body with a couple of short punches. Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galloway just stands there and leans against the cage. Larson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Galloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larson.
Galloway is struggling to control the position. Galloway leaning against his opponent.
#T3# The referee calls for Galloway to work.
Galloway taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julius Galloway. Galloway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galloway.
A telegraphed right hand from Galloway misses the target. Galloway stuffs the takedown attempt from Larson. Larson gets slowly back to his feet. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# Galloway feints and as Larson raises his hands in defense, Galloway changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Galloway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Let's hope that Galloway 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Galloway dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Galloway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Larson instigates a clinch. Larson wants to take the fight to the mat but Galloway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larson looking for a takedown. Galloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Galloway has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Larson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Galloway is riding his opponent, not letting Larson buck him off. Larson avoids the strikes from Galloway. #T1# I would not like to be Larson right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Galloway is striking from the back but Larson escapes and manages to recover to half guard. Galloway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larson's head. Galloway is figuring out what he wants to do next. Galloway's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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.#SUB2# Larson is defending against the submission attempts here by Galloway.
Galloway prevents Larson from improving his position. Galloway performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3# Galloway scoring with strikes to the body and head. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galloway in particular looking to stall.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Galloway.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Larson has Galloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Larson tries to pull guard but Galloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Larson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fermin Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Larson has Galloway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galloway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Larson tries to pull guard but Galloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Larson drops back down to his feet.
Larson is working for takedown but Galloway is calmly controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Galloway 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! This is the final round! #R3# Galloway scores with a nice head shot. Larson shoots in and drives through. Galloway sprawls well. Larson shoots in for a takedown but Galloway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Larson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Larson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fermin Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galloway is defending well. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Galloway trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Galloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larson.
Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galloway just stands there and leans against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Galloway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Galloway stalling the fight.
Larson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Galloway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Galloway leaning against his opponent.
Galloway receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Larson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Galloway to keep the fight standing. Larson is trying to pull guard but Galloway has him pressed against the cage.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD# Larson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Galloway gets full guard. Galloway tries to land a sweep but no joy. Galloway looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Galloway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Galloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance. More stalling from Galloway.#T3# Galloway forces his way into half guard. Galloway controlling the action here. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Galloway with more of the same as he continues to hold on. Fermin Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Julius Galloway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yet more stalling tactics from Galloway.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Julius Galloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Galloway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Galloway!
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