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Event:
IHOF IV: The Ides of March
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Basilashvili misses with a straight left.
Gallagher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Basilashvili throws a head kick that misses.
Gallagher with the counter takedown but Basilashvili avoids it easily.
We've been told by Basilashvili's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Basilashvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Basilashvili misses the jab.
Gallagher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Basilashvili misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher with the counter takedown but Basilashvili avoids it easily.
Gallagher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Basilashvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gallagher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilashvili misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Basilashvili throws out the jab.
Gallagher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Basilashvili defends it well.
Basilashvili lunges at Gallagher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gallagher's hand. #T1#
Basilashvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Gallagher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Basilashvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Basilashvili drops Gallagher with a naaaaasty hook - Gallagher is in real trouble here! Basilashvili dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zurab Basilashvili!
Zurab Basilashvili seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gallagher gets caught flat footed, as Kluger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gallagher holds on and takes a little breather.
Kluger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kluger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gallagher holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gallagher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kluger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Kluger from controlling successfully.
Kluger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluger won't allow Gallagher to sweep him here. #T1#
Gallagher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kluger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gallagher holds on and takes a little breather.
Gallagher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher pulls Kluger in close to his closed guard and prevents Kluger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kluger wants to get up but he can't break Gallagher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gallagher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kluger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Kluger wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
Gallagher controlling the position.
Kluger is looking to work some ground and pound but Gallagher has wrist control.
Kluger looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kluger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kluger showed some decent athleticism there.
Gallagher is positioning himself well to prevent Kluger advancing to mount. #T3#
Kluger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kluger prevents Gallagher from improving his position.
Kluger is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallagher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kluger tries to stand and escape but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Kluger controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kluger throwing shots but Gallagher is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kluger has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
#TD#
Kluger has hold of one of Gallagher's legs. Gallagher is fighting the takedown attempt but Kluger gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Kluger from controlling successfully.
Kluger throwing strikes from guard but Gallagher blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluger wanted to stand there but Gallagher had control of the position.
Kluger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Kluger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Kluger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallagher sprawls well initially but Kluger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gallagher is staying active underneath Kluger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gallagher desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluger is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallagher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Gallagher wants to control but Kluger is keeping busy.
Gallagher is refusing to be controlled, as Kluger sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gallagher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kluger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kluger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gallagher trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gallagher managing to control the position.
Kluger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluger wants to stand but Gallagher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kluger wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Kluger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gallagher is holding on to half guard well.
Gallagher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallagher.#T4#
Kluger trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Kluger being controlled here momentarily.
Kluger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Kluger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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##TD#
Kluger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gallagher to the mat! Gallagher manages to get full guard.
Kluger throwing strikes from guard but Gallagher blocks nicely.
Kluger preventing the sweep.
Kluger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluger is looking to stand up but Gallagher won't let him. #T1#
Kluger postures up in Gallagher's guard and throws a big left but Gallagher blocks it.
Kluger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kluger misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kluger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gallagher.
Gallagher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kluger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gallagher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kluger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kluger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gallagher throwing strikes from guard but Kluger blocks nicely.
Kluger controls Gallagher momentarily but Gallagher frees himself.
Kluger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kluger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gallagher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gallagher is in close to Kluger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gallagher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gallagher lands a couple of digs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gallagher working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Gallagher cracks Kluger with a solid left hand.
Kluger 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#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kluger wants to pass to mount but Gallagher is defending the position.
Kluger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working.
Gallagher is trying to control but Kluger manages to pass to mount!
Kluger controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Trent Kluger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kluger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Joseph Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallagher tries to hold on but Kluger pushes him away.
Kluger 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!
Kluger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trent Kluger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Kluger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kluger 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Kluger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Drago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gallagher is trying to defend but Drago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gallagher has his hands clasped together around Drago's back. He's all about the action.
Drago throwing shots but Gallagher is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago wants to free his trapped foot but Gallagher is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Gallagher is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Drago 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.
Drago has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Gallagher works to full guard.
Drago wanted to stand there but Gallagher had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gallagher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gallagher to the mat! Gallagher manages to get full guard.
Drago trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Gallagher is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gallagher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drago throws a strike but Gallagher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gallagher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gallagher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gallagher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gallagher postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
Gallagher postures up.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gallagher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gallagher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Gallagher with a nice head shot there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gallagher working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Gallagher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drago's head.
Drago trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gallagher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gallagher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drago's head.
Gallagher lands a couple of digs.
Gallagher chips away with some ground and pound.
Gallagher lands a couple of digs.
Gallagher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gallagher connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gallagher chips away with some ground and pound.
Gallagher stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
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 Vatli Drago will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Drago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gallagher. #TD#
Drago shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gallagher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drago throws a strike but Gallagher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gallagher stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Gallagher is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Gallagher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gallagher lands a couple of digs.
Gallagher works over Drago with some ground and pound from guard.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gallagher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallagher won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Gallagher connects with a couple of short punches.
Gallagher with a nice head shot there.
Gallagher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gallagher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drago's head.
Gallagher stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gallagher landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Drago is rocked!
Gallagher loads up on a big left hand. Drago felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gallagher looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Drago can't hide his disappointment, as Gallagher celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Gallagher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Gallagher counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Gallagher scoring with some ground and pound.
Gallagher landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gallagher landing some decent shots from guard.
Gallagher connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
It looks like Naz Johnson has been cut.
Gallagher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson 's brow.
Gallagher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Naz Johnson 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Naz Johnson 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joseph Gallagher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hart won't be happy with that.
Gallagher lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Hart has been cut.
Hart taking a bit of punishment here - Gallagher scoring with strikes.
Gallagher lands a strong strike to the head of Hart. That's dazed him! Gallagher looking to finish here. Hart is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gallagher lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Gallagher!
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