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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1# Cheetah slaps away a takedown attempt from Gallo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL# Cheetah gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gallo has had enough of the clinch but Cheetah keeps him there for the moment. Gallo tries to pull guard but Cheetah won't allow it.
#BC# Cheetah manages to break the clinch.
Cheetah throws out a powerful jab. Cheetah shoots in for a double leg but Gallo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallo looks winded! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cheetah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallo. Chitavake Cheetah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gallo. Cheetah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheetah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL# Cheetah darts in and clinches Gallo up against the cage. Cheetah prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC# Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gallo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheetah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallo. Gallo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC# Gallo is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Arturo Gallo has been cut. Gallo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Cheetah counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Gallo! Cheetah smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Chitavake Cheetah!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020 |
#R1# Gallo shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Abdullah tries to sprawl out of it but Gallo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Abdullah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Al Abdullah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Al Abdullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Al Abdullah tries for a takedown but Gallo circles away easily#CL# and Gallo counters by moving into the clinch. Al Abdullah wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Al Abdullah successfully pulls guard.
Al Abdullah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Abdullah wants to sweep here but Gallo controlling him for the moment. #T1# Al Abdullah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Gallo trying to move into half guard but instead Al Abdullah has managed to sweep!#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gallo has a closed guard, preventing Al Abdullah from standing up. Al Abdullah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Al Abdullah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Al Abdullah working some strikes from top position.#T2# Gallo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Al Abdullah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Al Abdullah 's corner is telling him to maintain position. Al Abdullah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Al Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Al Abdullah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Al Abdullah forces his way into half guard. Gallo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gallo tries to get out of the position. Gallo is breathing heavily. Al Abdullah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gallo! Al Abdullah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3# Al Abdullah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gallo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Abdullah controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gallo taking shots to the head. #T4# Al Abdullah lands a couple of good shots and Gallo has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Gallo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Abdullah on the ground. A bit of a pause in the action here. Al Abdullah controlling the positon. Al Abdullah throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gallo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Al Abdullah is cranking Gallo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gallo! He's tightened the choke and Gallo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdulrahman Al Abdullah !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Gallo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Gallo breaks from the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Aumkatongchiangmai gets tackled into the cage by Gallo. Gallo maintains the clinch. #BC# Gallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gallo shoots for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Aumkatongchiangmai throws a counter combo.#TD# Aumkatongchiangmai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gallo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand and escape but Gallo is having none of it. Gallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Aumkatongchiangmai is retaining full guard. #SU# Gallo gets to his feet. Aumkatongchiangmai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gallo looks for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well. Aumkatongchiangmai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Aumkatongchiangmai falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Gallo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1# Aumkatongchiangmai tries to kick Gallo off but Gallo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Gallo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up here but Gallo is controlling him well. Aumkatongchiangmai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gallo. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet.
Gallo is figuring out what he wants to do next. Gallo throwing shots but Aumkatongchiangmai is blocking nicely. Gallo content to control rather than advance. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Gallo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aumkatongchiangmai sees it coming and defends easily. Gallo is keen to just control but Aumkatongchiangmai is a slippery customer.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aumkatongchiangmai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gallo stops Aumkatongchiangmai from getting back to his feet.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gallo shoots in and drives through. Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Gallo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallo appears to be looking for a big counter. Gallo goes for a double leg but Aumkatongchiangmai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aumkatongchiangmai continues to drive forward. Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a head kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2# It looks like Arturo Gallo has been cut.#CL# Gallo has closed the distance and engaged Aumkatongchiangmai in a clinch.
Gallo has Aumkatongchiangmai pressed against the cage, preventing Aumkatongchiangmai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD# Gallo pulls guard successfully.
Gallo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2# Aumkatongchiangmai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gallo, up you get! Aumkatongchiangmai throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Gallo moves into range and clinches up with Aumkatongchiangmai. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Gallo has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallo tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallo drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Gallo manages to break the clinch.
Gallo avoids the head kick by Aumkatongchiangmai.
Gallo shoots in and drives through. Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well. The fight stays on the outside here - Aumkatongchiangmai looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gallo dodges the punch combination from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick but Gallo moves out of range.
Gallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gallo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aumkatongchiangmai.#ROC2# Gallo is rocked! Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to clinch but Gallo is avoiding it.
Oh Gallo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Aumkatongchiangmai throws a right and a left that Gallo avoids nicely. A head kick misses from Gallo. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up but Gallo circles away and keeps his distance.#T4# Aumkatongchiangmai misses with the combination.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a series of wild punches.
Gallo seems to have got his legs back now. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fight stays on the outside here - Aumkatongchiangmai looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gallo has a takedown stuffed. Gallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Aumkatongchiangmai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Gallo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gallo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break free but Gallo pushes him back against the cage. Gallo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Gallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Gallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to clinch but Gallo is avoiding it.
No luck for Gallo with that takedown attempt. Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gallo tries to counter with a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai is quick to defend against it.#CL# Gallo rushes Aumkatongchiangmai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gallo is trying to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Gallo manages to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gallo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gallo looks for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Gallo. 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.#TD# Gallo looking to score a takedown here. Aumkatongchiangmai is defending well but Gallo drives through and ends up in Aumkatongchiangmai's guard. Gallo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand up but Gallo is controlling him. #T1# Gallo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aumkatongchiangmai swivels though and keeps the full guard. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet but Gallo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gallo misses with a two punch combination.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A combination from Aumkatongchiangmai does no damage. Aumkatongchiangmai lands a high kick!
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to bum rush Gallo with a series of wild strikes but Gallo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2# Aumkatongchiangmai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallo throws a big counter combination but Aumkatongchiangmai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Aumkatongchiangmai falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Gallo counters by clinching up. Aumkatongchiangmai is breathing heavily.#BC# Gallo breaks from the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a head kick.
Gallo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Aumkatongchiangmai tries a head kick but it misses.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gallo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aumkatongchiangmai pinned against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aumkatongchiangmai's efforts to push away.#T3##TD# Gallo decides to pull guard. Gallo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to stand up but Gallo won't let him. Gallo 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# Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to escape. Gallo is trying to control. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gallo controlling the pace. Gallo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU# Gallo decides to stand up. Gallo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aumkatongchiangmai's waist but Aumkatongchiangmai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gallo off to one side. #CL# Gallo clinches up against the cage.#T4# Gallo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to push Gallo away but Gallo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gallo has him pressed against the cage. Gallo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aumkatongchiangmai up against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Aumkatongchiangmai is defending well against a takedown attempt. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Gallo has him pressed against the cage. Gallo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aumkatongchiangmai avoids it. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Gallo has him pressed against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Gallo has him pressed against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Aumkatongchiangmai working hard to break the clinch. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to push Gallo away but Gallo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Aumkatongchiangmai wants to clinch. Gallo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL# Gallo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallo tries for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get underhooks.
Gallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aumkatongchiangmai's efforts to push away. Gallo tries to score a body lock takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Gallo is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Gallo has him pressed against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aumkatongchiangmai has had enough of the clinch but Gallo keeps him there for the moment. Gallo tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Gallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to push Gallo away but Gallo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break the clinch but Gallo is controlling the position. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Aumkatongchiangmai is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC# Gallo breaks from the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai feints a jab promting Gallo to slip. Aumkatongchiangmai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gallo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL# Gallo forces Aumkatongchiangmai back against the cage and clinches. Gallo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallo has double underhooks. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai working hard to break the clinch. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break free but Gallo has control.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallo won't allow it.
Gallo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2# Gallo tries to score a body lock takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break free but Gallo has control.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gallo has him pressed against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to circle away but Gallo has him pinned against the cage. Gallo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gallo is trying to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gallo prevents Aumkatongchiangmai from breaking the clinch. Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallo has double underhooks. Aumkatongchiangmai gets underhooks to prevent Gallo's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Aumkatongchiangmai's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gallo is trying to drag Aumkatongchiangmai to the mat but Aumkatongchiangmai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Gallo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aumkatongchiangmai's elbow. #T3# Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to push Gallo away but Gallo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break free. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Gallo has him pressed against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to circle away but Gallo has him pinned against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aumkatongchiangmai's efforts to push away. Gallo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai pulls him back up using the underhooks. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break the clinch but Gallo is controlling the position. #BC2# Aumkatongchiangmai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up. Gallo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Gallo moves into range and clinches up with Aumkatongchiangmai. Gallo tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai won't allow it.
Gallo is trying to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Aumkatongchiangmai's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Aumkatongchiangmai can't break the clinch.
Gallo just leaning against Aumkatongchiangmai, taking a breather. Arturo Gallo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to force a seperation but Gallo has the dominant position. Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallo won't allow it.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Gallo has him pressed against the cage. Gallo keeps control of Aumkatongchiangmai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gallo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Aumkatongchiangmai's face as he tries to break the clinch. Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallo has double underhooks. Aumkatongchiangmai can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aumkatongchiangmai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Gallo manages to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gallo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a two punch combination.
As Aumkatongchiangmai looks to move away, Gallo throws a big counter combo but Aumkatongchiangmai just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai. I think Aumkatongchiangmai 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020 |
#R1# Mambetaly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL# Gallo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Mambetaly is working for takedown but Gallo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2# Mambetaly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gallo can't fight it off and eventually Mambetaly manages to take the fight to the floor. Gallo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Gallo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mambetaly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mambetaly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mambetaly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mambetaly scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mambetaly with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mambetaly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mambetaly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2# Gallo is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mambetaly lands a couple of digs. Oh Gallo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Mambetaly arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gallo'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 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emilbek Uulu Mambetaly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1# Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Gallo.
Gallo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gallo shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL# Gallo moves into the clinch. Sanchez tries to pull guard but Gallo won't allow it.
Gallo has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Gallo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Gallo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Arturo Gallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Pablo Sanchez.#CL2# Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Gallo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallo as he avoids it easily. #T1# Gallo misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Gallo. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt. Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet. Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Gallo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez is looking to clinch. Gallo throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely. Gallo shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Sanchez drags the fight down to the ground.
Gallo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gallo wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T2# Gallo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gallo. Sanchez is trying to control the position but Gallo postures up. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gallo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Gallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.#T3# Gallo striking off his back but it's not causing Sanchez any problems. Gallo keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #SUB# Gallo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gallo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# 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. Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gallo stuffs the takedown. Gallo with a lazy takedown attempt and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Gallo. Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gallo defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Gallo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet. Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallo as he jumps to the side. Gallo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gallo. Sanchez fails with the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leon Pablo Sanchez will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gallo pinned against the cage. Gallo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gallo's waist but Gallo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side. Gallo shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Gallo. Gallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gallo walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Arturo Gallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Pablo Sanchez. Gallo dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Gallo's head and hops out. Gallo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1# Sanchez wants to clinch. Gallo tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gallo. Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallo defends it nicely. Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gallo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gallo sprawls well. Gallo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet. Arturo Gallo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# A head kick misses from Gallo. Sanchez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time. Gallo throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it. Gallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Gallo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Gallo has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gallo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
#T3# Gallo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage. Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gallo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez prevents Gallo from breaking the clinch. Gallo is trying to break free.#BC# Gallo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# 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. Sanchez is looking to clinch but Gallo is avoiding it.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Gallo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gallo. Gallo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gallo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely. Arturo Gallo is winning the standup battle so far. Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gallo misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Gallo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sanchez misses with a takedown #CL# and Gallo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# Gallo rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gallo effectively controlling the action here.#BC2# Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gallo off to one side. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Gallo shoots in. Sanchez looks for a takedown but Gallo sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice combination there by Gallo.
#TD# Gallo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure. Sanchez is wriggling around but Gallo manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB##SUB2# Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU# Gallo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2# Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch. Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallo avoids the damage to the body. Gallo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage. Gallo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?#TD2# Sanchez decides to pull guard. Gallo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Gallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #SU# Gallo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get! Gallo doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Gallo will be more careful next time no doubt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Gallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Gallo instigates a clinch. Gallo is looking to take this one to the mat. Gallo avoiding damage.
#T3##BC# Gallo breaks the clinch.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gallo swivels and escapes. Gallo keeps the fight on the outside. Gallo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Gallo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallo is able to avoid easily. Nice sprawl there from Gallo as Sanchez shoots in. Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gallo sprawls well. Gallo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet. Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL# Gallo forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Gallo manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Gallo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Gallo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Gallo is not content to let Sanchez control the position. #SU2# Sanchez stands up. Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Arturo Gallo showed his dominance in that final round. I think Gallo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gallo!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 24, 2020 |
#R1# Medvedev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Medvedev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallo. Gallo throws a push kick but Medvedev slaps the foot to one side. Medvedev misses with a looping left. Medvedev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gallo is looking to counter the offense by Medvedev and move into the clinch. Gallo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Medvedev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gallo scrambles back to his feet. Some wild striking there from Medvedev.
Gallo dodges the punch combination from Medvedev.
Gallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medvedev throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Medvedev misses with a straight left. Medvedev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gallo counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Medvedev throws a right and a left that Gallo avoids nicely. Gallo moves away from the strike by Medvedev. #CL# Gallo clinches up against the cage. Medvedev tries to circle away but Gallo has him pinned against the cage.#T1##TD# Gallo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Medvedev uses from the top position. Medvedev wanted to stand there but Gallo had control of the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gallo is on top in guard.
#REVR# Medvedev is wriggling around but Gallo manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gallo is figuring out what he wants to do next. Gallo prevents Medvedev from standing back up.
Gallo throwing shots but Medvedev is blocking nicely. Gallo slows the pace down in half guard. #ES2# Medvedev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2# Nice straight punches there by Medvedev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Medvedev. Gallo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Medvedev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Gallo drops his hands for a split second and Medvedev immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Gallo face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Medvedev follows up with a right hand that knocks Gallo into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mykhail Medvedev!
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Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1# Yodchatri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yodchatri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Yodchatri shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallo tries to sprawl out of it but Yodchatri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Gallo drives through and clinches with Yodchatri against the cage.
Yodchatri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gallo just leaning against Yodchatri, taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallo goes for a takedown attempt but Yodchatri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yodchatri dives in for a single leg takedown but Gallo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gallo looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krungthep Yodchatri. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yodchatri leaves Gallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gallo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yodchatri as he jumps to the side. #T1# Yodchatri shoots in for a takedown but Gallo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Gallo has Yodchatri up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yodchatri. Gallo misses with a knee to the head. #TD# Yodchatri jumps guard.
Gallo stays in close to Yodchatri's body and controls the position. #SU2# Gallo stands and steps away. Yodchatri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2# Gallo throws a leg kick but Yodchatri sees it coming and moves out of range. Yodchatri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallo.#CUT# It looks like Arturo Gallo has been cut. Yodchatri shoots and misses #CL2# and Gallo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gallo. #TD2# Gallo pulls guard. Yodchatri throws a big right hand that misses. Yodchatri 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. Yodchatri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Gallo has Yodchatri pulled in close to control his posture. #T3# Gallo is continuing to stall.#ES2# Gallo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Gallo instigates a clinch. Yodchatri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallo.
Gallo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yodchatri is defending well. Yodchatri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gallo walks away with a smile on his face. Yodchatri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gallo throws a leg kick but Yodchatri sees it coming and checks it nicely. Yodchatri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4# Gallo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yodchatri is fending him off so far but Gallo persists. Nope, Yodchatri circles away and we're back to standing. Yodchatri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gallo pinned against the cage. Gallo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gallo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Yodchatri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2# Yodchatri gets caught napping as Gallo dives in and scores a takedown. Yodchatri manages to retain guard. Gallo preventing the sweep. #SUB# Yodchatri looking for a guillotine here but Gallo defends easily.
Gallo is looking to work some ground and pound but Yodchatri has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Arturo Gallo's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Gallo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Yodchatri fakes the leg kick and cracks Gallo in the body. Gallo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gallo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yodchatri swivels and escapes.#CL2# Gallo moves into the clinch. Gallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Gallo manages to pull guard.
#SU# Yodchatri stands up from Gallo's guard - Yodchatri perhaps looking for a knockout. Yodchatri doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallo circles away.
Gallo shoots in for a takedown but Yodchatri shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yodchatri shoots in for a takedown but Gallo shows good takedown defense. Krungthep Yodchatri is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Gallo forces Yodchatri back against the cage and clinches. Yodchatri tries a body shot but Gallo blocks it.
Yodchatri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gallo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1# Gallo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yodchatri just stands there and leans against the cage. Krungthep Yodchatri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gallo. Gallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yodchatri's efforts to push away. Gallo jumps guard but Yodchatri stands there with Gallo around his waist. Gallo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD# Yodchatri gets control of Gallo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yodchatri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gallo throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2# Gallo gets to his feet. Yodchatri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Yodchatri tries to keep at a distance but Gallo has taken the fight into the clinch. Gallo is trying to break free. Yodchatri tries for a takedown but Gallo manages to get underhooks.
#T2# Yodchatri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gallo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Yodchatri tries for a takedown but Gallo manages to get underhooks.
Gallo lands a shot to the body. Yodchatri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gallo just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Gallo breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yodchatri - that will leave a mark!
Yodchatri looks for a takedown but Gallo sprawls well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Gallo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Yodchatri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallo.
Yodchatri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gallo smiles and moves away.
#T3# Yodchatri doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2# so Gallo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Gallo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gallo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Arturo Gallo has got the better of the ground game so far. Gallo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Gallo tries to advance to mount but Yodchatri denies him. Gallo just content to control the position. #T4##SUB2# Gallo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Gallo controlling the position from side mount. Gallo working away. Gallo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yodchatri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gallo throws a strike aimed at the side of Yodchatri's head but Yodchatri avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Arturo Gallo's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gallo slaps away a takedown attempt from Yodchatri, before circling back to the center of the mat. Yodchatri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yodchatri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallo moves away. Gallo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gallo throws a one two combo.
#CL2# Gallo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yodchatri stops a takedown attempt from Gallo.
Yodchatri avoiding damage as Gallo throws knees to the body.
Gallo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yodchatri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Yodchatri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gallo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yodchatri.#T1# Yodchatri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallo. #CL2# Gallo has Yodchatri up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Yodchatri's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD# Yodchatri pulls guard. Gallo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gallo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Yodchatri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2# Gallo stands up and waves to Yodchatri to follow him. #T2##CL2# Gallo pushes Yodchatri up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Gallo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gallo. No joy for Yodchatri on that attempt. Gallo is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krungthep Yodchatri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Gallo moves into the clinch. Gallo is trying to drag Yodchatri to the mat but Yodchatri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# Gallo gets control of Yodchatri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gallo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Gallo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yodchatri stopping the sweep attempt from Gallo. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yodchatri trying to control but Gallo is working from the bottom. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gallo holds on and takes a little breather. Gallo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yodchatri is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Gallo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yodchatri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gallo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Yodchatri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gallo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Gallo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yodchatri moves in looking to clinch but Gallo pushes him off. Yodchatri shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallo tries to sprawl out of it but Yodchatri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Krungthep Yodchatri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arturo Gallo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Gallo has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Arturo Gallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gallo 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gallo!
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Event:
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Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Gallo. Those never looked like landing. Butter misses with the combination.
Gallo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Butter looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallo is just out of range. Butter shoots for a takedown but Gallo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gallo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2# Gallo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Butter has one foot on Gallo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Butter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gallo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gallo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Gallo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Butter wants to sweep but no luck. #ES# Butter has his feet on Gallo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Nice sprawl there from Gallo as Butter shoots in. As Butter backs off Gallo throws a huge counter combo but Butter manages to avoid it all. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stingy Butter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Gallo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Gallo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Butter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gallo is in Butter's guard.#ES# Butter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gallo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Gallo throws an elbow but it misses.
Butter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gallo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Butter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gallo after a bit of a struggle. Gallo is trying to break free. Gallo wants to break free but Butter has control.
#T2##TD2# Gallo tightens his grip and picks Butter up, before dumping him to the ground. Butter manages to land in guard. #ES# Butter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gallo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Stalling in the clinch from Gallo.
#TD2# Gallo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Butter regains guard.
Butter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Butter wants to hit a switch here but Gallo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Butter there! Gallo prevents Butter from getting the reversal. Butter tries to hold on but Gallo postures up.#T3# Butter can't escape the position.
Gallo dominating with strikes here. Gallo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Butter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2# Gallo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gallo is retaining full guard. Butter advances position into side control!#T4##SUB# Butter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Butter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Butter tries to move to mount but Gallo blocks the move with his legs. #SUB# Butter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gallo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Gallo tries to improve position but can't. Butter trying to control the position but Gallo is working away. #SUB# Butter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Butter advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stingy Butter dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Gallo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Butter is looking for a sweep. Butter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Butter trying to control from half guard but Gallo is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gallo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Butter looking for a submission but Gallo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Butter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gallo holds on and takes a little breather. Butter wants to control from the top but Gallo keeps moving. #T1# Butter pushing down on Gallo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Butter is trying to control. Gallo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Butter is looking for a kimura here.
Gallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gallo is staying active underneath Butter, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Butter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Butter. Butter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallo can do to turn this around? Gallo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Butter tries to pass to full mount but Gallo defends it. Gallo wants to get back to his feet.
Butter throwing shots but Gallo is blocking nicely. Gallo is not content to let Butter control the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Butter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gallo wants to counter with a clinch but Butter pushes him away.#TD2# Gallo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gallo lands in his opponent's guard.#T3# Butter tries to land a sweep but no joy. Butter keeping full guard, as Gallo tries to pass. Gallo throwing strikes from guard but Butter blocks nicely. Butter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Butter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gallo is now in half guard. Butter gets full guard.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gallo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Butter being controlled here, momentarily. Gallo won't allow Butter to sweep him here. Gallo postures up and lands a big shot to Butter's brow. #SUB# Butter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallo is aware though and is defending well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gallo stays in close to Butter's body and controls the position. Butter is trying to control the position but Gallo postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arturo Gallo will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Butter throws a push kick but Gallo slaps the foot to one side. Butter shoots in for a takedown but Gallo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Gallo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Butter misses with a takedown enabling Gallo to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Butter enables Gallo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Butter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Gallo with a flurry of punches that miss. Gallo chips away with some ground and pound. Gallo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Gallo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Gallo stands up from Butter's guard - Gallo perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1# Butter misses with a straight left. Butter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butter lands with a straight right. Gallo didn't see that one coming.#TD2# Gallo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Butter kicks Gallo off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Gallo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Gallo stands up and waves to Butter to follow him. A punch combination from Butter misses. Gallo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Butter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gallo defends well and Butter ends up having to push Gallo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stingy Butter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horrible takedown attempt by Butter or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallo, which made it look bad. #T2##TD2# Gallo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Butter was covering up waiting for the punch and Gallo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Gallo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gallo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Butter keeping full guard, as Gallo tries to pass. Gallo controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Butter 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. Gallo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB# Butter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallo defends well. Gallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butter is keeping the position for now. Butter wants to sweep here but Gallo controlling him for the moment. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gallo's corner is telling him to maintain position. Butter trying to control the position.
Gallo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gallo doesn't manage to clinch there - Butter circles away.
Butter dives in and grabs Gallo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gallo pushes down on Butter's head and hops out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Gallo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Butter sprawls well initially but Gallo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Gallo controlling the action here.#SU2# Gallo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Butter to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight! Arturo Gallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gallo 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gallo!
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Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1# Al Malik closes the distance and clinches up with Gallo, looking for a takedown. Al Malik pushes Gallo against the cage but Gallo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gallo throws a sloppy head kick and Al Malik moves out of range easily. Gallo fails to land the takedown. Gallo throws a solid leg kick but Al Malik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gallo. Al Malik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Al Malik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gallo swivels and escapes. Gallo takes a swing at Al Malik's ribcage but misses. Gallo throws a head kick that misses. Al Malik throws the kick towards the body but Gallo avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallo misses the shot to the body. A right-left combo lands from Gallo. #CUT2# It looks like Rasheed Al Malik has been cut. Al Malik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Malik. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Al Malik misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Gallo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Gallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Malik tries for a takedown but Gallo circles away easily and Gallo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Gallo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gallo just leaning against Al Malik, taking a breather. Al Malik tries to score a body lock takedown but Gallo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Gallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Gallo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Al Malik is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gallo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Al Malik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2# Al Malik tries to circle away but Gallo has him pinned against the cage. Gallo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Malik backwards. Gallo misses with a knee strike.
Al Malik being controlled against the cage. Al Malik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gallo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2# Gallo jumps guard and drags Al Malik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Al Malik tries to free his leg and advance position but Gallo is retaining full guard. Gallo is pulling down on Al Malik's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Malik, at least for the moment. Gallo wants to sweep here but Al Malik controlling him for the moment. #T3##SU# Al Malik gets to his feet - Gallo follows without any prompting. Gallo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Malik defends well and Gallo ends up having to push Al Malik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. As Gallo looks to move away, Al Malik throws a big counter combo but Gallo just gets out of the way. Gallo looks winded! Al Malik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallo as he avoids it easily. Al Malik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gallo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Malik somewhat. Gallo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallo wants it to stay on the feet. Gallo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2# Gallo forces Al Malik back against the cage and clinches.#T4# Gallo lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Malik backwards. Al Malik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2# Gallo successfully pulls guard.
Gallo keeping moving, preventing Al Malik from controlling successfully. Gallo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Gallo keeping moving, preventing Al Malik from controlling successfully. Al Malik postures up in Gallo's guard and throws a big left but Gallo blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rasheed Al Malik's cut. That's time! Al Malik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Al Malik misses the shot to the body. Gallo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Malik is out of range. Al Malik throws a quick counter head kick but Gallo was just out of range. No joy there for Gallo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Malik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Gallo tries to bum rush Al Malik with a series of wild strikes but Al Malik uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Al Malik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gallo tries to avoid it but Al Malik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gallo to the ground. Gallo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallo wants it to stay on the feet. Arturo Gallo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Al Malik blocks a leg kick. Nice sprawl there from Al Malik as Gallo shoots in. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Al Malik tries to keep at a distance but Gallo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Gallo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gallo is breathing heavily.#T1# Al Malik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gallo sprawls well. Gallo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Malik gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Al Malik dives in and grabs Gallo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gallo pushes down on Al Malik's head and hops out. Gallo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Gallo darts in and clinches Al Malik up against the cage. Gallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gallo tries to pull guard but Al Malik holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallo drops back down to his feet.
Gallo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Malik to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Gallo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Gallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Al Malik is looking to clinch but Gallo is avoiding it.
Al Malik misses the shot to the body. Al Malik tries to land a front kick but Gallo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Al Malik fails with a takedown attempt. Gallo leaves Al Malik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Gallo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# Gallo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2# Gallo pulls guard effortlessly. Al Malik trying to control but Gallo is working from the bottom. Gallo 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.#SUB2# Gallo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Malik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Al Malik wants to control from the top but Gallo keeps moving. #T4# 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. Al Malik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gallo's guard. #SU# Al Malik decides to stand up. #CL2# Gallo moves into range and clinches up with Al Malik.#BC2# Gallo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gallo misses with a leg kick. #CL2# Gallo has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Al Malik wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallo won't allow it.
#BC2# Gallo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rasheed Al Malik's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Gallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Al Malik throws a low kick but Gallo moves out of range easily. Gallo blocks the body kick.
Al Malik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gallo defends well and Al Malik ends up having to push Gallo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gallo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Malik sprawls well. Al Malik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gallo gets slowly back to his feet. Al Malik takes a swing at Gallo's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Malik looks for a takedown but Gallo sprawls well. Gallo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A head kick by Gallo misses and Al Malik counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gallo looks for the body kick but Al Malik saw that one coming. Al Malik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gallo.#T1# Gallo misses with a takedown attempt - Al Malik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Al Malik shoots for a double leg takedown but Gallo sprawls well. He's pushed Al Malik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Gallo closes the distance and pushes Al Malik back into the cage.#TD2# Gallo decides to pull guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Gallo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Al Malik escapes and throws Gallo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Al Malik trying to control the position but Gallo is working away. #T2# Al Malik has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gallo! Poor strikes thrown by Al Malik there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Al Malik tries to control but Gallo wriggling away. Al Malik throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gallo because Al Malik loaded up on that one. Poor strikes thrown by Al Malik there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Al Malik throwing strikes here but Gallo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Al Malik looking to control but Gallo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# Al Malik blocks Gallo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Al Malik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Al Malik looking to ground and pound but Gallo is blocking nicely. Al Malik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Al Malik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gallo to take his back!#SUB# Al Malik is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gallo is defending well though. Al Malik let's go of the attempt for now. Al Malik tries to get the hooks in deep but Gallo pushed the leg off. #T4# Gallo tries to escape but Al Malik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Al Malik tries to get the hooks in deep but Gallo pushed the leg off. #SUB# Al Malik looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gallo is controlling Al Malik 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Gallo controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Rasheed Al Malik showed his dominance in that final round. I think Gallo 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gallo!
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Date: Jan 09, 2020 |
#R1# Berbatov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallo. Gallo leaves Berbatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gallo. Berbatov stuffs the takedown. Berbatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Alexander Berbatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gallo. Berbatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallo as he jumps to the side. Gallo stuffs the takedown. Berbatov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGallo. Berbatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallo fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Gallo moves into the clinch.#T1# Berbatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallo working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Gallo successfully pulls guard.
Gallo keeping moving, preventing Berbatov from controlling successfully. Gallo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berbatov is one step ahead there. Berbatov wants to control from the top but Gallo keeps moving. Berbatov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gallo wants to sweep but no luck. Gallo keeping moving, preventing Berbatov from controlling successfully. Berbatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gallo wants to sweep but no luck. Berbatov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Berbatov wants to clinch.#CL2# Gallo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3# Gallo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Berbatov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gallo moves into range and connects with a jab. Gallo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Berbatov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berbatov. Gallo jumps guard but Berbatov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gallo wants to take the fight to the mat but Berbatov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Berbatov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gallo walks away with a smile on his face. Berbatov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Berbatov tries for a takedown but Gallo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gallo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berbatov but Berbatov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gallo slaps away a takedown attempt from Berbatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4# Berbatov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A head kick misses from Berbatov. Gallo works Berbatov's body with a nice hook. Berbatov fails with a takedown attempt. Berbatov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gallo closes the distance and clinches up with Berbatov, looking for a takedown. Gallo pushes Berbatov against the cage but Berbatov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gallo looks winded! Gallo throws a head kick that misses. Berbatov tries to counter by clinching up but Gallo breaks away and moves out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Berbatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Berbatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallo defends it nicely. Gallo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berbatov defends it nicely. Gallo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berbatov circles away. Gallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Alexander Berbatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gallo. Gallo shoots in but Berbatov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gallo is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berbatov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallo circles away.
#CL# Berbatov instigates a clinch. Berbatov is pressed up against the cage. Gallo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Berbatov down to the mat. Berbatov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1# Berbatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gallo avoids it really well and circles away. Berbatov fails with the takedown. Gallo fails with the takedown. Gallo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berbatov. Berbatov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT# It looks like Arturo Gallo has been cut. Berbatov shoots in but no luck this time. Gallo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Berbatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gallo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berbatov somewhat. Alexander Berbatov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Berbatov closes the distance and clinches up with Gallo, looking for a takedown. Berbatov pushes Gallo against the cage but Gallo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Berbatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Gallo closes the distance and pushes Berbatov back into the cage. Berbatov avoiding damage as Gallo throws knees to the body.
Berbatov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gallo smiles and moves away.
Berbatov tries for a takedown but Gallo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Berbatov sets himself, and Gallo steps forward looking for the clinch! Berbatov avoids it this time. Berbatov leaves Gallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Berbatov. Gallo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Berbatov defends it well.#T3# Gallo throws a head kick that misses. Gallo throws a sloppy head kick and Berbatov moves out of range easily. Berbatov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Gallo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Berbatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Gallo clinches with his opponent.
Gallo tries a knee to the head but Berbatov blocks it.
Berbatov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gallo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2# Gallo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Gallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gallo keeping full guard, as Berbatov tries to pass. #T4# Berbatov is looking to stand up but Gallo won't let him. Gallo has Berbatov pulled in close to control his posture. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gallo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Berbatov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gallo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berbatov has Gallo in his guard.#REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gallo content to stall in guard here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Arturo Gallo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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# Gallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Berbatov feinted with a counter takedown. Gallo closes the distance and clinches up with Berbatov, looking for a takedown. Gallo pushes Berbatov against the cage but Berbatov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gallo fails with a takedown attempt. Alexander Berbatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gallo. Berbatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Berbatov goes for a double leg but Gallo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gallo continues to drive forward. Gallo flicks out a counter leg kick but Berbatov steps away. Berbatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gallo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berbatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gallo throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallo goes for a double leg but Berbatov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berbatov continues to drive forward. Berbatov shoots in for a double leg but Gallo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice sprawl there from Gallo as Berbatov shoots in. Gallo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Berbatov tries to clinch up.#T1# Berbatov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berbatov wants it to stay on the feet. Gallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Berbatov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Gallo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gallo. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Berbatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. A hook to the body from Berbatov.
Berbatov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gallo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Berbatov stalling the fight.
#T2# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Gallo tries to pull guard but Berbatov holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallo drops back down to his feet.
Gallo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC# Berbatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Berbatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Berbatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Berbatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gallo but Gallo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gallo is looking for the big counter here.#T3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallo. Berbatov leaves Gallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A clash of legs there as Berbatov blocks the low kick. Berbatov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gallo dives in and grabs Berbatov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berbatov pushes down on Gallo's head and hops out. Gallo keeps the fight on the outside. Berbatov is looking to clinch but Gallo is avoiding it.
Alexander Berbatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Berbatov stuns Gallo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4# Berbatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallo tries to sprawl out of it but Berbatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Berbatov fails in his attempt to clinch. Gallo misses with a takedown attempt - Berbatov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Berbatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gallo but Gallo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berbatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gallo's hands. Alexander Berbatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arturo Gallo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gallo goes for a double leg but Berbatov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berbatov continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Berbatov. I think Gallo 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gallo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1# Gallo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcus is fending him off so far but Gallo persists. Nope, Marcus circles away and we're back to standing. Marcus shoots in and drives through. Gallo sprawls well. Marcus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Marcus throws a leg kick that is checked and Gallo counters with a one-two to the body. Marcus fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Marcus moves into range and clinches up with Gallo. Marcus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gallo blocks it with crossed arms. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marcus has Gallo pressed against the cage, preventing Gallo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A bit of stalling here from Gallo.
#BC2# Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Marcus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marcus wants it to stay on the feet. Marcus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Gallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2# Marcus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Gallo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gallo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Marcus preventing the sweep. Gallo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcus controls the pace. Marcus scoring with punches to the head and body. Marcus landing some decent shots from guard. Marcus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# Marcus is pushing down on Gallo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gallo is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcus has managed to sneak the leg through. Marcus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Marcus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gallo! #SUB2# Marcus is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gallo is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gallo flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Marcus anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gallo and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Marcus slips an arm under Gallo chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Marcus has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Marcus is squeezing on Gallo like an anaconda would it's prey. Gallo fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcellus Marcus !
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Event:
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Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1# Al Malik misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Gallo instigates a clinch. The referee calls for Gallo to work.
Gallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Malik's efforts to push away. Gallo tries for a takedown but Al Malik manages to get underhooks.
Gallo has Al Malik pressed against the cage.
#BC2# Gallo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Gallo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Malik.
Gallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallo leaves Al Malik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1# Al Malik misses with a takedown attempt - Gallo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gallo throws a counter combo. Al Malik tries to clinch up. Al Malik sets himself, and Gallo steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Malik avoids it this time. Gallo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Malik as he jumps to the side. Gallo shoots in but Al Malik avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rasheed Al Malik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gallo. Al Malik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Gallo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gallo. #TD2# Gallo pulls guard successfully.
Gallo controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU# Al Malik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Gallo dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Malik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gallo has a takedown stuffed. Gallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Malik fails with the takedown. Al Malik doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Gallo counters by moving into the clinch. Al Malik managing to block the knees to the body from Gallo.
#T3# Gallo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Malik after a bit of a struggle. Gallo tries to pull guard but Al Malik forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Al Malik tries to break the clinch but Gallo is controlling the position. Gallo fails to pull guard.
Al Malik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallo backwards. Al Malik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2# Gallo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gallo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Gallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Al Malik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Gallo working for a triangle but Al Malik defends it easily.
#T4# Al Malik pushes down on Gallo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gallo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Gallo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Malik scores with a couple of nice shots. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gallo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Al Malik. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gallo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arturo Gallo will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Al Malik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Malik there as he acknowledges the shot. Al Malik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gallo tries to avoid it but Al Malik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gallo to the ground. Gallo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Al Malik misses with a takedown #CL2# and Gallo counters by clinching up. Gallo tries for a takedown but Al Malik manages to get underhooks.
Al Malik looking to slow down the pace here. Gallo misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Gallo decides to pull guard. Al Malik trying to control but Gallo is working from the bottom. Gallo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2# Gallo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Malik trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Al Malik passes Gallo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gallo desperately trying to maintain half guard. Gallo wants to improve his position but Al Malik is controlling well.
#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. Al Malik missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gallo is looking to improve his position.
Gallo is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gallo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Gallo actively working from the bottom here.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gallo stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Malik. Al Malik gets slowly back to his feet. Gallo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2# Gallo closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Al Malik manages to pull guard.
Gallo stays in close to Al Malik's body and controls the position. #SU2# Gallo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Al Malik, up you get! Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Malik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4# Al Malik shoots for a takedown but Gallo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Al Malik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gallo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gallo tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Malik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Gallo manages to pull guard.
#SU# Al Malik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Gallo moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Gallo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Al Malik uses from the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Al Malik trying to control but Gallo is working from the bottom. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Al Malik stands and throws Gallo's legs to the side, diving into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Gallo shoots in but Al Malik avoids the takedown attempt easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Al Malik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Gallo drives through and clinches with Al Malik against the cage.
#BC2# Gallo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Al Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallo swats him away and circles back towards the center. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Malik is defended easily by Gallo. Gallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Malik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gallo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Al Malik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Al Malik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck for Al Malik with that takedown attempt. As Al Malik backs off Gallo throws a huge counter combo but Al Malik manages to avoid it all. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Malik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gallo somewhat. Al Malik throws a nice looking combination but Gallo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gallo goes for a double leg but Al Malik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Malik continues to drive forward.#CL2# Al Malik tries to keep at a distance but Gallo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Gallo jumps into guard, dragging Al Malik to the mat.
#T2# Al Malik passes into half guard. Al Malik missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gallo is staying active underneath Al Malik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gallo is looking to escape. Gallo trying to control from the bottom.
Al Malik prevents Gallo from improving his position. Gallo pushes Al Malik off looking to stand but Al Malik dives back in and keeps control.
#T3# Gallo is holding on to half guard well. Al Malik is keen to just control but Gallo is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Al Malik fails with a takedown attempt. Gallo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Malik. Gallo throws a sloppy head kick letting Al Malik counter with a right hand. #CL2# Gallo closes the distance and clinches. Gallo is trying to pull guard but Al Malik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Al Malik tries to pull guard but Gallo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Al Malik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallos head. #BC2# Gallo manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Al Malik misses with a low kick. Gallo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Malik as he avoids it easily. Al Malik throwing a counter right hand but Gallo manages to avoid it.#CL2# Gallo has managed to clinch.
Al Malik tries for a takedown but Gallo manages to get underhooks.
#TD2# Gallo drags the fight down to the ground.
Al Malik with a flurry of punches that miss. Al Malik being controlled here momentarily. Al Malik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gallo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Arturo Gallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gallo 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gallo!
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