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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 265 rd 1
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Galagher fails with a takedown attempt.
Nish tries to clinch but Galagher moves out of range.
Nish scores with a nice body kick.
Nish shoots in for a takedown but Galagher shows good takedown defense.
Galagher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galagher somewhat.
Galagher shoots for a takedown but Nish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kshau Nish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Galagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Galagher!
Galagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Nish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galagher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nish defends well and Galagher ends up having to push Nish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Galagher looks winded!#CL#
Nish has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Galagher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nish is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galagher to the mat. Galagher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Nish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galagher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nish pushing down on Galagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nish is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Galagher is looking to improve his position.
Nish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galagher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galagher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nish is keen to just control but Galagher is a slippery customer.
Nish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galagher is refusing to be controlled, as Nish sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Nish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nish lands in his opponent's guard.
Nish throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Galagher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nish throwing strikes from guard but Galagher blocks nicely.
Galagher keeping moving, preventing Nish from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nish drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galagher dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Galagher showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Galagher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galagher has managed to get both his arms back between Nish's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nish is pulling down on Galagher's head to control his posture.
Galagher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshau Nish dominated that round.
That's time! Nish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Galagher gets a clinch. #TD2#
Galagher manages to pull guard.
Nish wants to control from the top but Galagher keeps moving.
Nish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galagher wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Galagher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Galagher decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Galagher gets caught napping as Nish dives in and scores a takedown. Galagher manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Galagher pushes Nish off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Nish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Galagher is trying to improve his position.#ES2#
Galagher sneaks out the side door and pushes Nish away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galagher as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Galagher rushes Nish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Galagher jumps into guard, dragging Nish to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galagher 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.
Nish being controlled here momentarily.
Nish won't allow Galagher to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Galagher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nish defends it easily.
Nish pushes down on Galagher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nish trying to control the action but Galagher is working from the bottom.
Galagher is trying to maintain the position but Nish is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Galagher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galagher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nish. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galagher.
A head kick misses from Nish.
Galagher misses with a takedown
and Nish counters with a left and a right that stings Galagher.
Nish shoots in for a takedown but Galagher shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Galagher pushes Nish up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Galagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Galagher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nish, pushing him back against the cage.
Nish trying to control the position but instead, Galagher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nish into the cage.
Galagher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galagher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galagher is pressed up against the cage. Nish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galagher down to the mat. Galagher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nish is looking to clinch but Galagher is avoiding it.
Nish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Galagher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Galagher dives in for a single leg takedown but Nish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kshau Nish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Galagher.
Galagher shoots in for a double leg but Nish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nish stuffs the takedown.
Nish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galagher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nish.
Nish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galagher avoids it really well and circles away.
Nish fails with the takedown.
Galagher fails with the takedown.#T2#
Nish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Galagher as Nish shoots in.
Galagher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nish as he avoids it easily.
Nish wants to clinch up but Galagher keeps it at a distance.
Nish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galagher keeps the fight on the outside.
Galagher throws a fast counter high kick but Nish manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Galagher closes the distance and clinches.
Galagher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galagher smiles and moves away.
#T3#
No luck for Galagher with that takedown attempt.
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galagher as he avoids it easily.
Galagher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nish.
Nish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galagher pinned against the cage. Galagher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nish is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Galagher.
Nish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nish sets himself, and Galagher steps forward looking for the clinch! Nish avoids it this time.#CL2#
Galagher closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Galagher wants to take the fight to the mat but Nish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galagher missing with knees to the body.
Nish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nish is trying to force a seperation but Galagher has the dominant position.
Galagher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Galagher digs a right hand underneath Nish's ribcage. Nish let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Galagher.
Galagher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Galagher slows down the pace here.
Nish avoids the elbow strike from Galagher, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Galagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Galagher 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Galagher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kent fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Galagher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Galagher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kent working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Galagher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kent is one step ahead there.
Galagher trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galagher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kent has passed into side control.
#T1##ES2#
Galagher throws Kent to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Galagher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kent looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Galagher.
Galagher in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Galagher throws an elbow but Kent slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Galagher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kent is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Kent looking for a sweep but Galagher has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Galagher wants to control the pace but Kent is squirming around nicely.
Galagher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Galagher trying to control but Kent is having none of it.
Kent is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Galagher sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kent blocking the ground and pound.
Kent tries to reverse the position but Galagher maintains control.
Galagher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Galagher looking to control but Kent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Galagher jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kent manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Galagher is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Galagher trying to control the action but Kent is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Galagher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Galagher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kent's guard.
Kent lands a decent shot there.
Galagher trying to control but Kent is working from the bottom.
Galagher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kevin Galagher has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galagher content to stall in guard here.
Galagher wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving. #T1#
Kent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galagher is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Galagher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kent regains full guard. Nicely done.
Galagher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kent keeping moving, preventing Galagher from controlling successfully.
Galagher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galagher is looking to work some ground and pound but Kent has wrist control.
Galagher controlling from the top position.
Kent looking for a sweep. Not yet Kent, not yet.
Galagher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Galagher avoids the body shot from Kent.
Galagher throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range. #T3#
Kent tries to bum rush Galagher with a series of wild strikes but Galagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Galagher closes the distance and clinches.
Kent is trying to break the clinch but Galagher is controlling him.
Kent wants to break free but Galagher has control.
#BC2#
Galagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kent with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lance Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Galagher gets tackled into the cage by Kent. Kent maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Galagher decides to pull guard.
Galagher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kent's guard. #REVB#
Galagher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galagher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Kent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galagher's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Galagher is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kent presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Galagher is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kent wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Galagher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kent regains guard.
#ES#
Kent has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Galagher is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Galagher. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Galagher has Kent pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Galagher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kent tumbling to the mat - Galagher dives into Kent's guard.#ES#
Kent has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Galagher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Galagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Galagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kent.
#TD2#
Galagher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kent was covering up waiting for the punch and Galagher finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Kent has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Galagher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Galagher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galagher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galagher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galagher manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galagher pulls Kent in close to his closed guard and prevents Kent from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Kent preventing the sweep.
Galagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Kent gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Galagher shoots in and gets a takedown into Kent's guard.#SUB#
Kent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galagher is aware though and is defending well.
Kent trying to control the position.
Galagher wants to pass the guard but Kent is keeping the position.#T2#
Galagher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galagher trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kent has a closed guard, preventing Galagher from standing up.
Galagher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kent tries to bum rush Galagher with a series of wild strikes but Galagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kent backs off Galagher throws a huge counter combo but Kent manages to avoid it all.
Kent throws a body shot but no joy.
Galagher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Galagher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Galagher scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Galagher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kent sprawls well initially but Galagher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galagher is stalling here. Kent is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Galagher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kent has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Galagher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galagher is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kent is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Kent with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent avoids the attempt from Galagher to control.
Kent blocks Galagher's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galagher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kent putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kent scoring with strikes but Galagher is staying in there.
Kent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Galagher wants to hold on but Kent pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Kent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galagher 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lance Kent!
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