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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Gallagher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Naked Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kimura wants it to stay on the feet.
Kimura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kimura sprawls well. Kimura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallagher sets himself, and Kimura steps forward looking for the clinch! Gallagher avoids it this time.
Gallagher shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallagher, which made it look bad.
Gallagher has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Kimura moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gallagher gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gallagher (2) vs (0) Kimura#SUB#
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gallagher wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Kimura tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gallagher is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gallagher to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gallagher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gallagher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Still in half guard, Gallagher seems content to control.
Gallagher trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Gallagher has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Gallagher has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gallagher looking for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is having none of it.
Gallagher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Gallagher isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Gallagher has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gallagher (8) vs (0) Kimura
Gallagher has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kimura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Kimura is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gallagher gets his way!
Gallagher doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gallagher (8) vs (2) Kimura
Gallagher trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Gallagher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallagher manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Gallagher's guard.
Gallagher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gallagher is keeping the position for now.
Gallagher pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gallagher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Gallagher in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gallagher (10) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Gallagher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gallagher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Gallagher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
Gallagher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gallagher wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gallagher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallagher.
#SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallagher.
#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Gallagher is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gallagher is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gallagher moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (13) vs (2) Kimura#T8#
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Gallagher keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gallagher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Gallagher eventually gives up the hold.
Gallagher controlling the action here.#T9##SUB#
Gallagher seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but Gallagher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gallagher (16) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gallagher off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gallagher (16) vs (6) Kimura
Gallagher just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gallagher is controlling Kimura 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gallagher (18) vs (6) Kimura
Gallagher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Gallagher controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gallagher is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kimura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gallagher is looking to defend but Kimura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gallagher! Kimura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gallagher taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naked Kimura!
Naked Kimura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gallagher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suuhun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suuhun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gallagher.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suuhun tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Gallagher seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Gallagher is thwarting Suuhun's attempts to control the position.
Suuhun keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Gallagher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Suuhun is trying to escape the position but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Suuhun is looking to reverse the position.
Suuhun takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Suuhun is trying to control Gallagher's posture but Gallagher avoids it.
Gallagher taking a breather here.
Gallagher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gallagher content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Gallagher landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallagher working away.
Suuhun trying to remain calm as Gallagher controls from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallagher working away.
Gallagher controls the position.
Suuhun struggling a bit here.
Gallagher is staying tight to Suuhun's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gallagher working the ground and pound.
Gallagher takes a little break here. Suuhun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Suuhun manages to get back to half guard.
Gallagher is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suuhun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suuhun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Gallagher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Suuhun. No joy for Gallagher on that attempt.
Kulli Suuhun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suuhun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gallagher avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Gallagher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Suuhun desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher is pressing down on Suuhun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suuhun is holding on for now. #T1#
Suuhun works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gallagher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gallagher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suuhun on the ground.#SUB2#
Suuhun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallagher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallagher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Suuhun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gallagher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suuhun looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gallagher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suuhun has Gallagher pulled in close to control his posture.
Gallagher is pushing down on Suuhun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suuhun is fighting to maintain full guard but Gallagher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gallagher is looking to pass Suuhun's guard but actually Suuhun recovers to full guard.
Gallagher 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. #T3##SUB2#
Suuhun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallagher defends well.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Suuhun.
Gallagher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Suuhun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gallagher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Suuhun is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gallagher is pushing Suuhun's head away, looking to escape. Suuhun manages to hold on to the position though.
Suuhun trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
Gallagher is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Suuhun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gallagher is not content to let Suuhun control the position.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suuhun throws an elbow but Gallagher slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Suuhun goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gallagher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Suuhun's guard! Nice work there by Gallagher!
Gallagher throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Gallagher dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gallagher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suuhun tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gallagher is in Suuhun's guard.
Gallagher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suuhun controls Gallagher momentarily but Gallagher frees himself.
Jon Gallagher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gallagher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Suuhun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Gallagher is stalling in the full guard.
Gallagher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Gallagher.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jon Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suuhun.
Suuhun shoots in for a double leg but Gallagher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Gallagher 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.
Suuhun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallagher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gallagher is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Suuhun has momentary wrist control but Gallagher slips an elbow through the middle.
Gallagher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Suuhun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallagher is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Gallagher connects with a couple of short punches.
Gallagher content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suuhun has a takedown stuffed.
Jon Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulli Suuhun.#TD#
Gallagher gets a double leg takedown into Suuhun's guard.
Gallagher looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB2#
Suuhun is looking for a triangle but Gallagher pushes his legs off easily.
Gallagher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gallagher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Gallagher! |
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