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Event:
ENIGMA 208
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Job lands a big head kick that sends Gallagher tumbling to the mat! Job takes a step backwards and waves Gallagher back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Gallagher is rocked!
Job throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Job blocks a low kick nicely.
Job walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gallagher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Job swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gallagher's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 205
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Vakana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Vakana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice cross by Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Vakana clinches with his opponent.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Vakana blocks it.
Vakana throws a head punch that misses.
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
Vakana lands a right hand.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakana misses with an elbow strike.
Vakana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vakana's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vakana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallagher scores with the left hand. Vakana knows he should have avoided that one.
Gallagher throws a hook but Vakana avoids it easily.
We've been told by Gallagher's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gallagher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Vakana ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Vakana moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallagher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Vakana uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vakana tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Vakana back against the cage.
Gallagher lands with a short shot to the head.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher scores with a shoulder strike.
Vakana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vakana.
Vakana misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Vakana.
Vakana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallagher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakana misses with some punches.
Vakana prevents a body shot from Gallagher.
Vakana prevents a body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakana.
Vakana lands a left hand.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakana.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallagher.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.
Gallagher blocks an uppercut.
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vakana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Vakana misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher misses with some punches.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Vakana avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
Vakana misses with the head strike.
Gallagher wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakana won't allow it.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vakana throws an elbow but it misses.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vakana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallagher tries to break free but Vakana pushes him back against the cage.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the side of Vakana's head.
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Vakana instigates a clinch.
Vakana has Gallagher pressed against the cage, preventing Gallagher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gallagher manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vakana's head backwards.#CL2#
Vakana closes the distance and pushes Gallagher back into the cage.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher works on Vakana's body with a couple of short punches.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallagher working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana.
Vakana throws an elbow but it misses.
Vakana gets through Gallagher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vakana lands a left hand.
Vakana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakana has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana.
Vakana misses with a body punch.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vakana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gallagher's efforts to push away.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallagher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vakana is working Gallagher over against the cage.
Vakana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vakana struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motum Vakana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Vakana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gallagher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vakana backwards.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Gallagher manages to break the clinch.
Vakana tries to clinch up but Gallagher circles away and keeps his distance.
Vakana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Gallagher tries to keep at a distance but Vakana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gallagher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vakana avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
A lazy left from Gallagher finds it's target.#CL2#
Vakana clinches.
Nice body punch from Gallagher - that landed with a thud.
Gallagher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallagher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakana tries to land a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Vakana.
Gallagher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Gallagher lands with a light punch inside.
Vakana blocks an uppercut.
Vakana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallagher trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
Gallagher pushes Vakana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher takes an elbow to the temple.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vakana is leaning against Gallagher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
Gallagher working hard to break the clinch.
Gallagher trying to control the position but instead, Vakana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallagher into the cage.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vakana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vakana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallaghers head.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakana. #T2#
Vakana swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vakana working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Vakana.
Gallagher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vakana backwards.
Vakana blocks an uppercut.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallagher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gallagher takes a shot to the head.
Vakana lands a right hand.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher can't break the clinch.
Gallagher avoids the elbow strike from Vakana, against the cage.
Vakana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gallagher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallagher lands with a left to the head.
Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gallagher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as Vakana controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Gallagher fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Motum Vakana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gallagher wants to break free but Vakana has control.
Vakana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
A short right from Vakana on the inside.
Vakana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vakana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vakana tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a looping right.
Gallagher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vakana backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Vakana moves into the clinch.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Vakana moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
Vakana throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Gallagher.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Vakana avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Vakana.
Vakana has Gallagher pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakana prevents Gallagher from breaking the clinch.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vakana as Gallagher tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Desmond Gallagher will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vakana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.#CL2#
Vakana moves into range and clinches up with Gallagher.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head.
Gallagher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana.
Vakana misses with a body punch.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallagher managing to block the knees to the body from Vakana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gallagher blocks an elbow strike.
Gallagher has had enough of the clinch but Vakana keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Vakana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Vakana struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Vakana throws a head punch that misses.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
Vakana lands with a short shot to the head.
Vakana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vakana.
Vakana misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Vakana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallagher or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana blocking some punches.
Gallagher trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
Vakana misses with some punches.
Vakana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallagher is defending well for now.#T2#
Gallagher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher is pushing Vakana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Vakana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Vakana on the inside.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vakana works on Gallagher's body with a couple of short punches.
Vakana digs a right hand underneath Gallagher's ribcage. Gallagher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #ROC2#Gallagher is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Vakana fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Vakana.
Vakana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallagher avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakana.#T3#
Vakana throws an elbow that misses.
Gallagher seems to have got his legs back now.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Vakana lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana.
A right handed body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Vakana.
Gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallagher blocks an elbow strike from Vakana.
Vakana throws a big uppercut that drops Gallagher! More strikes from Vakana and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gallagher lies dazed against the cage as Vakana celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motum Vakana!
A very excited looking Motum Vakana rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 201
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Chen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallagher defends it nicely.
Gallagher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gallagher scores with a hook to the body. Chen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chen tries for a takedown but Gallagher circles away easily
and Gallagher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Chen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gallagher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chen trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
Gallagher felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Chen working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Chen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gallagher is looking to regain half guard here but Chen keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen is working Gallagher over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chen scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Chen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gallagher regains half guard.
Chen working Gallagher over with strikes.
Chen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gallagher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gallagher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Gallagher is trying to stand back up but Chen is controlling him
Gallagher is trying to get back to full guard.
Gallagher moves into full guard.
Chen working some strikes from top position.
Chen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gallagher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher is trying to control the position but Chen postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chen distracts Gallagher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Chen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Gallagher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher 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#
Chen 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.
Chen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gallagher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gallagher's back!
Chen keeps control of the position as Gallagher tries to break free.
Chen scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Chen looking to break Gallagher's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gallagher remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC#Gallagher is rocked!
Gallagher is trying to remain composed but Chen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Gallagher is still in real trouble! Can Chen finish him?
Gallagher breaks Chen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Chen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gallagher has wrist control.
Gallagher seems to have recovered his senses.
Chen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Chen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chen is working Gallagher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Gallagher has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Chen avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Chen. Those never looked like landing.
Chen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice sprawl there from Gallagher as Chen shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gallagher! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wei Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gallagher gets caught napping as Chen dives in and scores a takedown. Gallagher manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Chen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wei Chen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chen misses with a hook.
Gallagher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chen with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Gallagher. No joy for Chen on that attempt.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gallagher's waist but Gallagher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wei Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen darts in looking for a takedown but Gallagher gets double underhooks and turns Chen into the cage.
Gallagher presses Chen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the side of Chen's head.
Gallagher lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Chen darts in looking for a takedown but Gallagher gets double underhooks and turns Chen into the cage. #BC#
Chen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher swings for the body but Chen moves out of range.
Chen attempts a counter takedown but Gallagher avoids it well and moves away.
Chen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
Gallagher tries a quick counter leg kick but Chen is wise to it.#TD#
Chen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gallagher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gallagher is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gallagher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gallagher trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher is pushing down on Chen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chen is fighting to maintain full guard but Gallagher has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Gallagher tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chen.
Gallagher is trying to control the action in half guard but Chen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gallagher tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen is retaining full guard.
Chen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chen tries to get out of the position.
Chen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
Gallagher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Chen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gallagher's guard. #REVR#
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Gallagher.
Chen is working Gallagher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chen wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving. #SUB#
Chen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gallagher wants to sweep but no luck.
Gallagher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gallagher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gallagher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gallagher! #REVB##T4#
You can see the frustration on Chen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gallagher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chen manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen seems keen to control Gallagher's posture.
Chen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gallagher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen tries for a takedown but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wei Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallagher defends it nicely.
Chen tries for a takedown but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gallagher! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gallagher counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Chen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gallagher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Chen preventing the sweep.
Gallagher looking to control but Chen passes into half guard.
Gallagher is trying to get back to full guard.
Chen working over Gallagher with some ground and pound. Gallagher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gallagher is trying to get back to full guard.
Gallagher trying to control from the bottom.
Chen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gallagher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallagher.
Gallagher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chen's guard. #REVB#
Chen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Chen stands up over Gallagher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gallagher is retaining full guard.
Gallagher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chen controlling the position.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Chen is keeping the position.
Chen has control of Gallagher's left arm, preventing Gallagher from doing any damage.
Chen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallagher is one step ahead there.
Gallagher tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen is retaining full guard. #T3#
Chen looking to control.
Gallagher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chen is proving hard to escape from.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
Chen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallagher is one step ahead there.
Gallagher being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gallagher is controlling him.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
Chen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallagher is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gallagher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gallagher staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen misses with a leg kick
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chen throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gallagher! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gallagher 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Gallagher!
Desmond Gallagher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 196
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Gallagher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Gallagher.
Gallagher slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Gallagher throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallagher at a distance.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
A jab from Gallagher misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gallagher throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gallagher.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gallagher. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Gallagher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Gallagher is out of range.
Gallagher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gallagher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Gallagher throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Gallagher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gallagher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gallagher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit jabs Gallagher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gallagher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Gallagher moves his leg out of the way.
Gallagher throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Gallagher's head back.
#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Gallagher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher misses with a looping right.
Gallagher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gallagher unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gallagher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gallagher lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gallagher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gallagher in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit motions for Gallagher to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs at Gallagher's body.
Gallagher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit defending well as Gallagher loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Gallagher in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Gallagher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gallagher if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gallagher! But no joy.
Sitsongrit tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Gallagher is out of range.
Gallagher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gallagher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gallagher on the side of the head.
Gallagher ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Gallagher seems unphased.
#T2#
Gallagher needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Gallagher's ribs.
Gallagher misses the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gallagher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Gallagher's front leg but catches the back leg as Gallagher tries to avoid it.
Gallagher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gallagher might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Gallagher throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Gallagher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gallagher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gallagher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gallagher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Gallagher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gallagher doesn't seem phased though.
Gallagher misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Gallagher checks it
and Gallagher counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?
Gallagher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Desmond Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallagher moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Gallagher's leg. Gallagher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Gallagher's front leg but catches the back leg as Gallagher tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Gallagher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Gallagher slips under a jab.
Gallagher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit keeps Gallagher at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Gallagher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallagher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Gallagher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gallagher doesn't seem bothered though.
Gallagher needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Gallagher takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Gallagher finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Gallagher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallagher's head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallagher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gallagher will feel that in the morning.
Gallagher walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallagher.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gallagher.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A nice side step and Gallagher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Gallagher throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gallagher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gallagher needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Gallagher is out of range. #T4#
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gallagher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Gallagher's front leg with a kick but Gallagher checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Gallagher checks it.
Gallagher replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it well.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Gallagher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Gallagher didn't see that one coming.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuangtong Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 193
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Grant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Grant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gallagher quickly recovers to half guard.
Gallagher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Grant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Grant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gallagher's half guard.
Grant is keen to just control but Gallagher is a slippery customer.
Grant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gallagher haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gallagher is doing well to control the position and prevent Grant from advancing to side control.
Grant prevents Gallagher from improving his position.
Grant wants to free his trapped foot but Gallagher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gallagher tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant trying to pass the guard but Gallagher defending well.
Gallagher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallagher.
Gallagher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gallagher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grant tries to clinch up
enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##TD2#
Gallagher gets caught napping as Grant dives in and scores a takedown. Gallagher manages to retain guard.
Grant throws a big right hand that misses.
Gallagher controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gallagher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gallagher is trying to keep Grant in close.
Grant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Grant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
Grant tries to counter with a clinch but Gallagher shakes him off and moves away.
Grant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice straight punches there by Gallagher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gallagher.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Gallagher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Geronimo Grant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grant throws a body kick that misses
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Gallagher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Grant looks to move away, Gallagher throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Grant misses with a takedown
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gallagher steps in with a hook that catches Grant right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gallagher follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Grant looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Gallagher!
An out of breath Desmond Gallagher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Gallagher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Gallagher counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallagher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gallagher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gallagher is defending well.#BC#
Gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Gallagher counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Gallagher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Santos takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Gallagher lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Joao Santos has been cut.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desmond Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Gallagher counters with a nice right hand that sends Santos toppling to the canvas! Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gallagher finish him?!#ROC#Santos is rocked!
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!
Gallagher lands with a shot to the body.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallagher finish him?
Joao Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Gallagher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santos sprawling to the canvas! Santos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gallagher finish him?!
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Santos tries to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gallagher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the liver by Gallagher. Beautiful body shot.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gallagher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gallagher lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Gallagher blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gallagher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.#T3##TD2#
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santos manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Gallagher tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Gallagher has hold of Santos's hands but Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallagher's head.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working. #T4#
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Santos wants to take a breather but Gallagher is having none of it.
Gallagher wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Gallagher tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Gallagher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallagher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Desmond Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
Gallagher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Gallagher is proving a slippery customer.
Santos wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Santos seems keen to control Gallagher's posture.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gallagher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santos won't allow Gallagher to sweep him here.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Gallagher blocks nicely.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gallagher is trying to control the position but Santos postures up. #T3#
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Santos is in close to Gallagher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gallagher wants to hit a sweep here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gallagher there!
Gallagher takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Gallagher is bucking up trying to escape but Santos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Santos tries to control but Gallagher wriggling away.
Santos with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Gallagher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gallagher is working to get back to half guard.
Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Santos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Santos tries to clinch up
and Gallagher counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gallagher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
It looked like Gallagher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos closes the distance but Gallagher moves to the side
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gallagher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Santos wants to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gallagher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Santos fails with the takedown
and Gallagher counters with an inside leg kick. #KD#
Gallagher sends Santos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gallagher is motioning to the referee to let Santos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gallagher cracks Santos with a hook to the temple - Santos is on wobbly legs here! Gallagher swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Santos falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gallagher wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desmond Gallagher!
After winning the bout, Desmond Gallagher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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