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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Galocinza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Vessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Galocinza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Vessey!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessey wants to clinch
and Galocinza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vessey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galocinza.
Galocinza blocks an elbow strike.
Vessey misses with an elbow over the top.
Vessey pushes off an throws an elbow but Galocinza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vessey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vessey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Galocinza lands a hook that snaps the head of Vessey backwards.
Vessey misses with an elbow strike.
Galocinza managing to block the knees to the body from Vessey.
Galocinza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galocinza pushes Vessey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Galocinza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vessey tries to clinch but Galocinza moves away
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch.
Galocinza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vessey throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vessey throws an elbow but misses.
Galocinza is struggling to control the position.
Galocinza seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vessey closes the distance but Galocinza moves to the side
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch.
Galocinza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vessey backwards.
Galocinza breaks from the clinch.
Galocinza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vessey blocks a head kick by Galocinza.
Galocinza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Galocinza is trying to drag Vessey to the mat but Vessey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galocinza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vessey pushes off an throws an elbow but Galocinza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Galocinza managing to block the knees to the body from Vessey.
Galocinza gets control of Vessey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Galocinza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Galocinza has control of Vessey's left arm, preventing Vessey from doing any damage.
Vessey throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vessey tries to clinch up
and Galocinza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vessey looks gassed!
Vessey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galocinza avoiding damage as Vessey throws knees to the body.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Vessey avoids the head kick by Galocinza.
Galocinza shoots in for a takedown but Vessey shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Galocinza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galocinza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Galocinza pushes Vessey up against the cage in a clinch.
Vessey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vessey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galocinza.
Vessey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galocinza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galocinza pushes Vessey up against the cage in a clinch.
Galocinza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vessey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vessey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galocinza.
Galocinza avoids a wild elbow strike from Vessey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vessey.
Vessey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Galocinza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galocinza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galocinza tries to clinch up.
Vessey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vessey counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galocinza avoids a wild elbow strike from Vessey.
Galocinza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vessey tries to land knees in the clinch but Galocinza avoids the damage to the body.
Galocinza avoiding damage as Vessey throws knees to the body.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galocinza has managed to clinch.
Vessey misses with an elbow over the top.
Galocinza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Galocinza gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vessey regains guard.
Galocinza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galocinza works over Vessey with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vessey is working an open guard so Galocinza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Galocinza throws a nice looking combination but Vessey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vessey tries to keep at a distance but Galocinza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galocinza manages to break the clinch.
Galocinza lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vessey wants to clinch but Galocinza slips to the side
and Galocinza counters with a nice body shot.
Galocinza clinches.
Galocinza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Galocinza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Galocinza forces Vessey back against the cage and clinches.
Vessey trying to land knees to the body.
Vessey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galocinza.
Vessey is pressed up against the cage. Galocinza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vessey down to the mat. Vessey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Galocinza rushes Vessey and presses him up against the cage.
Vessey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Galocinza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vessey up against the cage.
Vessey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galocinza is defending well for now.
Galocinza is trying to drag Vessey to the mat but Vessey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galocinza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vessey.
Vessey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galocinza is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galocinza gets through Vessey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vessey pushes off an throws an elbow but Galocinza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vessey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Galocinza avoiding damage as Vessey throws knees to the body.
Galocinza has hold of one of Vessey's legs. Vessey is fighting the takedown attempt but Galocinza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Galocinza throws a big right hand that misses.
Vessey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galocinza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vessey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galocinza is stalling in the full guard.
Vessey working a defensive guard here.
Vessey throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Galocinza sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Galocinza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Galocinza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vessey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galocinza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bryan Vessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vessey moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galocinza throws a sloppy head kick and Vessey moves out of range easily.
Vessey avoids the head kick by Galocinza.
Vessey moves out of range of the body kick.
Vessey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galocinza counters with a two punch combo.
Vessey dodges the punch combination from Galocinza.
Galocinza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vessey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Galocinza working the head and body with strikes.
Galocinza decides to stand back up. Galocinza steps back and let's Vessey get back to his feet.
Galocinza connects with a body shot that sends Vessey's belly button to the back.
Galocinza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vessey wants to clinch
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galocinza.
Vessey tries to land knees in the clinch but Galocinza avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza is stalling here.
Galocinza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Galocinza gets a clinch.
Galocinza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vessey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Galocinza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galocinza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Galocinza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vessey has him pressed against the cage.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galocinza rushes Vessey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galocinza stalling.
Galocinza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vessey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Galocinza has Vessey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vessey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galocinza misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza moves into the clinch successfully.
Galocinza manages to break the clinch.
Galocinza fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricardo Galocinza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vessey looks to clinch
and Galocinza counters with a left and a right that stings Vessey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galocinza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vessey wants to clinch but Galocinza slips to the side
and Galocinza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vessey won't be happy with that.
Galocinza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vessey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vessey wants to get back to his feet but Galocinza drags him back down.
Galocinza cracks Vessey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vessey is trying to escape the position but Galocinza is controlling the position.
Galocinza 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galocinza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vessey to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galocinza instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Galocinza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Galocinza looks for a takedown but Vessey sprawls well.
Galocinza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vessey closes the distance but Galocinza moves to the side
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galocinza.
Vessey lands an elbow inside.
Galocinza is working for takedown but Vessey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vessey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galocinza misses with a double jab
and Vessey counters by moving into the clinch.
Galocinza tries to break free but Vessey pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vessey.
Vessey tries to land knees in the clinch but Galocinza avoids the damage to the body.
Galocinza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vessey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Galocinza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vessey tries to keep at a distance but Galocinza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galocinza drags the fight down to the ground.
Vessey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey looking to sit in guard and control but Galocinza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galocinza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galocinza gets to his feet. Vessey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galocinza moves into the clinch.
Galocinza pulls guard successfully.
Galocinza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Galocinza looks to land a combination but Vessey avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vessey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galocinza somewhat.
Galocinza clinches up with Vessey and pushes him back against the cage.
Galocinza manages to pull guard.
Vessey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galocinza is keeping the position for now.
Galocinza trying to control the position here.
Vessey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vessey looking to sit in guard and control but Galocinza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galocinza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Galocinza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vessey, up you get!
Galocinza shoots in looking for a takedown. Vessey tries to sprawl out of it but Galocinza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vessey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galocinza misses with a double jab.
Galocinza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Galocinza closes the distance and clinches.
Galocinza throws an elbow but it misses.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Galocinza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vessey to the mat! Vessey manages to get full guard.
Galocinza stays in close to Vessey's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vessey can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo Galocinza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricardo Galocinza.
Galocinza has closed the distance and engaged Vessey in a clinch.
Bryan Vessey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Galocinza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricardo Galocinza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galocinza instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Galocinza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galocinza 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Galocinza!
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RATING
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