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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Da Conceicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anderson Galvao enters the cage!
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176 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Da Conceicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao moves out of range as Da Conceicao throws a body kick.
Da Conceicao tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Conceicao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Galvao scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Conceicao should have avoided that one.
Galvao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Galvao loads up on a big right hand but Da Conceicao slips the punch.
Galvao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galvao prevents Da Conceicao from breaking the clinch.
Galvao breaks the clinch.
Da Conceicao throws a body kick that misses.
Da Conceicao motions for Galvao to come forward. Da Conceicao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Conceicao fakes the leg kick and cracks Galvao in the body.
A choreographed right hand from Da Conceicao misses the target.
Da Conceicao waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Galvao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Conceicao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Conceicao misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Galvao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Galvao checks a leg kick.
Da Conceicao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Conceicao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Da Conceicao misses with a low kick as Galvao jumps back.
Galvao swinging wilding here.
Galvao tries to clinch but Da Conceicao is having none of it.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Da Conceicao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Galvao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Da Conceicao dodges the punch combination from Galvao.
Da Conceicao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Da Conceicao throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Galvao.
Galvao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Galvao prevents Da Conceicao from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao passes Da Conceicao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Conceicao is looking to improve his position.
Da Conceicao is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Da Conceicao is breathing heavily.
Galvao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Galvao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Galvao prevents Da Conceicao from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao looking to secure an arm triangle but Da Conceicao defends it well.
Da Conceicao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Da Conceicao is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao avoids the attempt from Da Conceicao to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Conceicao can't escape the position.
Galvao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Da Conceicao is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Galvao is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Galvao just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Conceicao throws a front kick aimed at Galvao's knee but Galvao avoids it well.
Da Conceicao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Da Conceicao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Galvao dominated that round.
That's time! Da Conceicao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Galvao takes the fight into the clinch.
Galvao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Conceicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galvao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Da Conceicao!
Da Conceicao is looking to get to half guard.
Galvao gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Da Conceicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Conceicao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Conceicao misses with a low kick.
Da Conceicao dodges the punch combination from Galvao.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Conceicao misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Conceicao throws a leg kick that misses.
Da Conceicao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Galvao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Da Conceicao is looking to improve his position.
Galvao postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Da Conceicao to stand up.
Da Conceicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Conceicao slips under a jab.
Da Conceicao tries to land a leg kick but Galvao saw it coming and moves away.
Galvao darts in and clinches Da Conceicao up against the cage.
Galvao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws a nice looking combination but Da Conceicao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Conceicao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galvao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Galvao breaks from the clinch.
Da Conceicao tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Conceicao throws a solid leg kick but Galvao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Conceicao.
Galvao gets a clinch.
Galvao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gabriel Da Conceicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galvao clinches with his opponent.
Galvao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Conceicao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galvao moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao wants to break free but Galvao has control.
Galvao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Conceicao.
A low kick from Da Conceicao misses
and Galvao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Conceicao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Galvao manages to break the clinch.
Da Conceicao is looking to score with low kicks.
Da Conceicao tries to land a front kick but Galvao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Conceicao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Galvao is out of range.
Galvao cracks Da Conceicao with a good jab.
Galvao tries to bum rush Da Conceicao with a series of wild strikes but Da Conceicao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao slips under a jab.
Da Conceicao wants to land a leg kick but Galvao is out of range.
Da Conceicao throws a low kick, looking for Galvao's leg but Galvao calmly moves out of range.
Galvao rushes Da Conceicao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Da Conceicao tries to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling the position.
Galvao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Conceicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galvao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Da Conceicao!
Galvao stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Da Conceicao is looking to chop away at Galvao's legs.
Da Conceicao tries to land a leg kick but Galvao saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Galvao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Galvao moves out of range as Da Conceicao throws a body kick.
Galvao scores a takedown into full mount!
Da Conceicao prevents Galvao from taking his back.
Da Conceicao is squirming around, avoiding Galvao's attempts to control the action.
Galvao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Conceicao is surviving well by controlling Galvao's body position as best he can.
Da Conceicao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Da Conceicao is on top in guard.
Galvao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galvao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Conceicao chips away with some ground and pound.
Galvao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao tries to control but Da Conceicao wriggling away.
Galvao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Conceicao is surviving well by controlling Galvao's body position as best he can.
Da Conceicao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Galvao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Galvao gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Galvao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Da Conceicao has had enough of the clinch but Galvao keeps him there for the moment.
Galvao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galvao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galvao wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao misses with a looping right.
Da Conceicao misses with a leg kick
and Galvao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Da Conceicao is predictable there
and Galvao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Galvao.
Da Conceicao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Conceicao trying to keep a closed guard but Galvao is proving a slippery customer.
Da Conceicao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Conceicao is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Da Conceicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Conceicao is keeping the position for now.
Da Conceicao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Galvao has passed into half guard!
Galvao is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Da Conceicao is trying desperately to improve position.
Da Conceicao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao trying to control here.
Galvao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Conceicao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galvao.
Da Conceicao is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Conceicao looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Conceicao wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
Da Conceicao is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabriel Da Conceicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Conceicao looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Galvao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galvao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Anderson Galvao!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Anderson Galvao!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Anderson Galvao!
Anderson Galvao wins by unanimous decision!
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