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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubiao Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubiao Macarenco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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136 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cirilo Galiei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rubiao Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galiei is looking to clinch.
Galiei is looking to clinch.
Galiei decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Macarenco is trying to get back to full guard.
Macarenco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galiei pulls his head out easily.
Macarenco is looking for a sweep. Galiei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Galiei is going to stand back up.
Macarenco is looking to improve his position.
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiei tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Macarenco tries to get to full guard but Galiei has control of the leg.
Macarenco actively working from the bottom here.
Macarenco wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiei with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Macarenco is looking for a sweep. Galiei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macarenco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back.
Macarenco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galiei pulls his head out easily.
Macarenco tries to get to full guard but Galiei has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco gets back to full guard.
Galiei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macarenco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galiei has managed to get both his arms back between Macarenco's legs - danger averted.
Galiei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macarenco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macarenco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galiei is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galiei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Macarenco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galiei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macarenco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galiei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Macarenco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macarenco has his foot on Galiei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galiei works his way back into a safe position though.
Macarenco looking for a guillotine here but Galiei defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubiao Macarenco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cirilo Galiei's cut.
That's time! Galiei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Galiei tries to clinch up.
Macarenco keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galiei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macarenco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galiei rushes Macarenco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galiei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiei tries a body shot but Macarenco blocks it.
Galiei misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galiei struggles to land a body shot inside as Macarenco controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macarenco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macarenco is trying to break free.
Macarenco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Galiei after a bit of a struggle.
Macarenco blocks a body shot from Galiei.
Galiei misses with a body punch.
Galiei tries to throw a body punch but Macarenco avoids it by throwing Galiei back against the cage.
Galiei struggles to land a body shot inside as Macarenco controls his hands.
Galiei misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galiei misses with some punches.
Galiei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galiei gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Macarenco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galiei is aware though and is defending well.
Galiei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macarenco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macarenco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galiei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macarenco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galiei defends it easily.
Macarenco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galiei defends it easily.
Galiei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macarenco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galiei defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubiao Macarenco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cirilo Galiei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Galiei has managed to clinch.
Macarenco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galiei is defending well.
Galiei misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galiei.
Macarenco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco can't get the takedown.
Macarenco displaying some good clinch control by pressing Galiei up against the cage.
Galiei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Macarenco up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galiei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galiei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macarenco taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei misses with a punch to the body.
Galiei manages to break the clinch.
Cirilo Galiei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galiei tries to clinch there but Macarenco circles away.
Galiei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macarenco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macarenco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galiei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macarenco is rocked!
Cirilo Galiei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubiao Macarenco.
Galiei darts in trying to clinch
and Macarenco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei avoiding damage.
Macarenco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cirilo Galiei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubiao Macarenco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galiei is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cirilo Galiei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Macarenco 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubiao Macarenco!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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