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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmner Halleineaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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136 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 - 10 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmner Halleineaf!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleineaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Galiei tries to close the distance and clinch but Halleineaf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galiei is looking to clinch.
Halleineaf misses with a body kick.
Halleineaf throws a head kick but Galiei moves out of range.
Halleineaf misses with a head kick.
Galiei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halleineaf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Halleineaf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Galiei blocks a head kick by Halleineaf.
Halleineaf shoots for a takedown but Galiei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Galiei tries to clinch but Halleineaf moves out of range.
Galiei tries to clinch but Halleineaf is having none of it.
Galiei shoots in looking for a takedown. Halleineaf tries to sprawl out of it but Galiei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halleineaf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halleineaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleineaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galiei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halleineaf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Galiei is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Galiei doesn't manage to clinch there - Halleineaf circles away.
Jimmner Halleineaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galiei gets a clinch.
Galiei struggles to land a body shot inside as Halleineaf controls his hands.
Halleineaf wants to get back to striking at distance but Galiei won't allow it.
Galiei slows down the pace here.
Galiei has Halleineaf pressed against the cage, preventing Halleineaf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Galiei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleineaf is trying to force a seperation but Galiei has the dominant position.
Halleineaf tries to break free but Galiei pushes him back against the cage.
Halleineaf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halleineaf wants to break free but Galiei has control.
Halleineaf misses with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Halleineaf has eaten all the pies!
Halleineaf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galiei smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Halleineaf misses.
Galiei blocks a head kick by Halleineaf.
Halleineaf throws a head kick that misses.
Halleineaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Halleineaf throws a sloppy head kick and Galiei moves out of range easily.
Halleineaf looks winded!
Halleineaf missing with a left hand there. Galiei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei is looking to clinch but Halleineaf is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galiei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galiei tries to clinch there but Halleineaf circles away.
Galiei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galiei just leaning against Halleineaf, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Halleineaf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Galiei tries to throw a body punch but Halleineaf avoids it by throwing Galiei back against the cage.
Halleineaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halleineaf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galiei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cirilo Galiei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmner Halleineaf.
Halleineaf working hard to break the clinch.
Galiei jumps guard.
Halleineaf is fighting to break Galiei's control of his arms but Galiei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galiei uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Halleineaf does no damage.
Halleineaf throws a head kick that misses.
Galiei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleineaf throws a push kick but Galiei slaps the foot to one side.
Halleineaf gets a clinch.
Halleineaf working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halleineaf blocks a body shot from Galiei.
Halleineaf can't break the clinch.
Halleineaf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galiei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halleineaf tries to circle away but Galiei has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmner Halleineaf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Galiei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halleineaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halleineaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galiei instigates a clinch.
Halleineaf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halleineaf is trying to break free.
Halleineaf throws an elbow that misses.
Galiei lands with a light punch inside.
Halleineaf blocks a body shot from Galiei.
Galiei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galiei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleineaf's elbow.
Halleineaf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halleineaf is trying to break free.
Halleineaf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galiei blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Halleineaf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halleineaf blocks a body shot from Galiei.
Galiei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halleineaf's efforts to push away.
Halleineaf tries to circle away but Galiei has him pinned against the cage.
Halleineaf tries to pull guard but Galiei holds him up against the cage and eventually Halleineaf drops back down to his feet.
Halleineaf wants to break free but Galiei has control.
Galiei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halleineaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halleineaf blocks an uppercut.
Galiei misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halleineaf tries to circle away but Galiei has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleineaf tries to break the clinch but Galiei is controlling the position.
Halleineaf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Halleineaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galiei avoids it.
Halleineaf wants to break free but Galiei has control.
Halleineaf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halleineaf is trying to pull guard but Galiei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Galiei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galiei keeps control of Halleineaf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halleineaf is looking to break free of the clinch but Galiei has double underhooks.
Halleineaf is pressed up against the cage. Galiei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halleineaf down to the mat. Halleineaf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halleineaf rushes Galiei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Halleineaf can't break the clinch.
Galiei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halleineaf jumps guard but Galiei stands there with Halleineaf around his waist. Halleineaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cirilo Galiei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmner Halleineaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleineaf working hard to break the clinch.
Galiei misses with a punch to the body.
Galiei manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Halleineaf looking to pass the guard.
Galiei is controlling Halleineaf's posture.
Halleineaf wants to control from the top but Galiei keeps moving.
Galiei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galiei has his feet on Halleineaf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Halleineaf moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei lands with a left to the head.
Halleineaf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galiei has him pressed against the cage.
Halleineaf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galiei keeps control of Halleineaf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halleineaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halleineaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galiei avoids it.
Galiei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleineaf dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galiei has Halleineaf pressed against the cage, preventing Halleineaf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halleineaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Galiei is keeping busy.
Halleineaf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Galiei uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmner Halleineaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Halleineaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galiei tries to clinch but Halleineaf is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Halleineaf. Those never looked like landing.
Galiei moves into the clinch.
Galiei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galiei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halleineaf working hard to break the clinch.
Galiei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halleineaf wants to get back to striking at distance but Galiei won't allow it.
Halleineaf is trying to break free.
Halleineaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galiei rushes Halleineaf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galiei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galiei tries to work over Halleineaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halleineaf looking to throw knees to the head but Galiei is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleineaf's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halleineaf.
A frustrated look appears on Halleineaf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halleineaf goes for a takedown attempt but Galiei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Galiei tries to clinch there but Halleineaf circles away.
Halleineaf throws a sloppy head kick
and Galiei counters with a series of strikes that sends Halleineaf to the canvas! Galiei follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Halleineaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halleineaf wants to get back to his feet but Galiei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Galiei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cirilo Galiei just wasn't active enough.
Halleineaf throws a push kick but Galiei slaps the foot to one side.
Halleineaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Galiei.
Halleineaf misses with a head kick.
Galiei tries to clinch but Halleineaf is having none of it.
Galiei is looking to clinch but Halleineaf is avoiding it.
Galiei shoots in for a takedown but Halleineaf shows good takedown defense.
Galiei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galiei has managed to clinch.
Galiei struggles to land a body shot inside as Halleineaf controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleineaf is trying to break the clinch but Galiei is controlling him.
Halleineaf is trying to force a seperation but Galiei has the dominant position.
Halleineaf swings wildly with an uppercut but Galiei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galiei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleineaf's elbow.
Galiei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galiei misses with a punch to the body.
Halleineaf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galiei has him pressed against the cage.
Halleineaf tries a knee to the head but Galiei blocks it.
Halleineaf wants to get back to striking at distance but Galiei won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Galiei.
Galiei lands a hook that snaps the head of Halleineaf backwards.
Halleineaf wants to break free but Galiei has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleineaf prevents a body shot from Galiei.
Halleineaf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Halleineaf is trying to break the clinch but Galiei is controlling him.
Halleineaf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galiei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halleineaf is trying to push Galiei away but Galiei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Galiei tries to throw a body punch but Halleineaf avoids it by throwing Galiei back against the cage.
Galiei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halleineaf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galiei prevents it.
Halleineaf has had enough of the clinch but Galiei keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galiei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleineaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cirilo Galiei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmner Halleineaf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galiei tries to work over Halleineaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cirilo Galiei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halleineaf 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmner Halleineaf!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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