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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vedran Galic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Soul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galic's entrance music is Hard Rock. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vedran Galic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, First Soul!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Galic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galic moves into the clinch.
Soul stops a takedown attempt from Galic.
Galic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soul scores a nice knee to the body.
Galic has Soul pressed against the cage, preventing Soul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Galic wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vedran Galic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galic avoiding damage as Soul throws knees to the body.
Galic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Soul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galic wants to break free but Soul has control.
Soul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galic is defending well for now.
Galic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Galic fails with the takedown.
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!
Soul misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Soul with that takedown attempt.
Soul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soul misses with a head kick.
Galic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soul pinned against the cage. Soul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soul throws a right and a left that Galic avoids nicely.
Soul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soul tries to clinch up but Galic circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Galic clinches.
Galic blocking some punches.
Soul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galic is defending well for now.
Soul prevents the takedown attempt.
Soul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galic is defending well for now.
Soul tries to land knees in the clinch but Galic avoids the damage to the body.
Galic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galic tries to score a body lock takedown but Soul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Galic is breathing heavily.
Galic prevents Soul from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Galic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soul tries to pull guard but Galic holds him up against the cage and eventually Soul drops back down to his feet.
Soul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soul is pushing Galic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Galic tries for a takedown but Soul manages to get underhooks.
Soul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Soul is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galic is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soul tries to circle away but Galic has him pinned against the cage.
Soul misses with a punch to the body.
Galic avoids the elbow strike from Soul, against the cage.
Soul missing with knees to the body.
Galic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galic has closed the distance and engaged Soul in a clinch.
Soul looking to slow down the pace here.
Soul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soul fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Soul dominated that round.
That's time! Galic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Galic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Galic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soul passes Galic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Galic is looking for a sweep. Soul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galic actively working from the bottom here.
Soul lands strikes from half guard.
Galic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soul in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Galic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). First Soul!
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hype
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FIGHT
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