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Event:
Let's-Party-2017
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A left lands for Fitzpatrick.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galvao.
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzpatrick duly obliges.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Galvao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Galvao slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvao manages to avoid it.#T1#
Galvao misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Galvao loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
Galvao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galvao feinted with a counter takedown.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Galvao avoids them all with ease.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galvao rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Galvao throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
As Fitzpatrick tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Galvao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzpatrick manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzpatrick manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from Galvao.
Galvao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Galvao's head.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Galvao ducks down to avoid it.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Fitzpatrick and move into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Galvao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzpatrick's hands.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it well and moves away.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
As Fitzpatrick tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galvao's hands.
Fitzpatrick lands with a straight right. Galvao didn't see that one coming.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Galvao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Galvao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Galvao misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick stuns Galvao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fitzpatrick. #ROC2#
Galvao is rocked!
Galvao slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Oh Galvao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galvao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fitzpatrick gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
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Event:
Wednesday-Night-Fights
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Dux tried to score with a low kick but Galvao checks it.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses.
Galvao throws a hook but Dux avoids it easily.
Galvao slips a straight right by Dux.
Galvao moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Galvao is able to avoid easily.
Dux looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Dux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Dux's head but Dux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dux.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux throws out a leg kick but Galvao moves out of range and Dux only half commits.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galvao blocks a jab.
Dux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Dux avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Galvao as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Dux is quick to defend against it.
Dux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galvao momentarily.
Galvao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dux blocks a leg kick.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux wants to land a leg kick but Galvao is out of range.
As Dux tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Dux manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao throws a good cross that connects.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Dux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galvao.
Dux feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Dux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Galvao.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvao wants to clinch.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dux.
Galvao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dux manages to circle out of the way.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux moves out of range of the leg kick from Galvao.
Dux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Dux is quick to defend against it.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Galvao throws a big shot that misses.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Galvao is out of range and Dux settles back down.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dux.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux.
Galvao throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dux throws a hook but Galvao avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
Galvao moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Galvao throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux 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.
#R2#
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Galvao misses.
Galvao throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dux misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Galvao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Dux to work.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvao.
Galvao has Dux pressed against the cage.
Dux is trying to maintain a safe position but Galvao gets an underhook and turns Dux into the cage.
Galvao looking to stall.
#T1#
Galvao missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Galvao.
Galvao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvao blocking some punches.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux controlling the action here for a moment.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Galvao blocking some punches.
Galvao looking to throw knees to the head but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux avoiding damage as Galvao throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galvao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Galvao tries to land knees in the clinch but Dux avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galvao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Dux pulls guard effortlessly.
Galvao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galvao 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.
Dux throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
#SUB2#
Galvao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galvao has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dux dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galvao's guard. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Galvao gets back to full guard.
Galvao wants to hit a switch here but Dux passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Galvao there!
Dux avoids the attempt from Galvao to control.
Dux controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dux moves out of range of the body kick.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Dux's head but Dux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galvao misses with a looping left.
Dux throws a solid leg kick but Galvao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dux.
Galvao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dux misses with a hook.
Dux misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Galvao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvao's elbow.
Galvao blocking some punches.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Dux holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1##SUB2#
Dux 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 wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Galvao has passed into half guard!
Nice strikes from Galvao there.
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galvao.
Galvao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Galvao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dux tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Dux wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.#SUB#
Galvao seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
Galvao works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Galvao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dux is surviving well by controlling Galvao's body position as best he can.
Galvao throwing strikes here but Dux is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Dux can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galvao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galvao is working away from the top position though.
Dux wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Andre Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galvao.
Galvao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux is staying active underneath Galvao, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dux has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galvao in particular looking to stall.
Dux trying to control here.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Galvao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galvao.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Galvao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dux 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
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Event:
Forsaken Falls
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Hattori lands a lovely overhand right.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Hattori looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Hattori throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galvao throws a hook but Hattori avoids it easily.
Hattori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hattori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galvao doesn't seem phased though.
Hattori swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Hattori avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori misses with a left hand #TD#
and Galvao counters with a single leg into guard. Hattori didn't expect that. #ES2#
Hattori is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Galvao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori is trying to break the clinch but Galvao has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Hattori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hattori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hattori misses with a hook.
Galvao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Hattori connects with a right hand. Galvao shakes it off.
Hattori missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hattori throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao avoids the body shot from Hattori.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Hattori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Hattori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hattori manages to circle out of the way.
Hattori misses with a hook. Galvao ducked under it nicely.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Hattori is quick to defend against it.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Galvao misses with a hook. Hattori ducked under it nicely.
Galvao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Hattori lands a lovely overhand right.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Hattori avoids it well and moves away.
Hattori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hattori moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao moves forwards but Hattori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Galvao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao takes one to the side of the head.
Hattori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hattori tests Galvao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galvao tries to clinch up but Hattori circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Hattori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Galvao walks into a left hand.
Hattori misses with a looping right.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galvao looks to land a left hand but Hattori moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hattori! But no joy.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Galvao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Galvao prevents Hattori from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Hattori manages to break the clinch.
Hattori works over Galvao's head and body with a nice combination.
Hattori with a nice cross.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hattori has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Hattori.
Hattori is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Galvao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hattori throws a jab when Galvao was well out of range.
Galvao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hattori avoids a kick to the body.
Galvao cracks Hattori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Galvao throws a hook but Hattori blocks it.
Hattori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galvao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
As Hattori tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Hattori manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao closes the distance but Hattori moves to the side
and Hattori counters with a nice uppercut.
Hattori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Hattori saw that one coming.
A big left from Galvao misses.
Galvao walks into a left hand.
Hattori with a hook.
Hattori misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hattori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hattori! But no joy.
Masa Hattori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Hattori.
Hattori throws a good cross that connects.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Hattori.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Hattori lunges at Galvao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galvao's hand.
Good shot there by Hattori.
Galvao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Hattori misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Galvao avoids it with no problem.
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Galvao wants to clinch.#T1#
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Hattori lands an overhand right.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Hattori and move into the clinch.
Hattori scores with a three punch combo!
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Jab, jab by Hattori - just one landing.
Hattori slips a jab from Galvao.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hattori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
As Hattori tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Hattori manages to avoid the attempt.
Hattori lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Hattori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hattori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galvao circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Hattori digs a good body shot into Galvao's ribs.
Galvao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hattori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hattori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hattori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Galvao. Galvao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hattori throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Hattori breaks away and moves out of range.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hattori.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hattori.
Hattori scores with a body shot.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hattori manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Galvao misses.
Hattori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Hattori misses.
Hattori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galvao dodges the punch combination from Hattori.
#T3#
Hattori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Hattori digs a good body shot into Galvao's ribs.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Galvao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hattori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hattori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Hattori lands a really nice looking cross but Galvao seems unphased.
Galvao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hattori looks to land a right hand but Galvao moved out of range.#T4#
Hattori throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Hattori looks to land a right hand but Galvao moved out of range.
Hattori missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hattori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Galvao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hattori looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Galvao misses.
Hattori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hattori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hattori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hattori misses the target.
Hattori slips a jab from Galvao.
Hattori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori 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!
#R3#
A jab from Hattori misses.
Galvao moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galvao blocks a jab.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hattori throws a hook but Galvao blocks it.
Galvao moves forwards but Hattori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hattori throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hattori.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Hattori avoids it well and moves away.
Hattori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hattori jabs at Galvao's body.
Hattori slips a straight right by Galvao.#T1#
Galvao takes one to the chin there.
Hattori lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Hattori does it's job there.
Hattori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hattori uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Galvao has time to react.
Hattori throws a right and a left that Galvao avoids nicely.
Galvao throws a jab but it's blocked by Hattori.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Galvao avoids it with no problem.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galvao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hattori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hattori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Hattori and move into the clinch.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Hattori there.
Hattori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hattori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hattori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Hattori tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Hattori manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Galvao misses.
Hattori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galvao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hattori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galvao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Hattori.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Galvao looks for the body kick but Hattori saw that one coming. #T3#
Hattori lands a jab to the head.
Galvao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hattori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hattori.
Galvao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andre Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao misses with a hook.
Hattori scores with a decent looking hook.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
A big right from Hattori misses.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hattori.
Hattori connects with a body shot that sends Galvao's belly button to the back.#T4#
A jab from Hattori finds it's way through Galvao's defenses.
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Hattori and move into the clinch.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hattori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hattori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Hattori and move into the clinch.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Hattori scores with a hook to the body. Galvao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Galvao clinches up with Hattori and pushes him back against the cage.
Galvao jumps guard but Hattori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hattori tries to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling the position.
Hattori tries to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling the position.
Galvao tries to land a knee to the head but Hattori blocks with his arms.
Hattori has had enough of the clinch but Galvao keeps him there for the moment.
Galvao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Hattori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Hattori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hattori 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Get Some
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Galvao misses with a hook
and Shimmy counters with a straight right hand.
Shimmy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shimmy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shimmy sprawls and moves away.
Shimmy misses with a hook. Galvao ducked under it nicely.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shimmy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
As Shimmy tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Shimmy manages to avoid the attempt.
Shimmy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimmy.
Shimmy's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shimmy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shimmy scores with a hook to the body. Galvao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimmy. Galvao does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao thows a leg kick but Shimmy checks it
and Shimmy counters with a left to the body.
Bob Shimmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimmy swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Shimmy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvao manages to avoid it.#T1#
Shimmy connects with a right hand. Galvao shakes it off.
Shimmy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shimmy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Shimmy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galvao misses with a left hand
and Shimmy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Galvao moves into the clinch.
Shimmy controlling the action here for a moment.
Shimmy pushes Galvao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galvao leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shimmy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shimmy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shimmy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Shimmy.
Galvao jumps guard but Shimmy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Galvao stalling against the cage.
Galvao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shimmy throws a head punch that misses.
Shimmy avoiding damage as Galvao throws knees to the body.
Shimmy misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Galvao.
Galvao wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shimmy. #T3#
Shimmy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galvao backwards.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Shimmy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Galvao jumps guard and drags Shimmy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Shimmy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shimmy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galvao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Galvao is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shimmy frees his head nicely. Oh but Galvao has switched to an armbar! Shimmy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andre Galvao!
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Event:
We are the Revolution
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettis scores with the left hand. Galvao knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Galvao takes the fight into the clinch.
Pettis scores with a shot to the side of Galvao's head.
Pettis lands a shot to the body.
Pettis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvao slows down the pace here.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pettis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
Galvao tries to stall but Pettis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis lands an uppercut.#TD#
Galvao gets control of Pettis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Galvao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis wants to stand but Galvao is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Pettis tries to stand but Galvao is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Galvao has his feet on Pettis's thighs here. He's pushed Pettis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pettis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Galvao!
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Event:
Blood In The Water
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Galvao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galvao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garcia Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Garcia Jr moves away and avoids it.
Garcia Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Galvao.
Galvao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garcia Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Galvao circles away.
Galvao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia Jr.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcia Jr.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Garcia Jr lands with a nice combination. Galvao backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Garcia Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Galvao!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Galvao regains half guard.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.#SUB#
Galvao has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Garcia Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Galvao has managed to lock this one up! Can Garcia Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Galvao on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Galvao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lockhart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galvao on the side of the head.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galvao throws a leg kick
and Lockhart counters with a straight right hand.
Lockhart misses with an uppercut.
Lockhart misses with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Galvao has closed the distance and engaged Lockhart in a clinch.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
Lockhart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galvao jumps guard but Lockhart stands there with Galvao around his waist. Galvao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockhart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galvao taking a breather.
Lockhart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galvao is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Lockhart scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Galvao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Lockhart breaks from the clinch.
Galvao slips a straight right by Lockhart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galvao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lockhart throws out a counter right but Galvao avoids it with no problem.
Galvao looks to land a body kick but Lockhart moved away.#CL#
Galvao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lockhart, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lockhart manages to break the clinch.
Galvao staying out of range there.#CL2#
Lockhart rushes Galvao and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Galvao tries a knee to the head but Lockhart blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lockhart.
A short right from Lockhart on the inside.
Lockhart misses with a punch to the body.
Galvao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Lockhart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockhart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lockhart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockhart misses with a straight left.
Galvao feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Lockhart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Lockhart breaks away and moves out of range.
Lockhart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Galvao tries to clinch up
and Lockhart counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
A slow jab from Lockhart misses its intended target.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Lockhart breaks away and moves out of range.
Lockhart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Lockhart does it's job there.
Galvao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lockhart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Josh Lockhart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galvao wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lockhart! But no joy.#T4#
Galvao ducks right into an uppercut from Lockhart. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lockhart managing to block the knees to the body from Galvao.
Galvao stalling in the clinch but Lockhart improves position.
Galvao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lockhart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lockhart tries a body shot but Galvao blocks it.
Lockhart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lockhart misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Lockhart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lockhart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao throws a right hand that misses
and Lockhart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lockhart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Lockhart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Lockhart misses the target.
The fighters circling - Galvao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lockhart misses with a wild body shot.
As Lockhart tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Lockhart manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lockhart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Galvao misses
and Lockhart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galvao takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Lockhart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lockhart.#ROC2#
Galvao is rocked!
Lockhart cracks Galvao with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Galvao falls to his knees and Lockhart doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Lockhart!
Josh Lockhart made sure to mention his sponsor, Darkness Clothing in his post fight interview.
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