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Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by One stop. Thiago Oliveira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Galvao's chin.

Oliveira
vs
Galvao

163 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
186 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galvao feints a counter leg kick.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Galvao circles away and keeps his distance.
Galvao is looking for the big counter here.

Oliveira rushes Galvao and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galvao tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galvao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira works on Galvao's body with a couple of short punches.
Galvao has Oliveira pressed against the cage, preventing Oliveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Galvao prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Galvao blocks it.
Oliveira is leaning against Galvao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galvao wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Galvao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Galvao backwards.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but Galvao keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
A body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Galvao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oliveira has Galvao pressed against the cage, preventing Galvao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Galvao avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Galvao tries to break free but Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
Galvao keeps control of Oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to stall but Oliveira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oliveira tries to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling the position.
Galvao prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Galvao has double underhooks.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Galvao won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira lands a body punch.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Galvao has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oliveira presses Galvao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galvao tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Galvao keeps control of Oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galvao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Galvao tries to tie him up.
Galvao working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Oliveira moves to clinch but Galvao breaks away

and Galvao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliveira pushes Galvao off but Galvao dives into side control.
Oliveira bucks up and tries to throw Galvao off but instead Galvao has got his back!
Oliveira trying to get back to his feet but Galvao is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Galvao has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Galvao has good solid back control here.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galvao is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is riding his opponent, not letting Oliveira buck him off.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
I would not like to be Oliveira right now.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre 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!

Oliveira wants to clinch but Galvao slips to the side

and Galvao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
Galvao taking a breather here.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Galvao drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet here but Galvao is keeping cool and he's managed to take Oliveira's back.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up.
Andre Galvao has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao biding his time, controlling Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Galvao.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galvao is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Galvao has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Galvao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Galvao 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Galvao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
14%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid - Eminen. Kyle Dillashaw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diego Sanchez's chin.

Sanchez
vs
Dillashaw

167 cm
18
142 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Darkness

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dillashaw is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dillashaw wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to control but Dillashaw is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dillashaw throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dillashaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dillashaw is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.

Sanchez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillashaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillashaw tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillashaw to the ground. Dillashaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sanchez shoots in and bounces Dillashaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dillashaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Dillashaw keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillashaw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Dillashaw has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Sanchez wants to hold on but Dillashaw pushes him away.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dillashaw content just to control the position here.
Sanchez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dillashaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dillashaw's lack of action.
Dillashaw is looking to pass Sanchez's guard but actually Sanchez recovers to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillashaw looking to pass the guard.
Dillashaw trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dillashaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillashaw with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dillashaw looking to control.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Dillashaw is keeping the position.
Sanchez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez prevents Dillashaw from getting back to his feet.
Dillashaw controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.

Sanchez gets to his feet - Dillashaw follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dillashaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillashaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillashaw misses with a body shot

and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dillashaw!

Sanchez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sanchez has been working on his balance at The Fortress, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dillashaw.

Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dillashaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Dillashaw is keeping the position.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.

Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillashaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez is trying to control. Dillashaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Dillashaw is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dillashaw avoid being mounted?

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillashaw is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Dillashaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez stops Dillashaw from standing up.
Dillashaw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillashaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dillashaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dillashaw controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dillashaw has a takedown stuffed.

Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez is looking to pass Dillashaw's guard but actually Dillashaw recovers to full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Dillashaw keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dillashaw is trying to control the position here. Sanchez has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Dillashaw tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Sanchez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez retains his super heavyweight title!
Diego Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.