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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grover Montoya (ranked 3435 p4p, 3066 weight class) and Jose Galvao (ranked 498 p4p, 454 weight class). Galvao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ye - Burna Boy. Jose Galvao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grover Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao wants to clinch up but Montoya keeps it at a distance.
Montoya connects with a body shot.
Montoya throws a low kick but Galvao avoids it.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Galvao backs away, Montoya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Montoya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Galvao.
Galvao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Galvao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galvao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galvao darts in and clinches Montoya up against the cage.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Montoya.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montoya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montoya lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Galvao misses with a right hand
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Montoya throws a right and a left that Galvao avoids nicely.
Montoya defending well as Galvao loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Galvao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montoya lands a right hook to the body.
Montoya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Galvao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Montoya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montoya. Montoya obviously looking to wear him down.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Galvao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montoya lands a body shot.
Montoya throws a low kick but Galvao moves out of range easily.
Galvao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a low kick.
Montoya takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses.
Montoya connects with a right hand. Galvao shakes it off.
Galvao forces Montoya back against the cage and clinches.
Montoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galvao jumps guard and drags Montoya to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Galvao controls Montoya momentarily but Montoya frees himself.
Montoya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montoya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Galvao is tightening it up a little... Montoya has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Montoya reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Montoya taps out! Nice BJJ there by Galvao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Galvao!
Jose Galvao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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