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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mica Mica Galvao (ranked 3917 p4p, 4112 weight class) and Rigoberto Ricardo (ranked 438 p4p, 447 weight class). Rigoberto Ricardo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Mica Mica Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rigoberto Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica Galvao scores with a takedown into Ricardo's guard.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mica Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard.
Mica Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ricardo working for a triangle but Mica Galvao defends it easily.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mica Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Ricardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricardo manages to kick Mica Galvao off! Mica Galvao jumps back into Ricardo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mica Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Ricardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricardo manages to kick Mica Galvao off! Mica Galvao jumps back into Ricardo's guard.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mica Galvao is one step ahead there.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
Ricardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ricardo, not yet.
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mica Galvao wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving.
Mica Galvao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position.
Mica Galvao uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
Ricardo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mica Galvao trying to control the position.
Ricardo trying to control but Mica Galvao is working from the bottom.
Ricardo prevents Mica Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Ricardo passes into half guard.
Ricardo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mica Galvao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mica Galvao manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mica Galvao pulls Ricardo in close to prevent any damage.
Mica Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricardo manages to get himself to full guard.
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mica Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mica Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricardo is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mica Galvao defends it easily.
Mica Galvao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ricardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mica Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mica Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rigoberto Ricardo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mica Galvao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ricardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mica Galvao uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to hold on but Mica Galvao postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricardo working to try and regain half guard.
Mica Galvao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricardo can do to turn this around?
Ricardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Mica Galvao keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mica Galvao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ricardo preventing the sweep.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position here.
Ricardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mica Galvao's guard.
Ricardo wants to pass to mount but Mica Galvao is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mica Galvao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mica Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Ricardo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mica Galvao is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo tries for a kimura but Mica Galvao is defending well.
Ricardo wants to control but Mica Galvao is keeping him busy.
Mica Galvao sneaks back into half guard.
Ricardo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mica Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricardo trying to control from half guard but Mica Galvao is working away.
Mica Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo uses his free foot to push down on Mica Galvao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mica Galvao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mica Galvao wants to control but Ricardo is having none of it.
Mica Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mica Galvao has given up his back here. Will Ricardo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rigoberto Ricardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mica Galvao wants to escape the position.
Mica Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mica Galvao tries to roll but Ricardo sticks to his back.
Ricardo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mica Galvao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ricardo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mica Galvao is defending well though. Ricardo let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mica Galvao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ricardo gets his way!
Mica Galvao is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricardo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mica Galvao has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mica Galvao trying to control the position but Ricardo manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigoberto Ricardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mica Galvao feints and as Ricardo raises his hands in defense, Mica Galvao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ricardo looking for a guillotine here but Mica Galvao defends easily.
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Mica Galvao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ricardo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mica Galvao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ricardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mica Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mica Galvao is trying to get an arm triangle but Ricardo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mica Galvao advances to mount.
Mica Galvao controlling his opponent.
Ricardo is desperately trying to improve his position but Mica Galvao has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricardo gets back to half guard.
Mica Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Ricardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Mica Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricardo is refusing to be controlled, as Mica Galvao sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo moves into full guard.
Ricardo has his foot on Mica Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mica Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mica Galvao advances to half guard.
Mica Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mica Galvao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mica Galvao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mica Galvao is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ricardo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mica Galvao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mica Galvao is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
That's four 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.
Mica Galvao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ricardo won't allow Mica Galvao to pass to mount.
Mica Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ricardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rigoberto Ricardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mica Galvao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mica Galvao has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mica Mica Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mica Galvao looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mica Mica Galvao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ricardo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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