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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Galbraith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galbraith's entrance music is Bodies. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Galbraith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Builder throws a right and a left that Galbraith avoids nicely.
Builder tries to keep at a distance but Galbraith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galbraith manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Galbraith.
It looks like Bob Builder has been cut.
Builder misses with a wild combination.
Galbraith closes the distance and pushes Builder back into the cage.
Galbraith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Builder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Builder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bob Builder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Builder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galbraith gets a clinch.
Galbraith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galbraith forces Builder back against the cage and clinches.
Galbraith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galbraith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Galbraith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Builder keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galbraith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Builder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Galbraith decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Galbraith lands with a cross.
Builder misses with a series of wild punches.
Builder looks gassed!
Galbraith closes the distance and clinches.
Galbraith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galbraith lands a jab-cross combination.
Galbraith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Builder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Galbraith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galbraith moves into range and clinches up with Builder.
Galbraith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galbraith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Builder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galbraith rushes Builder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galbraith pulls Builder into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Builder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galbraith's guard.
Galbraith lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Builder wanted to stand there but Galbraith had control of the position.
Galbraith wriggles free and stands up.
Galbraith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galbraith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galbraith breaks the clinch.
Galbraith rushes Builder and presses him up against the cage.
Galbraith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Builder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galbraith pushes Builder off and scrambles back to his feet.
Galbraith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galbraith lands a head kick!
Galbraith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Builder pinned against the cage. Builder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galbraith moves into range and clinches up with Builder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Galbraith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Builder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Builder throws a right and a left that Galbraith avoids nicely.
Builder misses with a double jab
and Galbraith moves into the clinch.
Galbraith manages to pull guard.
Galbraith has a closed guard, preventing Builder from standing up.
Galbraith pushes Builder off and scrambles back to his feet.
John Galbraith is winning the standup battle so far.
Galbraith lands a two punch combo.
Galbraith scores a takedown into full mount!
Galbraith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galbraith dominating with strikes here.
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 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.
Galbraith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Galbraith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galbraith unloading with bombs!
Galbraith landing strikes from the mount and Builder is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Builder is in a horrible position here. Galbraith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Galbraith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Builder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Galbraith throws a right hand that Builder ducks under and follows up with a left that Builder also avoids with ease.
Builder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galbraith counters by moving into the clinch.
Galbraith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galbraith lands a jab to Builder's midsection.
Galbraith has closed the distance and engaged Builder in a clinch.
Galbraith jumps guard and drags Builder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Builder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galbraith is proving hard to escape from.
Galbraith with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Builder can't handle though.
Builder wanted to stand there but Galbraith had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galbraith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Builder is trying to stand.
Bob Builder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Galbraith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two 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.
Galbraith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Galbraith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Galbraith.
Galbraith moves into range and clinches up with Builder.
Galbraith scores a nice knee to the body.
Galbraith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Builder throws a combination that misses
and Galbraith counters with a head kick. That will keep Builder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Builder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galbraith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Galbraith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Builder can do to turn this around?
Galbraith stands up and beckons Builder to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galbraith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Galbraith scores with a four punch combination!
Builder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Builder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galbraith counters with a one-two to the body.
Builder throws a nice looking combination but Galbraith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Builder misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galbraith drives through and clinches with Builder against the cage.
Galbraith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galbraith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Builder tries to keep at a distance but Galbraith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galbraith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galbraith lands a head kick!
Galbraith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Builder looks to land a combination but Galbraith avoids it well.
Galbraith throws a series of strikes that have Builder backpedaling.
John Galbraith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galbraith scores with a one two! Builder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Galbraith looks to land a combination but Builder avoids it well.
Builder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galbraith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Galbraith throws a head kick that half lands.
Builder misses with a combination
and Galbraith counters with a two punch combo.
Galbraith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galbraith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Builder smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galbraith instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Galbraith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galbraith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Galbraith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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