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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Galacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Catapang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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170 cm
24
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Galacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Catapang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galacio shoots in for a double leg but Catapang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galacio looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Catapang rushes Galacio and presses him up against the cage.
Catapang looking to stall.
Catapang tries to circle away but Galacio has him pinned against the cage.
Galacio tries for a takedown but Catapang manages to get underhooks.
Catapang tries to pull guard but Galacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Catapang drops back down to his feet.
Catapang wants to get back to striking at distance but Galacio won't allow it.
Catapang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Galacio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Catapang drives through and clinches with Galacio against the cage.
Galacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Catapang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Catapang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Catapang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catapang has his foot on Galacio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galacio works his way back into a safe position though.
Catapang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Catapang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catapang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galacio defends well.
Catapang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galacio defends well.
Catapang trying to strike off his back.
Catapang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galacio defends it easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Galacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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.
Catapang pulls Galacio into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catapang looking for a guillotine here but Galacio defends easily.
Catapang looking for a guillotine here but Galacio defends easily.
Catapang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galacio stands and steps away. Catapang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Galacio throws a push kick but Catapang slaps the foot to one side.
Catapang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galacio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Catapang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Catapang pulls Galacio into guard.
Catapang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Galacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Catapang has wrist control.
Galacio looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catapang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galacio defends it easily.
Galacio is looking to stand up but Catapang won't let him.
Galacio is pushing down on Catapang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Catapang is fighting to maintain full guard but Galacio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galacio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Catapang looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galacio is just content to waste time from the top position. Catapang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Catapang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Galacio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Catapang. That did some damage!
Catapang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Catapang showed some decent athleticism there.
Catapang decides to return to a standing position.
A thudding body kick lands there by Catapang!
Catapang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Galacio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Catapang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galacio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Galacio taking punishment in the form of punches.
Catapang stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galacio fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galacio misses with a few strikes there.
Catapang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Catapang stops Galacio from getting back to his feet.
Catapang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galacio wants to get back to his feet.
Catapang stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Galacio to get to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Catapang.
Catapang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Catapang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catapang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galacio's half guard.
Catapang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Catapang working over Galacio with some ground and pound. Galacio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Galacio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Galacio is trying to maintain the position but Catapang is very close to passing his half guard.
Galacio missing with punches from the bottom.
Galacio wants to improve his position but Catapang is controlling well.
Jay Catapang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Catapang tries to pass to full mount but Galacio defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galacio gets full guard.
Catapang is in close to Galacio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Catapang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Catapang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galacio's half guard.
Galacio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galacio tries to get out of the position.
Catapang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galacio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Catapang there.
Galacio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galacio.
Galacio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Catapang circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galacio wants to clinch up but Catapang keeps it at a distance.
Catapang clinches but Galacio breaks the clinch
and Galacio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Catapang's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galacio tries to stand but Catapang is controlling from the bottom.
Galacio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Catapang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galacio postures up and lands a big shot to Catapang's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galacio trying to control but Catapang is working from the bottom.
Catapang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Catapang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Galacio tries for a takedown but Catapang circles away easily
and Catapang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Galacio's guard now.
Catapang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Catapang stands up and waves to Galacio to follow him.
Galacio misses with a double jab.
Galacio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Catapang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galacio misses with a body punch
and Catapang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catapang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galacio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catapang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galacio wants to stand up but Catapang is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Catapang wanted to stand there but Galacio had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galacio working a defensive guard here.
Catapang slips nicely into half guard.
Catapang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Galacio controls his leg.
Galacio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Galacio fails with the takedown
and Catapang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Galacio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galacio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Catapang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galacio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Catapang takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catapang throws a head kick that misses.
Catapang throws a head kick that Galacio semi-blocks.
Galacio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Catapang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Galacio's guard now.
Catapang with a nice head shot there.
Galacio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Catapang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galacio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catapang is one step ahead there.
Galacio is working hard here to advance position.
Catapang is in close to Galacio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Catapang stands and steps away. Galacio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Catapang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Catapang showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galacio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Catapang prevents Galacio from standing back up.
Galacio is looking to improve his position.
Catapang escapes and gets back to his feet.
Catapang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Catapang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galacio dives on top into guard.
Galacio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Catapang's guard.
Galacio controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catapang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Catapang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Catapang won't allow Galacio to pass to mount.
Galacio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Catapang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Catapang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catapang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Galacio passes into side control!
Phillip Galacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Catapang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galacio lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Catapang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Catapang 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Catapang!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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