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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isac Chaves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Galocinza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isac Chaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Galocinza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galocinza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galocinza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chaves's efforts to push away.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galocinza slips a jab and a cross from Chaves.
Chaves misses with a wild combination.
Galocinza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Galocinza misses.
Chaves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galocinza moves into the clinch.
Galocinza keeps control of Chaves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galocinza is working Chaves over against the cage.
Chaves is trying to break the clinch but Galocinza is controlling him.
Chaves tries to break the clinch but Galocinza is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Galocinza.
Galocinza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chaves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Galocinza controlling the action here for a moment.
Galocinza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chaves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Galocinza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chaves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chaves throws a nice looking combination but Galocinza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaves throws a combination that misses
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galocinza.
A frustrated look appears on Chaves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Galocinza has Chaves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chaves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Isac Chaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Galocinza.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galocinza moves out of range of the strikes.
Galocinza fails with a takedown attempt.
Chaves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chaves tries to keep at a distance but Galocinza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaves tries to break the clinch but Galocinza is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Chaves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Galocinza is struggling to control the position.
Chaves is trying to break the clinch but Galocinza has him pressed against the cage.
Galocinza goes for a takedown attempt but Chaves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Galocinza scores with a jab to the body.
Galocinza has managed to clinch.
Chaves can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaves misses with a jab to the body
and Galocinza counters with a straight right hand.
Galocinza closes the distance and clinches.
Chaves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galocinza misses with a knee to the head.
Chaves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galocinza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galocinza closes the distance and clinches.
Chaves tries to break free but Galocinza pushes him back against the cage.
Chaves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galocinza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaves backwards.
Chaves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chaves can't break the clinch.
Galocinza effectively controlling the action here.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaves misses the target.
A punch combination from Chaves misses.
Chaves is breathing heavily.
Galocinza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chaves throws a big shot that misses.
Galocinza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galocinza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chaves wants to get back to striking at distance but Galocinza won't allow it.
Galocinza manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza has managed to clinch.
Galocinza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chaves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chaves being controlled against the cage.
Chaves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Galocinza lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Galocinza.
Galocinza manages to pull guard.
Chaves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galocinza is keeping the position for now.
Galocinza is trying to keep Chaves in close.
Galocinza has his feet on Chaves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chaves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chaves misses with a few strikes there.
Galocinza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galocinza's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Galocinza duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza pushes Chaves up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galocinza has him pressed against the cage.
Galocinza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Galocinza turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Galocinza manages to end up in side control.
Galocinza is staying tight to Chaves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Galocinza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chaves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Galocinza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Galocinza decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galocinza clinches.
Galocinza lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Galocinza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chaves thows a body shot but no joy.
Chaves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaves wants it to stay on the feet.
Galocinza throws a right hand that Chaves ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaves also avoids with ease.
Galocinza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Galocinza.
Galocinza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Galocinza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galocinza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Galocinza clinches up with Chaves and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chaves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Galocinza breaks from the clinch.
Chaves throws a combination that misses
and Galocinza counters with a nice uppercut.
Galocinza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaves is fending him off so far but Galocinza persists. Nope, Chaves circles away and we're back to standing.
Galocinza misses with a low kick as Chaves jumps back.
Galocinza forces Chaves back against the cage and clinches.
Galocinza wants a takedown.
Isac Chaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Galocinza.
Chaves being controlled against the cage.
Chaves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galocinza has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galocinza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chaves smiles and moves away.
Galocinza throws a right and a left that Chaves avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Galocinza counters with a one-two to the body.
Galocinza forces Chaves back against the cage and clinches.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Galocinza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaves misses with a double jab
and Galocinza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Isac Chaves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaves misses with a few strikes there.
Galocinza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Chaves. No joy for Galocinza on that attempt.
Galocinza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chaves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galocinza.
Galocinza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaves tries to avoid it but Galocinza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaves to the ground. Chaves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Isac Chaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaves misses with a double jab
and Galocinza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Galocinza.
Galocinza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Galocinza stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Chaves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galocinza has him pressed against the cage.
Galocinza tries to score a body lock takedown but Chaves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chaves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chaves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galocinza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galocinza controlling the action here for a moment.
Chaves tries to break free but Galocinza pushes him back against the cage.
Chaves wants to break free but Galocinza has control.
Galocinza has Chaves pressed against the cage, preventing Chaves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Galocinza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chaves is trying to break the clinch but Galocinza has him pressed against the cage.
Galocinza keeps control of Chaves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galocinza slows down the pace here.
Galocinza receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chaves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chaves is trying to break free.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galocinza gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chaves regains guard.
Chaves keeping moving, preventing Galocinza from controlling successfully.
Chaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galocinza is one step ahead there.
Galocinza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galocinza is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaves keeping moving, preventing Galocinza from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Galocinza.
Chaves misses with a series of wild punches.
Galocinza tries to land a front kick but Chaves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Galocinza gets a clinch.
Galocinza jumps guard.
Chaves preventing the sweep.
Chaves wants to pass the guard but Galocinza is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Galocinza 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Galocinza throws a one two combo.
Chaves lands a lovely overhand right.
Chaves throws a combination that misses
and Galocinza counters by clinching up.
Chaves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chaves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chaves is trying to break the clinch but Galocinza is controlling him.
Chaves tries to circle away but Galocinza has him pinned against the cage.
Chaves prevents a takedown attempt there.
Galocinza breaks from the clinch.
Chaves throws a series of punches but Galocinza moves out of range.
Galocinza has managed to clinch.
Galocinza leaning against his opponent.
Galocinza continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chaves is trying to break the clinch but Galocinza has him pressed against the cage.
Galocinza keeps control of Chaves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galocinza breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaves misses with a shot to the body
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galocinza moves into the clinch.
Galocinza breaks from the clinch.
Galocinza's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Galocinza duly obliges.
Galocinza forces Chaves back against the cage and clinches.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galocinza drives through and clinches with Chaves against the cage.
Galocinza slows down the pace here.
Galocinza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chaves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galocinza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chaves postures up.
Chaves advances to half guard.
Galocinza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galocinza has one foot on Chaves's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chaves throws a combination that misses
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galocinza.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Isac Chaves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chaves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galocinza leaning against his opponent.
Galocinza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galocinza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaves blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chaves wants to get back to striking at distance but Galocinza won't allow it.
Galocinza stalls.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Galocinza keeps Chaves at a distance using the push kick.
Galocinza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chaves, pushing him back against the cage.
Galocinza tries to score a body lock takedown but Chaves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Isac Chaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Galocinza.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galocinza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galocinza looks to land a combination. Chaves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Galocinza instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaves is looking to break free of the clinch but Galocinza has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaves is looking to break free of the clinch but Galocinza has double underhooks.
Galocinza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaves is looking to wear down Galocinza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Galocinza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chaves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Galocinza looks to land a combination. Chaves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chaves misses with a double jab
and Galocinza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galocinza takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaves is trying to break the clinch but Galocinza is controlling him.
Galocinza tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galocinza.
Galocinza keeps control of Chaves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricardo Galocinza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Galocinza slowing the pace effectively.
Galocinza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galocinza.
Chaves throws a combination that misses
and Galocinza counters with a one-two to the body.
Isac Chaves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galocinza instigates a clinch.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Chaves tries to keep at a distance but Galocinza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galocinza keeps control of Chaves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galocinza manages to break the clinch.
Chaves tries to keep at a distance but Galocinza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galocinza just leaning against Chaves, taking a breather.
Chaves wants to break free but Galocinza has control.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galocinza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chaves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galocinza.
Galocinza shoots in for a takedown but Chaves shows good takedown defense.
Galocinza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Galocinza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galocinza keeps control of Chaves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chaves dodges an elbow strike from Galocinza.
Galocinza manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galocinza fails with the takedown.
Galocinza misses with a head kick.
Ricardo Galocinza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galocinza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Galocinza clinches up with Chaves and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Galocinza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galocinza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Ricardo Galocinza!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Ricardo Galocinza!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Ricardo Galocinza!
Ricardo Galocinza wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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