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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Stauning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Galocinza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thorvald Stauning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Galocinza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galocinza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Galocinza jumps guard but Stauning stands there with Galocinza around his waist. Galocinza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stauning throws a head punch that misses.
Stauning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galocinza is trying to force a seperation but Stauning has the dominant position.
Galocinza can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Galocinza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galocinza is trying to break the clinch but Stauning has him pressed against the cage.
Stauning is pressed up against the cage. Galocinza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stauning down to the mat. Stauning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thorvald Stauning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Galocinza.
Stauning avoids the head kick by Galocinza.
Galocinza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galocinza wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Galocinza with that takedown attempt.
Galocinza fails with a takedown attempt.
Galocinza is looking to clinch but Stauning is avoiding it.
Stauning throws a front kick aimed at Galocinza's knee but Galocinza avoids it well.
Galocinza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stauning.
Galocinza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Galocinza avoids the body shot from Stauning.
Galocinza closes the distance and clinches.
Stauning stops a takedown attempt from Galocinza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galocinza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stauning lands an uppercut.
Galocinza wants to break free but Stauning has control.
Stauning misses with a punch to the body.
Stauning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galocinza tries to score a body lock takedown but Stauning shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stauning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stauning tries to throw a body punch but Galocinza avoids it by throwing Stauning back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stauning as Galocinza tries to tie him up.
Stauning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stauning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stauning has a couple of punches blocked by Galocinza.
A frustrated look appears on Galocinza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stauning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galocinza's elbow.
Galocinza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stauning tries to throw a body punch but Galocinza avoids it by throwing Stauning back against the cage.
Stauning tries to work over Galocinza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galocinza tries to circle away but Stauning has him pinned against the cage.
Galocinza fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Stauning.
Stauning misses with a body punch.
Stauning throws a punch but it's blocked by Galocinza.
The referee is keeping an eye on Galocinza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stauning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galocinza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galocinza prevents a body shot from Stauning.
Galocinza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galocinza avoiding damage as Stauning throws knees to the body.
Galocinza blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stauning.
Galocinza taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Stauning.
Stauning lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galocinza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stauning lands with a short shot to the head.
Galocinza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stauning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stauning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galocinza's elbow.
Stauning tries to throw a body punch but Galocinza avoids it by throwing Stauning back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galocinza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stauning struggles to land a body shot inside as Galocinza controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Stauning as the two fighters clinch.
Galocinza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorvald Stauning dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galocinza shoots in and drives through. Stauning sprawls well.
A head kick by Galocinza misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stauning.
Galocinza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stauning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galocinza somewhat.
Stauning throws a sloppy head kick and Galocinza moves out of range easily.
Galocinza tries to clinch but Stauning moves out of range.
Galocinza tries to clinch up
and Stauning counters with a big head kick but Galocinza shrugs it off.
Stauning misses with a body kick.
Stauning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galocinza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galocinza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galocinza looks for a takedown but Stauning sprawls well.
Thorvald Stauning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Galocinza.
Stauning throws a quick inside leg kick.
Galocinza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stauning.
Galocinza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galocinza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Galocinza is looking to clinch.
Ricardo Galocinza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galocinza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Galocinza.
Thorvald Stauning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galocinza looks to land a body kick but Stauning moved away.
Stauning missing with a left hand there. Galocinza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Galocinza is rocked!
Galocinza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galocinza is still on wobbly legs! Can Stauning finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galocinza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stauning.
Galocinza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galocinza showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stauning keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stauning is pressing down on Galocinza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stauning wants to sweep here but Galocinza controlling him for the moment.
Galocinza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galocinza seems to have recovered his senses.
Stauning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stauning managing to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galocinza closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galocinza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stauning just stands there and leans against the cage.
Galocinza breaks from the clinch.
Ricardo Galocinza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stauning stuffs the takedown.
Galocinza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stauning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stauning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galocinza tries to close the distance and clinch but Stauning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stauning slips a jab and a cross from Galocinza.
Galocinza shoots for a double leg takedown but Stauning sprawls well. He's pushed Galocinza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stauning looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Galocinza misses with a head kick.
Stauning takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Galocinza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stauning goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stauning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorvald Stauning dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stauning is looking to land body kicks.
Stauning misses with an uppercut.
Galocinza digs a good hook to Stauning's body.
Stauning lands a head kick!
Stauning blocks the body kick.
Galocinza tries to clinch but Stauning is having none of it.
Galocinza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stauning swivels and escapes.
Stauning misses with a head kick.
Galocinza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Galocinza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galocinza cracks a nice hook into Stauning's ribs.
Galocinza has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galocinza misses with a takedown attempt - Stauning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorvald Stauning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Galocinza.
Stauning scores with a jab to the jaw.
Galocinza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stauning sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stauning misses the shot to the body.
Stauning misses with an uppercut.
Galocinza shoots for a takedown but Stauning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stauning lands a nice looking kick to the body. Galocinza takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stauning.
Galocinza tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stauning finds it's way round the side to connect with Galocinza's head.
Galocinza avoids the body shot from Stauning.
Stauning misses the body punch
and Galocinza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galocinza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stauning throws a head kick but Galocinza moves out of range.
Galocinza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stauning thumps Galocinza with a low kick.
Galocinza moves out of range of the body kick.
Galocinza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stauning lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stauning feints and then cracks Galocinza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galocinza down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stauning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stauning throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Galocinza tries to clinch there but Stauning circles away.
Stauning swats away the attempt to clinch by Galocinza.
Thorvald Stauning is winning the standup battle so far.
Galocinza checks a leg kick nicely.
Thorvald Stauning is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galocinza throws a low kick but Stauning avoids it.
Galocinza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Stauning.
Stauning lands with a shot to the body.
Stauning throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Galocinza's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza closes the distance and clinches.
Galocinza stalling the fight.
Stauning tries a body shot but Galocinza blocks it.
Galocinza working hard to break the clinch.
Stauning scores with a shot to the side of Galocinza's head.
Stauning misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stauning.
Galocinza can't break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stauning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galocinza takes a shot to the head.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricardo Galocinza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stauning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorvald Stauning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stauning 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorvald Stauning!
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