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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davi Nanini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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194 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Nanini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao feints and as Nanini raises his hands in defense, Galvao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galvao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nanini working for a triangle but Galvao defends it easily.
Galvao postures up.
Nanini looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Galvao content to stall in guard here.
Nanini controls Galvao momentarily but Galvao frees himself.
Nanini managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galvao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nanini had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Galvao is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nanini Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Galvao's back instead.
Galvao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nanini's guard. Nice work there by Galvao.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanini had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Galvao is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nanini Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Galvao's back instead.
Galvao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nanini's guard. Nice work there by Galvao.
Galvao cracks Nanini with a solid left hand.
Galvao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nanini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is working Nanini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nanini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nanini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvao cracks Nanini with a solid left hand.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao is working Nanini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galvao lands a couple of elbows.
Galvao trying to control but Nanini is working from the bottom.
Nanini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galvao stands up over Nanini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Galvao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nanini looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Nanini is breathing heavily.
Nanini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nanini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galvao throwing strikes from guard but Nanini blocks nicely.
Galvao works over Nanini with some ground and pound from guard.
Galvao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Galvao trying to control but Nanini is working from the bottom.
Galvao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galvao postures up.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Nanini keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nanini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanini.
Galvao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galvao lands an elbow.
Galvao wants to control but Nanini is keeping him busy.
Galvao working the head with strikes.
Galvao lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nanini down.
Nanini struggling a bit here.
Galvao is chipping away with strikes.
Nanini is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
Galvao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao dominated that round.
That's time! Nanini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nanini misses with a head kick.
Galvao feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Galvao postures up.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Nanini keeps moving.
Galvao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nanini trying to keep a closed guard but Galvao is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galvao throwing strikes but missing.
Nanini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nanini tries a head kick but it misses.
Galvao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nanini circles away.
Davi Nanini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nanini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Nanini.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Galvao.
Galvao remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nanini can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao controlling the position.
Galvao scoring with punches and elbows.
Nanini is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
Nanini gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control from half guard but Nanini is working away.
Galvao working the head and body with strikes.
Galvao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nanini is trying to control but can't.
Nanini is staying active underneath Galvao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nanini throws a head kick that Galvao semi-blocks.
Galvao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nanini throws a head kick that misses.
Galvao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galvao lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nanini keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
Nanini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nanini keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
Galvao thows a big elbow that misses.
Galvao working some strikes from top position.
Nanini had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Galvao is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nanini Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Galvao's back instead.
Galvao trying to control the position but Nanini manages to sink in the hooks.
Galvao is in bad spot here.
Andre Galvao has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galvao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nanini patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nanini is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galvao is defending well though. Nanini let's go of the attempt for now.
Galvao wants to control his opponent's hands but Nanini gets his hands free.
Galvao turns into Nanini and is now in his guard.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nanini manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nanini looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davi Nanini 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Nanini.
Galvao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nanini's guard.
Galvao trying to control but Nanini is working from the bottom.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nanini trying to control the position.
Galvao looking to pass the guard.
Galvao is looking to work some ground and pound but Nanini has wrist control.
Galvao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nanini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nanini is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Nanini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galvao has picked Nanini up and slammed him! Nanini can't keep hold of the triangle and Galvao manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nanini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nanini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nanini.
Nanini is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Nanini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nanini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nanini is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Galvao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nanini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanini prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Nanini trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Nanini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nanini is working for a guillotine from mount but Galvao frees his head quite easily.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nanini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanini working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nanini has control of Galvao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galvao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Nanini working for a guillotine from mount but Galvao is in no mood to give up.
Nanini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galvao wants to hold on but Nanini pushes him away.
Nanini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Galvao has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nanini tries to control but Galvao wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Nanini has a good base and remains in mount.
Nanini wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Nanini is really struggling to control Galvao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nanini moves to back control.
Nanini has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Galvao is in real trouble here. Nanini gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Galvao is tapping out! Nanini wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davi Nanini!
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energy
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RATING
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