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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianni Visnadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati comes to the cage accompanied by Anarchy in the UK. The crowd seem to be enjoying Visnadi's choice of entrance music: Blind by Korn. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianni Visnadi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visnadi misses with a wild body shot.
Visnadi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Galati is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Visnadi scores with a takedown into Galati's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Galati throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Visnadi wants to control from the top but Galati keeps moving.
Galati trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Galati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Visnadi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Visnadi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Visnadi tries to free his leg and advance position but Galati is retaining full guard.
Visnadi won't allow Galati to sweep him here.
Galati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Visnadi wants to control from the top but Galati keeps moving.
Galati is pulling down on Visnadi's head. It's preventing any offense from Visnadi, at least for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Visnadi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnadi lands with a hook. Galati tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galati throws a combination that misses
and Visnadi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Galati.
Visnadi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Galati flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Visnadi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Visnadi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Visnadi prevents Galati from standing back up.
Galati wants to improve his position but Visnadi is controlling well.
Visnadi wants to control but Galati is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galati is trying to stand up here but Visnadi is controlling him well.
Galati taking some punishment here, with Visnadi in his half guard.
Galati is looking to improve his position.
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!
Visnadi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Visnadi prevents Galati from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Visnadi blocks the strikes from Galati.
Galati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Galati has hold of Visnadi's hands but Visnadi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Visnadi wants to control but Galati is keeping him busy.
Visnadi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galati has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galati actively working from the bottom here.
Visnadi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Visnadi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Visnadi seems to be working for a kimura but Galati defends the submission attempt.
Galati keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Galati trying to control from the bottom.
Visnadi lands strikes from half guard.
Visnadi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galati is just riding it out for now. Visnadi eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi is trying to work for a kimura but Galati is defending well.
Visnadi trying to control the action but Galati is working from the bottom.
Visnadi decides to return to a standing position.
Galati throws an overhand right that lands on Visnadi's shoulder, as Visnadi tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Galati does no damage.
Galati stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Galati wants it to stay on the feet.
Visnadi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Visnadi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Visnadi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Galati. That snapped Visnadi's head back.
Visnadi throws a nice head kick!
Visnadi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Galati shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Galati throws a big right hand that misses.
Visnadi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galati defends it easily.
Visnadi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galati has picked Visnadi up and slammed him! Visnadi can't keep hold of the triangle and Galati manages to pass to side control!
Galati looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galati has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visnadi defending well as Galati loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnadi shoots in looking for a takedown. Galati tries to sprawl out of it but Visnadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galati manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Visnadi misses with a two punch combination.
Visnadi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galati takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Visnadi tries to close the distance and clinch but Galati swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Visnadi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galati tries to bum rush Visnadi with a series of wild strikes but Visnadi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galati misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galati tests Visnadi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Visnadi throws a head kick that misses.
Visnadi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galati's waist but Galati gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Visnadi off to one side.
Pavel Galati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Visnadi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galati tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Visnadi is in Galati's guard.
Visnadi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gianni Visnadi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Visnadi trying to control but Galati is working from the bottom.
Visnadi won't allow Galati to sweep him here.
Galati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Visnadi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Visnadi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visnadi is looking to work some ground and pound but Galati has wrist control.
Visnadi trying to control the position from guard on top but Galati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galati controls Visnadi momentarily but Visnadi frees himself.
Galati keeping full guard, as Visnadi tries to pass.
Visnadi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Visnadi dives in and grabs Galati's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galati pushes down on Visnadi's head and hops out.
Galati blocks a low kick nicely.
Visnadi takes a swing at Galati's ribcage but misses.
Visnadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galati takes a swing at Visnadi's ribcage but misses.
Visnadi drives through and clinches with Galati against the cage.
Visnadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavel Galati is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galati swinging wildly here.
Galati throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Visnadi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galati leaves Visnadi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Visnadi.
Galati avoids the head kick by Visnadi.
Galati throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gianni Visnadi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Visnadi dodges the punch combination from Galati.
Galati throws a right and a left that Visnadi avoids nicely.
Galati looks to throw the jab but Visnadi is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Visnadi lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visnadi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Visnadi has Galati up against the cage in a clinch.
Visnadi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galati walks away with a smile on his face. Visnadi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Visnadi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Visnadi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galati defends it nicely.
Visnadi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galati dives in and scores a takedown into Visnadi's guard.
Visnadi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Visnadi controls Galati momentarily but Galati frees himself.
Galati is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Visnadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Visnadi is trying to control the position but Galati postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnadi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Galati haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pavel Galati wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Visnadi tries a head kick but it misses.
Visnadi tries to close the distance and clinch but Galati swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galati lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Galati drives through with a takedown into Visnadi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Visnadi keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully.
Visnadi looking for a guillotine here but Galati defends easily.
Visnadi keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galati doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galati manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Visnadi's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Galati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Visnadi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visnadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Visnadi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Visnadi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Visnadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galati trying to control but Visnadi is working from the bottom.
Galati gets to his feet. Visnadi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galati throws a right hand that Visnadi ducks under and follows up with a left that Visnadi also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Visnadi.
Pavel Galati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Galati.
A head kick from Visnadi lands but Galati takes it in his stride.
Visnadi looks to land a body kick but Galati moved away.
Gianni Visnadi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Visnadi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galati.
Galati tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Visnadi is able to avoid easily.
Visnadi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi shoots in for a takedown but Galati shows good takedown defense.
Visnadi tries to bum rush Galati with a series of wild strikes but Galati uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galati tries to clinch up but Visnadi circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Galati misses the target.
Galati throws a chopping leg kick but Visnadi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Visnadi tries a head kick but it misses.
Galati misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Visnadi misses its intended target.
Galati takes a kick to the side of the head.
Visnadi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Visnadi lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galati has his foot on Visnadi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Visnadi works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pavel Galati.
Well Visnadi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Visnadi!
Gianni Visnadi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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