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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerald Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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188 cm
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerald Booth!
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, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Galvao looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Booth lands a head kick. Galvao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Galvao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Booth's guard.
Booth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Booth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Booth dives on top into guard.
Booth wants to stand but Galvao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Booth is looking to work some ground and pound but Galvao has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth is looking to work some ground and pound but Galvao has wrist control.
Booth cracks Galvao with a solid left hand.
Booth with a nice head shot there.
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booth defends it easily.
Booth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvao on the ground.
Galvao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Booth works Galvao's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth forces Galvao back against the cage and clinches.
Booth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Booth fails to pull guard.
Booth lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao.
Galvao has his foot on Booth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Booth works his way back into a safe position though.
Galvao has a closed guard, preventing Booth from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Booth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Booth stands and steps away. Galvao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Galvao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Galvao looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao won't allow Booth to sweep him here.
Booth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galvao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galvao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galvao lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Booth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Galvao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Booth rushes Galvao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Booth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Booth jumps guard but Galvao stands there with Booth around his waist. Booth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Galvao gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Booth regains guard.
Booth trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Booth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Booth is proving hard to escape from.
Galvao won't allow Booth to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galvao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galvao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Booth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Booth rushes Galvao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Booth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galvao walks away with a smile on his face. Booth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galvao gets tackled into the cage by Booth. Booth maintains the clinch.
Booth is trying to pull guard but Galvao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerald Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Booth.
Booth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Booth is trying to pull guard but Galvao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Booth tries to pull guard but Galvao won't allow it.
Galvao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galvao tries to break free but Booth pushes him back against the cage.
Galvao tries to break the clinch but Booth is controlling the position.
Galvao successfully pulls guard.
Booth is looking to work some ground and pound but Galvao has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Booth is controlling him.
Galvao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Booth is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Galvao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andre Galvao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andre Galvao has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Booth shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galvao scores with a takedown into Booth's guard.
Booth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Booth keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Galvao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Booth, up you get!
Booth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Galvao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Booth clinches up with Galvao and pushes him back against the cage.
Booth jumps into guard, dragging Galvao to the mat.
Booth wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Galvao is now in half guard.
Booth punching from the bottom.
Booth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galvao trying to control the action but Booth is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth is trying to get back to full guard.
Galvao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booth keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andre Galvao wasn't active enough on the ground.
Booth gets caught napping as Galvao dives in and scores a takedown. Booth manages to retain guard.
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Booth is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth wants to get back to his feet but Galvao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao slips nicely into half guard.
Galvao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Booth!
Booth wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is cranking Booth's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Booth! He's tightened the choke and Booth is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Galvao!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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