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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Galvao's chin.
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144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis moves into range and clinches up with Galvao.
Pettis effectively controlling the action here.
Pettis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galvao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pettis taking a breather.
Pettis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pettis's elbow.
Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Pettis's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis clinches up against the cage.
Galvao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pettis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Galvao's efforts to push away.
Galvao has had enough of the clinch but Pettis keeps him there for the moment.
Pettis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galvao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Galvao tries to land knees in the clinch but Pettis avoids the damage to the body.
Pettis works on Galvao's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pettis presses Galvao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galvao prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galvao trying to land knees to the body.
Pettis gets through Galvao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galvao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis goes for a takedown attempt but Galvao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pettis pushes Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looking for a takedown.
Galvao tries to circle away but Pettis has him pinned against the cage.
Galvao can't break the clinch.
Galvao takes a shot to the head.
Pettis struggles to land a body shot inside as Galvao controls his hands.
Galvao prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pettis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galvao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
Pettis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Galvao up against the cage.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao tries to stall but Pettis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pettis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pettis lands a nice uppercut.
Galvao tries to circle away but Pettis has him pinned against the cage.
Pettis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galvao trying to land knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Galvao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Galvao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pettis.
Pettis is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao tries to break the clinch but Pettis is controlling the position.
Galvao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pettis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Pettis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Galvao just leaning against Pettis, taking a breather.
Pettis misses with a punch to the body.
Pettis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pettis has managed to clinch.
Pettis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galvao is pressed up against the cage. Pettis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galvao down to the mat. Galvao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pettis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galvao misses with a punch to the body.
Galvao is trying to break the clinch but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pettis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
Galvao tries to land knees in the clinch but Pettis avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Pettis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pettis.
Pettis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galvao prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galvao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pettis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galvao.
Galvao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony Pettis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettis has double underhooks.
Galvao is looking to control Pettis's arms but Pettis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galvao has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pettis clinches up with Galvao and pushes him back against the cage.
Pettis wants to break free but Galvao has control.
Pettis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galvao is defending well.
Pettis has Galvao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galvao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galvao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pettis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao wants to break free but Pettis has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao stalling in the clinch but Pettis improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis has Galvao pressed against the cage, preventing Galvao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pettis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galvao tries to circle away but Pettis has him pinned against the cage.
Galvao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pettis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galvao backwards.
Pettis is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pettis can't find room to land a body shot as Galvao controls the action.
Pettis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galvao trying to stall but Pettis improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettis.
Pettis leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis pushes Galvao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but Galvao has him pressed against the cage.
Pettis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pettis.
Pettis is trying to drag Galvao to the mat but Galvao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pettis lands a hook that snaps the head of Galvao backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galvao prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvao's elbow.
Pettis just leaning against Galvao, taking a breather.
Pettis digs a right hand underneath Galvao's ribcage. Galvao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galvao wants to get back to striking at distance but Pettis won't allow it.
Pettis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galvao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pettis 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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