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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arnulfo Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiroi Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroi Raven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnulfo Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shiroi Raven!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galloway as he avoids it easily.
Raven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Raven tries to get set, Galloway tries to push him back and clinch up but Raven manages to avoid the attempt.
Raven throws a head kick but Galloway moves out of range.
Galloway attempts a counter takedown but Raven avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raven is defended easily by Galloway.
Arnulfo Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiroi Raven.
Raven shoots in but Galloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raven.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven clinches.
Raven decides to pull guard.
Galloway won't allow Raven to sweep him here.
Raven working a defensive guard but Galloway manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galloway working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galloway in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Raven but he's now mounted!
Galloway prevents Raven from getting the reversal.
Raven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raven is desperately trying to improve his position but Galloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Galloway lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Raven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galloway avoids the attempt from Raven to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Galloway lands a couple of good shots and Raven has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Raven covering up well and avoiding damage.
Raven is trying to break free.
Raven is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Galloway is hanging on to Raven's back as he tries to escape.
Raven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galloway. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Raven looks winded!
Raven is trying to get back to his feet but Galloway has full control of the position and if anything, Raven has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Raven defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Galloway's arms.
Galloway looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven can't escape the position.
Raven is trying to get back to his feet but Galloway has full control of the position and if anything, Raven has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Galloway wants to control but Raven is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnulfo Galloway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raven.
Raven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galloway tries to avoid it but Raven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galloway to the ground. Galloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Galloway checks a leg kick.
Galloway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raven looks for a takedown but Galloway sprawls well.
Arnulfo Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiroi Raven.
Raven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galloway avoids it really well and circles away.
Raven is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven shoots in looking for a takedown. Galloway tries to sprawl out of it but Raven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galloway thinks about countering with a head kick.
Galloway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raven can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Galloway.
Raven feints the counter takedown.
Raven does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Galloway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Galloway closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway is trying to work for a kimura but Raven is defending well.
Raven looking for subs from the bottom but Galloway mounts him!
Galloway lands a nice shot to the head.
Raven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galloway misses with a head shot.
Galloway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raven really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arnulfo Galloway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway lands a big elbow.
Raven tries to lock up and control but Galloway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raven is looking to get to half guard.
Galloway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A nice elbow there by Galloway.
Raven is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Galloway misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway landing strikes, looking to finish!
Galloway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raven is looking to escape.
Raven holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Galloway tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Galloway jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Raven is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Raven and Galloway has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven is not content to let Galloway control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnulfo Galloway dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Raven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Galloway. Galloway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Galloway blocks the body kick.
Raven misses with a body kick.
Galloway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raven has Galloway up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galloway has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raven uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Galloway stopping the sweep attempt from Raven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven is trying to keep Galloway in close.
Galloway trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Galloway is now in half guard.
Raven is controlling Galloway's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Galloway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raven wants to control but Galloway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raven has hold of Galloway's hands but Galloway slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raven looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galloway lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Galloway tries to stand but Raven is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Galloway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raven has Galloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Raven can't get the takedown.
Raven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galloway gets tackled into the cage by Raven. Raven maintains the clinch.
Raven is stalling here.
Galloway is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raven is defending well.
Galloway has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raven uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raven advances position into side control!
Galloway is trying to control Raven's posture but Raven avoids it.
Galloway misses with a strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven trying to control the position but Galloway is working away.
Shiroi Raven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnulfo Galloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Galloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Arnulfo Galloway.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Galloway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnulfo Galloway!
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energy
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RATING
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