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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Game Time Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smooth Operator. Jones is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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255 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Game Time Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Galvao.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Galvao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is working for takedown but Galvao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galvao manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galvao tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a double leg but Galvao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galvao continues to drive forward.
Galvao is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galvao avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galvao counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense.
Andre Galvao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Galvao unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galvao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Galvao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones prevents Galvao from breaking the clinch.
Galvao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galvao is pressed up against the cage. Jones 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Galvao stuffs the takedown.
Galvao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galvao is looking for the big counter here.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Galvao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galvao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galvao defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
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.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galvao avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Galvao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Galvao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Galvao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones darts in and clinches Galvao up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Galvao wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.
Galvao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones backing away here, and Galvao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Galvao sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Galvao throws a counter combo.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Galvao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Galvao tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galvao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Game Time Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones tries for a takedown but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galvao stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Galvao but Galvao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Galvao, which made it look bad.
As Jones backs off Galvao throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Galvao sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Galvao unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andre Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Galvao sprawls well. Galvao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
As Jones backs off Galvao throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galvao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galvao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Galvao is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galvao has his back to the cage.
Galvao tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Galvao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvao is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galvao prevents it.
Galvao tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Galvao lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Galvao taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galvao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Galvao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Galvao's efforts to push away.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Galvao missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is pressed up against the cage. Jones 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.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Galvao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galvao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galvao tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galvao to the ground. Galvao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Galvao sprawls well. Galvao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Galvao tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galvao counters with a two punch combo.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dives in and grabs Galvao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galvao pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Galvao throws a counter combo.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galvao pinned against the cage. Galvao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galvao flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Jones goes for a double leg but Galvao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galvao continues to drive forward.
Galvao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones shoots and misses
and Galvao counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galvao circles away.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Galvao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galvao throws a counter combo.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Galvao tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galvao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galvao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Galvao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Game Time Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao can't break the clinch.
Andre Galvao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galvao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Galvao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galvao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 44:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Galvao!
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