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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Anarchy in the UK. Pavel Galati has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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149 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galati wants to clinch up but Lannister keeps it at a distance.
Lannister with the counter takedown but Galati avoids it easily.
Galati wants to clinch.
Galati closes the distance and pushes Lannister back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
Galati gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister is trying to drag Galati to the mat but Galati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lannister has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Galati after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galati lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister is working for takedown but Galati is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pavel Galati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister blocks an uppercut.
Galati misses with a body punch.
Galati manages to break the clinch.
Galati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lannister drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galati defends it well.
Lannister slips a jab and a cross from Galati.
Lannister feints the counter takedown.
Galati wants to clinch.
Galati gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galati escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galati throws a combination. Lannister tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Galati tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lannister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lannister changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Galati moves into range and clinches up with Lannister.
Galati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galati forces Lannister back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister can't get the takedown.
Lannister tries for a takedown. No joy.
Galati scores with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Galati.
Lannister works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lannister has gone for a leg lock! Galati slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lannister's guard.
Lannister 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galati defends well.
Lannister is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lannister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galati is one step ahead there.
Lannister is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Galati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lannister is keeping the position for now.
Galati scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galati is one step ahead there.
Lannister has his foot on Galati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galati works his way back into a safe position though.
Galati trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Lannister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lannister has his foot on Galati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galati works his way back into a safe position though.
Lannister looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Galati passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galati trying to control the action but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Lannister gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Galati dominated that round.
That's time! Galati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Galati clinches up against the cage.
Lannister blocks an elbow strike.
Galati prevents the takedown attempt.
Lannister blocking some punches.
Galati manages to break the clinch.
Lannister circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Lannister tries to counter it with a takedown but Galati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galati tries to clinch up.
Lannister is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Galati rushes Lannister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Galati just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lannister's brow.
Galati stalls.
Galati softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galati misses with some punches.
Galati breaks the clinch.
Pavel Galati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galati moves into the clinch.
Galati lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Galati.
Lannister blocking some punches.
Galati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Galati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lannister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lannister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galati tries to close the distance and clinch but Lannister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Lannister tries to counter it with a takedown but Galati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galati tries to clinch up.
Lannister tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Galati is looking to clinch but Lannister is avoiding it.
Lannister is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galati throws a series of punches but Lannister moves out of range.
And Lannister tries to counter it with a takedown but Galati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galati has managed to clinch.
Galati misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Galati pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lannister changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Galati moves into the clinch.
Galati working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Galati lands a right hand.
Galati jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Galati manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lannister has Galati in his guard.
Lannister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavel Galati overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galati content to stall in guard here.
Lannister keeping full guard, as Galati tries to pass.
Galati is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Galati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galati landing with the ground and pound.
Galati will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galati wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Galati wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.
Lannister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Galati avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galati defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lannister working for a triangle but Galati defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Galati dominated that second round.
That's time! Galati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Galati darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galati doesn't manage to clinch there - Lannister circles away.
And Lannister tries to counter it with a takedown but Galati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Galati displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Galati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lannister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galati forces Lannister back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galati moves in looking to clinch but Lannister pushes him off.
Lannister drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galati defends it well.
Galati closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galati.
Galati misses with some punches.
Galati misses with some punches.
Galati softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galati prevents the takedown attempt.
Galati is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Galati lands with a left to the head.
Galati working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Galati manages to get underhooks.
Galati lands with a right to the head.
Lannister has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Galati after a bit of a struggle.
Pavel Galati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Galati pushes Lannister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Galati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galati is looking to clinch but Lannister is avoiding it.
Lannister changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Galati wants to clinch.
Galati tries to close the distance and clinch but Lannister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lannister tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Galati moves to clinch but Lannister breaks away
and Lannister counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galati manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pavel Galati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Galati is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Galati is keen to just control but Lannister is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lannister actively working from the bottom here.
Galati controlling the action here.
Lannister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Galati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lannister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galati pulls his head out easily.
Galati trying to control the pace.
Lannister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galati pulls his head out easily.
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.
Galati is trying to control. Lannister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lannister looking for submissions off his back.
Galati with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Galati showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galati 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Galati!
A victorious Pavel Galati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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