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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Galecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Lehder Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Galecki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Galecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Lehder Rivas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehder Rivas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lehder Rivas clinches up against the cage.
Lehder Rivas lands a nice uppercut.
Lehder Rivas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galecki is defending well for now.
Galecki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galecki lands an uppercut.
Lehder Rivas looking to throw knees to the head but Galecki is blocking nicely.
Galecki wants to break free but Lehder Rivas has control.
Lehder Rivas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galecki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lehder Rivas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Come on Galecki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lehder Rivas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehder Rivas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lehder Rivas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehder Rivas pushes Galecki up against the cage in a clinch.
Galecki controlling the action here for a moment.
Lehder Rivas missing with knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas has a couple of punches blocked by Galecki.
Lehder Rivas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galecki's face.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehder Rivas lands with a right to the head.
Lehder Rivas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galecki looking to slow down the pace here.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galecki breaks the clinch.
Galecki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galecki lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lehder Rivas gets a clinch.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Lehder Rivas avoids a wild elbow strike from Galecki.
Lehder Rivas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galecki is looking to break free of the clinch but Lehder Rivas has double underhooks.
Lehder Rivas landing knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas looking to throw knees to the head but Galecki is blocking nicely.
Galecki throws an elbow that misses.
Galecki looking to slow down the pace here.
Galecki tries to throw a body punch but Lehder Rivas avoids it by throwing Galecki back against the cage.
Galecki taking a breather.
Lehder Rivas missing with knees to the body.
Galecki takes a shot to the head.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but Galecki blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lehder Rivas tries a body shot but Galecki blocks it.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehder Rivas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehder Rivas obliges.
Lehder Rivas misses with a punch on the inside.
Galecki pushes Lehder Rivas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehder Rivas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehder Rivas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lehder Rivas is keeping busy.
Galecki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galecki avoiding damage as Lehder Rivas throws knees to the body.
Galecki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas looking to throw knees to the head but Galecki is blocking nicely.
Lehder Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Galecki avoids the damage to the body.
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Galecki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehder Rivas looks winded!
Galecki tries to circle away but Lehder Rivas has him pinned against the cage.
Lehder Rivas blocks an elbow strike from Galecki.
A head punch on the inside from Lehder Rivas fails to land.
Lehder Rivas has a couple of punches blocked by Galecki.
Galecki trying to stall but Lehder Rivas improves his position.
Galecki blocks an uppercut.
Lehder Rivas tries a knee to the head but Galecki blocks it.
Lehder Rivas landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee strike.
Galecki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Galecki.
Galecki trying to control the position but instead, Lehder Rivas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galecki into the cage.
Lehder Rivas trying to land knees to the body.
Galecki is working for takedown but Lehder Rivas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galecki lands an elbow just above Lehder Rivas 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lehder Rivas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lehder Rivas swings wildly with an uppercut but Galecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galecki manages to break the clinch.
Lehder Rivas moves into the clinch.
Lehder Rivas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehder Rivas misses with a punch to the body.
Galecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Lehder Rivas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carlos Lehder Rivas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Galecki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Galecki misses with a body punch.
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas misses with the head strike.
Galecki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehder Rivas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lehder Rivas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galecki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Galecki.
Galecki can't find room to land a body shot as Lehder Rivas controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lehder Rivas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galecki looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Lehder Rivas.
Galecki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lehder Rivas smiles and moves away.
Galecki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lehder Rivas clinches.
Galecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki misses with a series of wild punches.
Galecki rushes Lehder Rivas and presses him up against the cage.
Lehder Rivas lands a left hand.
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Galecki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galecki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galecki is trying to maintain a safe position but Lehder Rivas gets an underhook and turns Galecki into the cage.
Galecki stalling the fight.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehder Rivas misses with some punches.
Lehder Rivas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Lehder Rivas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Lehder Rivas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lehder Rivas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Galecki blocks an uppercut.
Galecki is trying to stall.
Lehder Rivas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehder Rivas connects with a knee to the head.
Galecki stalling in the clinch but Lehder Rivas improves position.
Lehder Rivas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galecki managing to block the knees to the body from Lehder Rivas.
Galecki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galecki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehder Rivas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas dodges an elbow strike from Galecki.
Galecki scores with a shoulder strike.
Lehder Rivas crunches a lovely knee into Galecki's ribcage.
Galecki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lehder Rivas avoids it.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lehder Rivas is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki manages to break the clinch.
Lehder Rivas pushes Galecki up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehder Rivas misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lehder Rivas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galecki wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Galecki.
Galecki is trying to break the clinch but Lehder Rivas is controlling him.
Galecki blocks an uppercut.
Lehder Rivas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Galecki wants to stall.
Galecki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehder Rivas backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lehder Rivas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Galecki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Galecki moves into the clinch.
Lehder Rivas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehder Rivas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehder Rivas.
Galecki breaks from the clinch.
Galecki lands a high kick!
Galecki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galecki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehder Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Galecki avoids the damage to the body.
Lehder Rivas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galecki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lehder Rivas throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehder Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Galecki avoids the damage to the body.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galecki breaks the clinch.
Lehder Rivas throws a jab but it's blocked by Galecki.
As Lehder Rivas looks to move away, Galecki throws a big counter combo bu Lehder Rivas just gets out of the way.
Galecki closes the distance and clinches.
Galecki trying to land knees to the body.
Galecki lands a damaging elbow.
Galecki is trying to push Lehder Rivas away but Lehder Rivas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lehder Rivas misses with a knee strike.
Galecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehder Rivas checks the leg kick.
Galecki moves into the clinch.
Galecki misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas tries to land a knee to the head but Galecki blocks with his arms.
Lehder Rivas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehder Rivas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galecki wants to stall.
Galecki is looking to break free of the clinch but Lehder Rivas has double underhooks.
Galecki misses with a punch to the body.
Galecki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galecki blocking some punches.
Lehder Rivas swings wildly with an uppercut but Galecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galecki misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas lands a hook that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Galecki trying to control the position but instead, Lehder Rivas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galecki into the cage.
Lehder Rivas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galecki tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehder Rivas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galeckis head.
Lehder Rivas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galecki breaks the clinch.
Galecki has Lehder Rivas up against the cage in a clinch.
Galecki working hard to break the clinch.
Galecki avoiding damage as Lehder Rivas throws knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas misses with some punches.
Galecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galecki managing to block the knees to the body from Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Galecki avoids the damage to the body.
Lehder Rivas lands with a right to the head.
Galecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Lehder Rivas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Galecki working Lehder Rivas over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Lehder Rivas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galecki tries to work over Lehder Rivas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galecki tries to stall but Lehder Rivas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lehder Rivas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galecki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galecki trying to control the position but instead, Lehder Rivas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galecki into the cage.
Artur Galecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehder Rivas is trying to maintain a safe position but Galecki gets an underhook and turns Lehder Rivas into the cage.
Galecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehder Rivas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carlos Lehder Rivas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galecki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Galecki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lehder Rivas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Lehder Rivas!
Carlos Lehder Rivas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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