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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Galvao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cole thumps Galvao with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvao. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Cole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galvao tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
Cole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Galvao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Galvao checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Cole moves out of range of the leg kick from Galvao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvao. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galvao darts in and clinches Cole up against the cage.
Galvao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Galvao misses with an uppercut
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galvao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cole has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cole wants to slow Galvao down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvao throws out the jab.
Galvao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Galvao throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Cole defending well as Galvao loads up on a big left hand.
Cole blocks the body kick.
A jab from Galvao misses.
Cole connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on the side of the head.
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Galvao with a body shot.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cole.
A big right from Cole misses.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvao doesn't seem bothered though.
Galvao throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galvao moves into the clinch.
Galvao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galvao is struggling to control the position.
Cole being controlled against the cage.
Cole trying to control the position but instead, Galvao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cole into the cage.
Cole prevents a body shot from Galvao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvao's elbow.
Galvao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Galvao working aggressively here.
Galvao drags the fight down to the ground.
Galvao is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Cole stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Galvao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Galvao moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao jumps guard.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Cole wants to stand but Galvao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Galvao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Galvao in his tracks.
Cole lands a slapping body shot.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Galvao moves out of range easily.
Galvao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cole under the eye.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Galvao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cole lands with an overhand left.
Cole walks into a jab.
Cole lands with a hook. Galvao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Galvao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao throws a good cross that connects.
Galvao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cole.
Galvao throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
Galvao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Galvao moves into the clinch.
Galvao struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Galvao blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galvao has him pressed against the cage.
Galvao misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Galvao.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Galvao has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole cracks Galvao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Galvao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Cole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
Cole throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Good leg kick by Cole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Galvao misses with an uppercut.
Cole lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to clinch but Galvao moves out of range.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvao wants to clinch up but Cole keeps it at a distance.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galvao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cole throws a push kick but Galvao slaps the foot to one side.
Galvao looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Galvao misses with an uppercut.
Cole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galvao connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
A jab from Galvao misses.
Galvao cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Galvao misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cole.
Cole slips a straight right by Galvao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Galvao only half commits.
Cole scores with a hook.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galvao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rico Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galvao throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Galvao avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with a leg kick.
Galvao throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a left and a right that stings Galvao.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Cole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cole throws a right and a left that Galvao avoids nicely.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Galvao.
Galvao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cole dodges the punch combination from Galvao.
Cole throws a counter combo.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Galvao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cole gets tackled into the cage by Galvao. Galvao maintains the clinch.
Galvao swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao taking a breather.
Galvao misses with a body punch.
Galvao tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole blocks a body shot from Galvao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Galvao has double underhooks.
Cole is trying to break free.
Galvao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cole walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cole throws a series of punches but Galvao avoids them all with ease.
Cole moves out of range as Galvao throws a body kick.
Galvao slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Good leg kick by Cole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Galvao.
Galvao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvao.
Cole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Galvao misses the target.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Galvao saw that one coming.
Galvao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Galvao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws out a leg kick but Galvao moves out of range and Cole only half commits.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galvao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galvao tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole throws a counter combo.
Cole throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Galvao dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Galvao misses with a looping right.
Cole raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole misses with a body kick.
Cole thuds his right hand into Galvao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a body kick that misses.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole misses with a body kick.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole staying out of range there.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galvao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Galvao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cole.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao darts in trying to clinch
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galvao missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galvao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Galvao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Galvao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
Cole throws a wild body kick that Galvao sees coming a mile off.
Cole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Galvao counters by moving into the clinch.
Galvao misses with the head strike.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Galvao counters with a straight right hand.
Cole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Galvao moves out of range of the body kick from Cole.
Cole throws a hook but Galvao blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Galvao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cole - the referee stops the clock and Galvao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cole. Galvao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Galvao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Cole.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Galvao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is looking to land body kicks.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galvao.
Galvao scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galvao forces Cole back against the cage and clinches.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Cole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galvao as Cole tries to tie him up.
Galvao has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Galvao fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Galvao.
Julio Galvao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Galvao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cole counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Galvao down.
Galvao lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Galvao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Galvao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao lands the left hand.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Cole steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Galvao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galvao misses with a body kick.
Galvao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvao misses with a body kick.
Galvao rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Galvao misses.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Galvao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Galvao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galvao misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galvao's knee momentarily.
Galvao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Galvao.
Galvao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Cole.
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!
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galvao wants to clinch.
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Galvao is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cole on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Galvao throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cole has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Galvao.
Galvao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galvao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvao. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cole. That snapped Galvao's head back.
Galvao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cole drops his hands momentarily and Galvao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Cole.
A jab from Galvao finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Cole misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole defending well as Galvao loads up on a big left hand.
Cole feints a jab promting Galvao to slip. Cole then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Galvao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Galvao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galvao avoids the body shot from Cole.
Galvao moves into range and clinches up with Cole.
Galvao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling the position.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
Galvao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galvao is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Galvao into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cole stalling in the clinch but Galvao improves position.
Galvao prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Galvao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.
Cole throws a push kick but Galvao slaps the foot to one side.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cole.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Galvao.
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!
Cole throws a chopping leg kick but Galvao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Cole breaks away and moves out of range.
Galvao lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Galvao connects with a nice looking jab.
Julio Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Cole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Galvao throws a low kick but Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole slips under a jab from Galvao.
Galvao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao scores with a kick to the body.
Cole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Galvao.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole thumps Galvao with a low kick.
Galvao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Galvao misses with a straight left.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Galvao.
Galvao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvao.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cole checks a leg kick.
Galvao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cole. Cole obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole scores with a sloppy right hand. Galvao should have avoided that one.
Galvao misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a thumping low kick.
Cole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Galvao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 Julio Galvao.
I think Cole 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Rico Cole!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Rico Cole!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Rico Cole!
Rico Cole wins by unanimous decision! Rico Cole retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Rico Cole thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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