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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Barret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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188 lbs
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194 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Barret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Barret.
Galvao throws a jab but it's blocked by Barret.
Barret throws the left hand but Galvao avoids the punch easily.
Galvao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Barret moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barret misses the target.
Barret lands with a right hand.
Galvao shoots and misses
and Barret counters with a left to the body.
Barret has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Barret fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barret lands a right hook to the body.
Galvao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Galvao with a poor takedown
and Barret counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne Barret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre 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!
Galvao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Galvao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barret holds on to Galvao's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barret knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Galvao throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Galvao working the ground and pound but Barret is defending the strikes.
Barret is trying to buck Galvao off.
Barret manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galvao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Galvao is trying to control. Barret wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barret is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barret preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Galvao is thwarting Barret's attempts to control the position.
Galvao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Galvao seems to be working for a kimura but Barret defends the submission attempt.
Barret is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barret is staying active underneath Galvao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barret is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galvao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galvao's back!
Barret biding his time, looking for the opening.
Galvao is keeping busy.
Barret is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.
Barret is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barret trying to control momentarily.
Barret is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Galvao right now.
Barret punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barret has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Barret dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barret's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barret duly obliges.
Galvao has his takedown stuffed
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Barret counters with a nice uppercut.
Andre Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barret throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Barret ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barret uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barret gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barret with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barret lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown. Barret tries to sprawl out of it but Galvao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barret manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne Barret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Barret saw that one coming.
Barret comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galvao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galvao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barret slaps away a takedown attempt from Galvao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wayne Barret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Barret.
Barret feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Galvao's calf.
Galvao takes a swing at Barret's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barret on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barret throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt - Barret sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galvao fails with the takedown.
Galvao digs a good body shot into Barret's ribs.
Andre Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barret lands a body shot.
Barret is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
Barret cracks a nice hook into Galvao's ribs.
Galvao scores with a jab to the head.
Galvao shoots in for a double leg but Barret sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barret was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barret lands with an overhand left.
Barret throws a series of punches but Galvao avoids them all with ease.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Barret shows good takedown defense.
Galvao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barret sprawls well initially but Galvao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barret is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barret is trying to get back to full guard.
Barret is looking to control Galvao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barret avoid being mounted?
Galvao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barret defends it well.
Wayne Barret overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galvao trying to control from half guard but Barret is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barret keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Galvao is working for a kimura but Barret is defending it quite comfortably.
Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barret moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galvao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barret manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galvao has Barret in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Barret dominated that second round.
That's time! Barret's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Galvao misses with a takedown
and Barret counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Galvao misses.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barret as he avoids it easily.
Galvao digs a good hook to Barret's body.
Galvao throws out a loose jab but Barret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barret keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wayne Barret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown. Barret tries to sprawl out of it but Galvao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barret manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Barret wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barret circles away.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Barret sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galvao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barret jabs Galvao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Galvao with a poor takedown
and Barret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barret thuds his right hand into Galvao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Barret coming out on top.
Barret throws a nice looking combination but Galvao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barret stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barret wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Barret misses the target.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Barret sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galvao throws a big shot that misses.
Barret scores with a jab to the head.
Barret lands an overhand right.
Barret scores with a nice right hand.
Galvao dives in for a single leg takedown but Barret sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barret leaves Galvao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barret cracks Galvao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barret lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barret works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Galvao shoots in and drives through. Barret sprawls well.
Barret lands a really nice looking cross but Galvao seems unphased.
Barret listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Galvao has his takedown stuffed
letting Barret counter with a right hand.
Barret scores with a head kick.
Barret throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barret lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barret throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galvao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Barret.
Galvao throws a poor cross that misses
and Barret counters with a three punch combo that has Galvao backing up. Galvao nods at Barret to acknowledge the strikes.
Galvao misses with an uppercut
and Barret counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barret.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao jumps guard but Barret turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barret is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Galvao is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Barret to work.
Barret lands with a light punch inside.
Galvao jumps guard but Barret stands there with Galvao around his waist. Galvao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Galvao jumps guard but Barret turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Barret has him pressed against the cage.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Barret turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barret escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barret is looking to counter punch.
Wayne Barret is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barret slaps away a takedown attempt from Galvao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Galvao walks into a straight right hand from Barret.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barret.
Nice straight punches there by Barret. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barret.
Barret lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barret scores with a shot to the body.
Galvao dives in and grabs Barret's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barret pushes down on Galvao's head and hops out.
Galvao walks into a stiff left hand from Barret.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barret feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Galvao's calf.
Galvao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barret lands a glancing blow to the side of Galvao's head.
Andre Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao blocks a head kick by Barret.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Barret showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barret 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Barret!
In his post fight interview, Wayne Barret started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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