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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between JT Redman (ranked 3349 p4p, 439 weight class) and Sao Galileo (ranked 2941 p4p, 391 weight class). Redman's entrance music is Breathe. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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208 lbs
32 - 24 - 2 |
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, JT Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sao Galileo !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galileo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like JT Redman has been cut.
Redman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galileo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galileo 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Galileo finds it's target.
Redman tries to clinch up but Galileo circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Galileo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Galileo misses with a body shot.
Redman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Galileo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galileo cracks a nice hook into Redman's ribs.
Nice cross by Galileo .
The crowd cheers as Galileo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redman doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galileo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Galileo on the inside.
Galileo lands a shoulder strike.
Galileo throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
A head punch on the inside from Galileo fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Galileo .
Galileo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Redman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Redman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Galileo .
Galileo lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Redman tries to work over Galileo 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galileo blocks a body shot from Redman.
Galileo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galileo throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Galileo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Redman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Galileo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redman blocks a body shot from Galileo .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galileo 's elbow.
Redman tries to work over Galileo 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Redman.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redman blocking some punches.
Galileo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Galileo avoids it by throwing Redman back against the ropes.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galileo misses with some punches.
Galileo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman stalling.
Galileo can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Galileo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JT Redman'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.
The fighters circling - Galileo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Galileo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Galileo .
Galileo misses with a head kick.
Redman throws a counter high kick but Galileo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Galileo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Redman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redman connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galileo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Galileo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redman is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Galileo .
It appears Redman was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galileo cracks Redman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Galileo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redman.
JT Redman's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galileo .
Galileo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redman eats them both and turns towards Galileo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Galileo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Galileo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Redman tries to clinch but Galileo moves out of range.
Galileo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galileo , pushing him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Redman.
A right handed body shot lands from Galileo .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galileo is looking to break free of the clinch but Redman has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
Galileo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galileo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Galileo . Galileo obviously looking to wear him down.
Galileo throws a body shot but no joy.
Galileo misses with a low kick.
Galileo misses with a head kick.
Redman blocks a head kick by Galileo .
Redman slips a jab from Galileo .
Galileo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Galileo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JT Redman's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Redman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sao Galileo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galileo scores with a nice body kick.
Galileo keeps the fight on the outside.
Galileo tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galileo tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galileo misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman looking to stall.
Galileo blocks a body shot from Redman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Redman.
Galileo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galileo prevents a body shot from Redman.
Redman lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galileo .
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Redman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
JT Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Galileo controls his hands.
Come on Redman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Galileo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galileo can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Redman misses with a body punch.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Galileo controls his hands.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman has Galileo pushed against the ropes.
Galileo misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Galileo - that landed with a thud.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman blocks a body shot from Galileo .
Redman tries a body shot but Galileo blocks it.
JT Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Galileo tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Galileo back against the ropes.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Galileo controls the action.
Galileo misses with the head strike.
Redman is looking to control Galileo 's arms but Galileo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Galileo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redman blocks a body shot from Galileo .
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Galileo controls the action.
Galileo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman pushes Galileo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Galileo blocks a body shot from Redman.
A head punch on the inside from Galileo fails to land.
Redman is working Galileo over against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galileo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Redman tries to stall but Galileo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galileo prevents a body shot from Redman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galileo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
JT Redman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galileo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Galileo !
Sao Galileo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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