Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: D49 Jacquard v Nystrom
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Pake staying out of range there.
Galvao lands a slapping body shot.
Galvao connects with a body shot that sends Pake's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Pake.
Pake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Galvao closes the distance and pushes Pake back into the cage.
Pake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galvao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Galvao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pake or not. #BC#
Pake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pake throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Pake misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Galvao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Galvao jumps guard but Pake stands there with Galvao around his waist. Galvao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Galvao digs a right hand underneath Pake's ribcage. Pake let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1##BC#
Pake breaks from the clinch.
Julio Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao swings for the body but Pake moves out of range.
Galvao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pake checks it well.
Pake ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
A quick step to the side and Pake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Galvao - the referee stops the clock and Pake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Galvao. Pake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good leg kick by Galvao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot lands for Pake.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Pake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao misses with a leg kick
and Pake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pake swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Pake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Pake moved out of range.#T2#
Pake lands with a nice body punch.
Pake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Galvao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao thuds a left hand into Pake's body.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pake.
Galvao wants to clinch.
Galvao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Pake's head but Pake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Pake.#T3#
Pake blocks the body kick.
Galvao looks to throw the jab but Pake is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galvao.
A little feinted left hand from Pake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galvao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pake swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Pake sets himself, and Galvao steps forward looking for the clinch! Pake avoids it this time.
Galvao lands with an uppercut that bounces Pake off the cage and back into range.
Galvao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galvao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Galvao rushes Pake and presses him up against the cage.
Pake lands a left hand. #BC#
Pake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galvao avoids the body shot from Pake.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses
and Pake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Galvao misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao tries a low kick but Pake avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Galvao - the referee stops the clock and Pake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Galvao. Pake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Galvao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pake scrambles back to his feet.
Galvao tries to land a leg kick but Pake saw it coming and moves away.
Galvao throws a looping overhand right but Pake ducks down to avoid it.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pake.
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Galvao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galvao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Galvao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Galvao throws a leg kick which misses Pake's front leg but catches the back leg as Pake tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pake.
Pake blocks the body kick.
Pake throwing a counter right hand but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Pake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Pake's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Galvao.
Galvao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galvao misses with a hook
and Pake counters with an outside leg kick.
Galvao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pake. Pake obviously looking to wear him down.
Galvao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pake misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Galvao.
Pake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao connects with the punch.#T1##CL2#
Galvao rushes Pake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pake.
Galvao tries a body shot but Pake blocks it.
Galvao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pake or not. #BC#
Pake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Galvao in his tracks.
Galvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Pake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galvao swings for the body but Pake moves out of range.
Pake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Galvao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pake with a hook.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galvao throws a leg kick
and Pake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Pake sends Galvao crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pake is motioning to the referee to let Galvao up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Galvao is rocked!
Pake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
Pake throws a pinpoint strike between Galvao's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Galvao crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Pake scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derui Pake!
A very excited looking Derui Pake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Jacquard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Galvao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Galvao throws a nice looking combination but Jacquard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Galvao lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Galvao misses.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Jacquard's head coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacquard lands a nice shot to the body.
Galvao throws a low kick but Jacquard moves out of range easily.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Galvao tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
A little feinted left hand from Jacquard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galvao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvao misses with a looping left.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard. #T1#
Jacquard digs a good hook to Galvao's body.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Galvao throws an overhand right that lands on Jacquard's shoulder, as Jacquard tries to avoid the shot.
Galvao scores with a body shot.
Jacquard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacquard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard throws a low kick, looking for Galvao's leg but Galvao calmly moves out of range.
Galvao wants to counter the offense by Jacquard and move into the clinch position.
Jacquard throws the kick towards the body but Galvao avoids it.
Jacquard works Galvao's body with a nice hook.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Galvao throws out a loose jab but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao misses with a low kick as Jacquard jumps back.
Galvao misses with a hook
and Jacquard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Jacquard moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvao just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Galvao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Galvao.
Galvao throws a hook but Jacquard blocks it.
Jacquard walks into a jab.
Galvao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacquard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacquard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galvao on the side of the head.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvao throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Jacquard.
Galvao tries to move into range but Jacquard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Galvao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Jacquard keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Jacquard throwing a counter right hand but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Jacquard lands a jab.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvao throws out the jab.
Galvao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galvao.
Galvao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Galvao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jacquard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galvao.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvao throws out the jab.
Galvao throws a lazy uppercut
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galvao.
Jacquard lands with a shot to the body.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Galvao swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range. #T4#
Galvao lunges at Jacquard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacquard's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao thuds a left hand into Jacquard's body.
Jacquard lands with a straight right. Galvao didn't see that one coming.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Jacquard circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Jacquard finds it's way through Galvao's defenses.
Galvao throws a solid leg kick but Jacquard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Galvao.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvao wants to counter with a clinch but Jacquard pushes him away.
Galvao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick from Galvao.
Jacquard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacquard.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard dominated that round.
That's time! Jacquard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jacquard digs a good hook to Galvao's body.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Galvao scores with a leg kick.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Galvao wants to counter with a clinch but Jacquard pushes him away.
Galvao throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Galvao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Galvao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacquard misses the shot to the body.
Galvao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donk. Jacquard catches Galvao right on the button with a cross.
Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Galvao's head but Galvao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Galvao misses with a looping left.
It looked like Jacquard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacquard connects with the punch.
Jacquard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacquard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacquard lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Galvao thumps Jacquard with a low kick.
Galvao misses with a hook.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remy Jacquard is winning the standup battle so far.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Galvao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao moves forwards but Jacquard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Galvao throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Galvao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacquard.
Galvao throws a lazy uppercut
and Jacquard counters with a low kick, right behind Galvao 's knee.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
Galvao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Galvao is predictable there
and Jacquard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
Galvao wants to counter the offense by Jacquard and move into the clinch position.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Galvao avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Galvao might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jacquard has got the better of the exchanges.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Galvao, as that shot connected. #T2#
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacquard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacquard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Galvao keeps Jacquard at a distance using the push kick.
Galvao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galvao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galvao throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Galvao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Galvao misses with the body kick
and Jacquard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jacquard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Galvao misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvao. Jacquard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacquard connects with a leg kick. Galvao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galvao misses with a hook.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Galvao tries to counter with a clinch but Jacquard shakes him off and moves away.
Galvao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Nice straight punches there by Jacquard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacquard.#T3#
Jacquard swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard thumps Galvao with a low kick.
Galvao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacquard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Galvao throws a right hand that misses
and Jacquard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacquard.
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Galvao.
Jacquard thumps Galvao with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Galvao.
Galvao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao motions for Jacquard to come forward. Galvao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard misses the shot to the body.
Galvao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
No joy there for Jacquard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacquard swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Galvao.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jacquard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Galvao throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacquard stuns Galvao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes 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!
Jacquard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jacquard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacquard misses the target.
Galvao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Galvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacquard counters with a good low kick that Galvao was not able to check.
Jacquard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galvao at a distance.
Jacquard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Galvao checks a leg kick.
Jacquard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Jacquard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacquard lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Galvao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Jacquard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galvao! But no joy.
A combination from Galvao does no damage.
Galvao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacquard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacquard.
Galvao throws a shot to the body.
Jacquard scores with a sloppy right hand. Galvao should have avoided that one.
Galvao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacquard moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Galvao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacquard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Galvao missing with a left hand there. Jacquard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Galvao!
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Jacquard.
Galvao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Galvao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
Galvao avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Galvao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galvao takes one to the chin there.
Jacquard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Galvao ducks right into an uppercut from Jacquard.
A solid body kick from Galvao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao misses with a jab to the body
and Jacquard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Jacquard.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacquard.
Galvao throws a leg kick but Jacquard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Galvao wants to land a leg kick but Jacquard is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jacquard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacquard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galvao's sensitive parts.
Galvao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacquard throws the kick towards the body but Galvao avoids it.
Jacquard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Galvao.
Galvao connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacquard.
Galvao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Galvao misses with a head kick.
Jacquard scores with a decent looking hook.
Galvao cracks Jacquard with an open hand slap.
Galvao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Galvao is able to avoid easily.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Jacquard saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard with a jab.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvao lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacquard scores with a nice right hand.
Jacquard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galvao finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacquard's head.
Galvao throws out a loose jab but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard tried to score with a low kick but Galvao checks it.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Jacquard is looking to slow Galvao down with leg kicks.
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.#T4#
Jacquard misses with a body kick.
Jacquard scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Jacquard.
Jacquard works Galvao's body with a nice hook.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Galvao moved out of range.
Jacquard misses with a body punch
and Galvao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galvao misses with the combination.
Galvao misses with a jab to the body
and Jacquard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galvao thinking.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galvao finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacquard's head.
Galvao misses with a left hand
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard digs a good hook to Galvao's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Jacquard scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao avoids a kick to the body.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jacquard throws a chopping leg kick but Galvao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacquard throws a solid leg kick but Galvao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacquard.
Galvao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galvao misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Galvao ducked under it nicely.
Jacquard misses with a leg kick.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquard counters with a thumping low kick.
Jacquard staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacquard throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
Galvao throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Jacquard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Galvao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvao defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galvao.
Jacquard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Jacquard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Galvao.
Galvao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Galvao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Galvao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galvao throws a right and a left that Jacquard avoids nicely.
Galvao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jacquard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galvao tries to clinch but Jacquard moves out of range. #T2#
Jacquard misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
Jacquard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Galvao.
Galvao just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Jacquard.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galvao.
Galvao looks to throw a body kick
and Jacquard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacquard throws a jab when Galvao was well out of range.
Galvao misses with an uppercut
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacquard.
A cross from Jacquard lands.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Galvao.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacquard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacquard throws a big counter combination but Galvao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Galvao is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Galvao scores with a hook.
Galvao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Galvao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galvao misses with a hook
and Jacquard counters with a left to the body.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Jacquard.
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
A slow jab from Galvao misses its intended target.
Galvao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Galvao misses with a left hand
and Jacquard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galvao's knee momentarily.
Galvao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Jacquard.
Decent striking displayed by Jacquard there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Galvao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacquard scores with a hook to the body. Galvao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Galvao is predictable there
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Galvao clinches with his opponent.
Jacquard throws a punch but it's blocked by Galvao.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Galvao jumps guard but Jacquard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Galvao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jacquard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Galvao pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Galvao working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jacquard has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard had his way with Julio Galvao in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Galvao swings widly with a right hand
and Jacquard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galvao thinking.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Galvao.
Galvao throws a leg kick but Jacquard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jacquard thumps Galvao with a low kick.
Galvao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacquard connects with a looping right hand.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao is looking to land body kicks.
Galvao is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Galvao misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard cracks Galvao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Galvao ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galvao.
Jacquard slips under a jab.#T1#
Jacquard lands a jab to Galvao's midsection.
Jacquard moves away from the strike by Galvao.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Jacquard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galvao throws a right hand that misses
and Jacquard counters with a series of strikes. Galvao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jacquard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Galvao wants to counter with a clinch but Jacquard pushes him away.
Galvao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacquard jabs Galvao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacquard lands a glancing blow to the side of Galvao's head.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jacquard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Jacquard connects with a right hand. Galvao shakes it off.
Galvao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacquard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galvao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard throwing a counter right hand but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Jacquard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
Jacquard misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquard moves out of range as Galvao strikes.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Galvao counters by clinching up.
Jacquard misses with some punches.
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 Jacquard walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Galvao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Galvao - just one landing.
Jacquard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galvao moves to clinch but Jacquard breaks away
and Jacquard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Julio Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacquard.
Galvao looks for the body kick but Jacquard saw that one coming.
Galvao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacquard.
Jacquard connects with a solid leg kick.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range.
Jacquard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacquard slips under a jab from Galvao.
Jacquard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Jacquard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacquard throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Galvao misses its intended target.
Jacquard lands with a good body shot.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range.
Jacquard misses with a body kick.
A big left from Galvao misses.
Galvao loads up on a big right hand but Jacquard slips the punch.
Jacquard connects with a leg kick. Galvao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch lands to the side of Galvao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Galvao scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacquard, as that shot connected.
Jacquard lands with a shot to the body.
Galvao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacquard can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Jacquard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacquard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!

Remy Jacquard wins by unanimous decision!
Remy Jacquard retains his lightweight title!
Remy Jacquard took some time post fight to say the following; 'Presque mec, ... presque!'.

Event: D41 Galvao Vs Jacquard
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
A combination from Jacquard does no damage.
Galvao misses with a body kick.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galvao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Galvao.
Galvao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Jacquard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galvao cracks Jacquard with a good jab.
Galvao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jacquard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacquard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Galvao. Galvao obviously looking to wear him down.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacquard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Galvao there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Galvao throws a solid leg kick but Jacquard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Galvao.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Galvao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Galvao.
Galvao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacquard's coach down at Bjorn's Elite Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jacquard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galvao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galvao misses with a right hand
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacquard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jacquard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Galvaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Galvao with a jab.
A jab lands there for Jacquard.
Galvao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Jacquard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Jacquard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Galvao tries a low kick but Jacquard avoids it.
Galvao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jacquard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacquard sizes up Galvao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacquard throws a body shot but no joy.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacquards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Galvao connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Galvao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Galvao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Galvao throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacquard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galvao.#T3##CL#
Jacquard gets tackled into the cage by Galvao. Galvao maintains the clinch.
Jacquard gets through Galvao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacquard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard has a couple of punches blocked by Galvao.
A body shot lands from Galvao. #BC2#
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Galvao staying out of range there.
As Jacquard tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Jacquard manages to avoid the attempt.
Jacquard keeps the fight on the outside.
Galvao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Galvao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galvao throws a head kick that misses
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
Galvao doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacquard circles away.
Jacquard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacquard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Julio Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Jacquard. #T4#
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacquard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galvao throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao misses with an uppercut
and Jacquard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Galvao misses its intended target.
Galvao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacquard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut there from Galvao.
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvao lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacquard off the cage and back into range.
Jacquard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
Galvao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Julio Galvao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Galvao lands a jab to the nose.
Jacquard ducks right into an uppercut from Galvao.
Galvao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Jacquard moved out of range.
Galvao lands an overhand right.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jacquard manages to circle out of the way.
Galvao throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Galvao misses with the body kick
and Jacquard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao tries to clinch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Galvao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacquard's head backwards.
Galvao doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacquard circles away. #T1#
Jacquard misses the jab.
Galvao tries to score with a low kick but Jacquard moves his leg out of the way.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galvao throws a wild body kick that Jacquard sees coming a mile off.
Galvao throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Galvao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Galvao lands with a straight right. Jacquard didn't see that one coming.
Jacquard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Galvao scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Galvao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Galvao throws a hook but Jacquard blocks it.
Galvao wants to slow Jacquard down by chopping away at his legs.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galvao circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Jacquard slips a jab from Galvao.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Galvao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacquard! But no joy.
Jacquard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao scores with a decent looking hook.
Galvao loads up on a big right hand but Jacquard slips the punch.
Galvao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacquard to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacquard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Jacquard misses with a combination
and Galvao counters with a stiff right hand.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Galvao slips a jab and a cross from Jacquard.
Galvao misses with a double jab
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
Galvao looks to throw the jab but Jacquard is out of range.
Jacquard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacquard. That snapped Galvao's head back. #CL#
Jacquard gets tackled into the cage by Galvao. Galvao maintains the clinch.
Galvao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jacquard lands a right hand. #BC2#
Jacquard breaks from the clinch.
Galvao throws a right hand that Jacquard ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacquard also avoids with ease.
Jacquard moves away from the strike by Galvao.
Galvao misses with an uppercut
and Jacquard counters with a nice body shot.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Jacquard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard throws a hook but Galvao blocks it.
As Jacquard tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Jacquard manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao throws a leg kick that misses.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
A big right from Galvao misses.
Jacquard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Galvao with a body shot.
Galvao lands the left hand.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Danga de danga de dang - Jacquard scores with a four punch combination!
Galvao is looking to clinch.
Galvao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Galvao misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard throws out a counter right but Galvao avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Galvao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Galvao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galvao tries to clinch up
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galvao cracks Jacquard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard blocks a head kick by Galvao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galvao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Galvao is looking to land body kicks.
Galvao throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Jacquard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvao doesn't seem bothered though.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Jacquard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galvao.
Jacquard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galvao on the side of the head.
Galvao misses with a hook. Jacquard ducked under it nicely.
Jacquard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Galvao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Galvao takes one to the chin there.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the head.
Galvao is looking to land body kicks.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Galvao throws the kick towards the body but Jacquard avoids it.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacquard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Galvao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard cracks a nice hook into Galvao's ribs.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacquard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galvao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Galvao swings widly with a right hand
and Jacquard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacquard moves away from the strike by Galvao.
Galvao wants to clinch
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jacquard lands with an uppercut that bounces Galvao off the cage and back into range.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Galvao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao misses with a body shot.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick from Galvao.
Galvao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Galvao with a jab.
Galvao slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Jacquard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacquard takes one to the chin there.
Galvao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Julio Galvao is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galvao.
Jacquard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacquard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacquard defending well as Galvao loads up on a big left hand.
Galvao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvao.
Jacquard throws a right hand that misses
and Galvao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galvao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvao.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galvao looks to throw the jab but Jacquard is out of range.
Jacquard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Galvao
letting Jacquard counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Remy Jacquard just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Galvao throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jacquard to counter with a crisp jab.
Galvao misses with a straight right.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galvao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Jacquard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Galvao.
A jab from Galvao misses.
Galvao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacquard moves out of range as Galvao throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard lands a nice looking body shot.
Galvao looks for the body kick but Jacquard saw that one coming.
Jacquard takes one to the side of the head.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Galvao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Galvao.
Jacquard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Galvao.
Galvao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Galvao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jacquard counters with a stiff right hand.
Galvao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galvao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Jacquard there.
Galvao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacquard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jacquard lands a two punch combo.
Jacquard lands a glancing blow to the side of Galvao's head.
Galvao tries to clinch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Galvao throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galvao misses with a straight right.
Jacquard slips a jab from Galvao.
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Jacquard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galvao under the eye.
Jacquard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galvao.
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Galvao tries to land a front kick but Jacquard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Galvao scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Jacquard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvao scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galvao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galvao throws out a powerful jab.
Jacquard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Jacquard walks into a left hand.
Galvao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galvao throws a sloppy head kick and Jacquard moves out of range easily. #T4#
Galvao misses with a body kick.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Jacquard slips a jab and a cross from Galvao.
A nice leg kick lands there from Galvao.
Galvao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacquard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galvao tries to move into range but Jacquard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Galvao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacquard! But no joy.
Jacquard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Galvao throws an overhand right that lands on Jacquard's shoulder, as Jacquard tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Remy Jacquard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Galvao takes one to the side of the head.
Galvao misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Galvao rushes Jacquard and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Jacquard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jacquard manages to circle out of the way.
Jacquard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Galvao misses with a hook.
Jacquard is looking for the big counter here.
Galvao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galvao throws a poor cross that misses
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galvao misses with a looping left.
Galvao lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacquard off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Galvao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galvao misses with a body kick.
Galvao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Jacquard.
Jacquard defending well as Galvao loads up on a big left hand.
Galvao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Jacquard pushes him off.
Jacquard misses with a straight left.
Jacquard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galvao misses with a body shot.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Galvao misses with a kick to the body.
Jacquard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard moves out of range as Galvao throws a body kick.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galvao thuds a left hand into Jacquard's body.
Jacquard throws a series of punches but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacquard avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Jacquard.#T3#
Jacquard walks into a stiff left hand from Galvao.
Galvao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galvao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Galvao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Jacquard.
Galvao sizes up Jacquard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Galvao wants to clinch up but Jacquard keeps it at a distance.
Galvao looks to throw the jab but Jacquard is out of range.
Jacquard connects with a crisp jab.
Galvao punishes Jacquard's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Galvao throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao just misses with a punch to the body.
Galvao thows a leg kick but Jacquard checks it
and Jacquard counters with a three punch combo that has Galvao backing up. Galvao nods at Jacquard to acknowledge the strikes.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Galvao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jacquard avoids it.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Jacquard looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Galvao looks to land a body kick but Jacquard moved away.
Jacquard thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remy Jacquard.
I think Jacquard 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Hardcastle.
Galvao tries to clinch but Hardcastle is having none of it. #CL2#
Galvao pushes Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Galvao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galvao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galvao is trying to keep Hardcastle in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao looking for a sweep. Not yet Galvao, not yet.
Hardcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hardcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardcastle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvao on the ground.#SUB2#
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galvao is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hardcastle is trying to control the position but Galvao postures up.
Galvao trying to control but Hardcastle is working from the bottom.
Hardcastle trying to control the position. #T2#
Galvao passes Hardcastle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Galvao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardcastle is just riding it out for now. Galvao eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardcastle is doing well to control the position and prevent Galvao from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Hardcastle tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Hardcastle throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Galvao manages to pass to side control.
Hardcastle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Galvao working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Galvao trying to control the action but Hardcastle is working from the bottom.
Hardcastle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardcastle tries to get out of the position.
Galvao working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Galvao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardcastle, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Galvao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galvao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galvao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hardcastle to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Galvao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardcastle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardcastle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle struggling a bit here.
Hardcastle is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Galvao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hardcastle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Hardcastle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardcastle showed some decent athleticism there.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hardcastle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Galvao's body to avoid the submission. Galvao has instead reached around Hardcastle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Galvao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Galvao!
A victorious Julio Galvao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC 35
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Galvao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sotin throws a hook to the side of Galvao's head but Galvao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galvao avoids a kick to the body.
Galvao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Galvao lands a head kick!
Sotin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot lands for Galvao.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galvao.#CL#
Sotin has Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
Galvao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Galvao.
A short left from Galvao.
Galvao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Galvao. #T1##TD2#
Galvao manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sotin is posturing up here but Galvao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sotin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sotin has to tap! Slick submission there by Galvao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Galvao!
Our winner, Julio Galvao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC 32
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Galvao looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Galvao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Galvao down.
Galvao blocks a leg kick.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez lands a body shot.
A jab from Galvao does it's job there.
Lopez lands a jab.
Galvao misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Galvao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galvao at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Galvao misses with a straight right.
Galvao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Galvao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Galvao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez thinks about the counter body kick.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galvao rather than just go for the knockout.
Galvao throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Galvao throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Galvao doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
A right-left combo lands from Lopez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Lopez misses. #T2#
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Galvao.
Lopez scores with a head kick.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galvao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Galvao throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galvao misses the jab.
Galvao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Galvao looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.
Galvao scores with a hook.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Galvao blocks a leg kick.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Galvao off balance momentarily.
Galvao throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julio Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Galvao avoids nicely.
Lopez throws a low kick but Galvao moves out of range easily.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galvao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galvao loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.#CL#
Galvao has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Galvao rushes Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4##BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Galvao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Galvao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Galvao thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
Galvao throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Galvao.
Galvao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Galvao scores with a kick to the body.
Galvao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crunch! Lopez slams his shin into Galvao's torso.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Galvao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Galvao throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopez lands a front kick.
Galvao thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Galvao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Galvao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galvao throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Galvao.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galvao.
Galvao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Lopez lands a jab.#T1#
Galvao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
A jab from Galvao misses.
Galvao throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Lopez.
Galvao looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvao throws out the jab.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Galvao throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Galvao checks a leg kick. #CL#
Galvao clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez wants to break free but Galvao has control.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galvao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galvao.
Galvao clobbers Lopez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Galvao throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
Lopez moves out of range as Galvao throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Lopez.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Galvao sees coming a mile off.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez. #T3#
Galvao misses with a hook.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Galvao.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galvao's sensitive parts.
Galvao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Lopez misses with a hook. Galvao ducked under it nicely.
Lopez misses with a hook. Galvao ducked under it nicely.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch.
Galvao connects with the punch.
Galvao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Galvao misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Galvao misses the target.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Galvao is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Galvao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lopez avoids it.
Galvao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez slips a straight right by Galvao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Galvao's side.
Lopez is looking to slow Galvao down with leg kicks.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvao is looking to counter punch.
Galvao misses with a looping left.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galvao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Galvao is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Galvao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez sizes up Galvao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Galvao misses
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings Galvao.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Galvao loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez flicks out a counter leg kick but Galvao steps away.
Galvao misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galvao at a distance.
Galvao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
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!
Lopez throws a low kick but Galvao avoids it.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Galvao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galvao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lopez digs a good hook to Galvao's body.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.#CL#
Galvao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Galvao jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Galvao around his waist. Galvao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galvao tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez throws a jab when Galvao was well out of range.#T2#
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lopez tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Lopez manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Galvao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Galvao wants to clinch.
Galvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Galvao throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galvao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galvao tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as Galvao blocks the low kick.
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopez takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses.
Julio Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Galvao's head but Galvao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
Lopez pushes Galvao away with a front kick.
Galvao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
Galvao looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galvao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez 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.
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galvao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galvao misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Galvao is wise to it.
Nice uppercut there from Galvao.
Galvao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopez fakes the leg kick and cracks Galvao in the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galvao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galvao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Cruz Lopez!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Cruz Lopez!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Cruz Lopez!

Cruz Lopez wins by unanimous decision!
Cruz Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 29: Not So Merry Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
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.#CL#
Galvao darts in and clinches Cole up against the cage.
Galvao doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1##BC2#
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.#T2#
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. #CL#
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. #T3#
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. #TD#
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. #SU2#
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.#CL#
Galvao moves into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Galvao jumps guard. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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. #T2##BC2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R4#
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Galvao counters by moving into the clinch.
Galvao misses with the head strike. #BC2#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
Galvao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cole just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
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.#T3#
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. #CL#
Galvao rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
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.#T2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: DFC 19: Revival
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
A big right from Skrumbellos Jr misses.
Galvao throws out a loose jab but Skrumbellos Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbellos Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Galvao misses.
Skrumbellos Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
Skrumbellos Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Galvao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Skrumbellos Jr misses its intended target.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbellos Jr.
Skrumbellos Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skrumbellos Jr throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbellos Jr moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbellos Jr takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbellos Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galvao misses with a right hand
and Skrumbellos Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbellos Jr misses the jab.
As Skrumbellos Jr tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Skrumbellos Jr manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Skrumbellos Jr misses with a straight right.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbellos Jr.
Galvao is looking to counter punch.
Skrumbellos Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galvao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skrumbellos Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Galvao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skrumbellos Jr misses with a looping left.
Skrumbellos Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skrumbellos Jr misses with a body shot.
As Skrumbellos Jr tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Skrumbellos Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbellos Jr.
Skrumbellos Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Skrumbellos Jr throws a hook to the side of Galvao's head but Galvao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skrumbellos Jr throws a hook but Galvao blocks it.
Skrumbellos Jr scores with a jab.
Skrumbellos Jr lands a jab.
Galvao throws a jab when Skrumbellos Jr was well out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galvao walks into a straight right hand from Skrumbellos Jr.
Galvao misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Galvao.
Skrumbellos Jr throws out a counter right but Galvao avoids it with no problem.
Galvao misses with a hook. Skrumbellos Jr ducked under it nicely.
Skrumbellos Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrumbellos Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvao.
It seemed like Skrumbellos Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Devin Skrumbellos Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbellos Jr.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Skrumbellos Jr and move into the clinch.
Skrumbellos Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skrumbellos Jr thuds a left hand into Galvao's body.
Skrumbellos Jr slips under a jab from Galvao.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrumbellos Jr throws out the jab.
A big left from Skrumbellos Jr misses.
Galvao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Galvao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrumbellos Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Skrumbellos Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galvao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Skrumbellos Jr misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Galvao counters by clinching up.
Galvao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galvao misses with a body punch.
Skrumbellos Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galvao tries to throw a body punch but Skrumbellos Jr avoids it by throwing Galvao back against the cage.
Skrumbellos Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrumbellos Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbellos Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrumbellos Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galvao takes a shot to the head.
Skrumbellos Jr tries a body shot but Galvao blocks it.
Skrumbellos Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galvao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrumbellos Jr digs a right hand underneath Galvao's ribcage. Galvao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galvao blocking some punches.
Skrumbellos Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skrumbellos Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbellos Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Skrumbellos Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrumbellos Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galvao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Skrumbellos Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Skrumbellos Jr.
Skrumbellos Jr lands a shot to the body.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrumbellos Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbellos Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Galvao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Galvao stalls.
Galvao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galvao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galvao misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Skrumbellos Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Galvao feints and then cracks Skrumbellos Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skrumbellos Jr down.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Galvao.
Galvao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galvao blocks a jab.#CL#
Galvao closes the distance and clinches.
Galvao keeps control of Skrumbellos Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Skrumbellos Jr fails to land.
Skrumbellos Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrumbellos Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skrumbellos Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galvao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrumbellos Jr.
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.
Skrumbellos Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrumbellos Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Skrumbellos Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Skrumbellos Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Galvao backwards.
Skrumbellos Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Galvao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Skrumbellos Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galvao is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skrumbellos Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Skrumbellos Jr wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Galvao's closed guard. He's half up but Galvao has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Galvao pivots and extends the arm, Skrumbellos Jr falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Galvao! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Galvao!
Our winner, Julio Galvao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC 16 : ADAMS VS BATISHA
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Dawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Dawson #CL#
and Galvao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galvao.
Galvao leaning his opponent against the cage.
Galvao taking a breather.
Galvao avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Galvao leaning his opponent against the cage.
Galvao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Galvao content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Galvao.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Galvao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Galvao - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Galvao's defenses.
Galvao blocks a body shot from Dawson. #TD#
Galvao drags the fight down to the ground.
Dawson wants to stand but Galvao has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Galvao has his feet on Dawson's thighs here. He's pushed Dawson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dawson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Galvao!
During a confident post fight interview, Julio Galvao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 12: Vachon vs. Livre
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lim throws out the jab.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lim.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good work by Galvao as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Galvao misses the target.
Galvao just misses with a punch to the body.
Lim misses with a low kick.#CL#
Galvao clinches.
Galvao blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Galvao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Galvao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Lim from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lim defends it easily.
Lim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lim connects with a couple of short punches.
Lim trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Galvao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lim controls the pace.#T2##SUB#
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lim postures up.
Lim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lim wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Lim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Lim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galvao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lim has managed to get both his arms back between Galvao's legs - danger averted.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Lim from controlling successfully.
Lim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galvao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galvao is trying to keep Lim in close. #SUB#
Lim is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Galvao has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lim is looking to defend but Galvao has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lim! Galvao pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lim taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Galvao!
Julio Galvao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC Showtime 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Galvao avoids the body shot from Tan.
Galvao wants to counter with a clinch but Tan pushes him away.
Galvao fails with the takedown.
Galvao blocks a jab.
Galvao tries to clinch up but Tan circles away and keeps his distance.
Tan slips under a jab from Galvao.
It looked like Tan 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 ducks under a wild hook from Tan.
Galvao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Tan's head coaches at Pro Pain Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Galvao works the jab nicely.
Galvao avoids the body shot from Tan.
Galvao tries to counter with a clinch but Tan shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Tan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tan jabs Galvao right on the nose. Galvao blinks but takes it well.
Galvao throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tan counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Galvao moves into the clinch.
Galvao jumps guard but Tan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Galvao's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Galvao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galvao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Galvao jumps into guard, dragging Tan to the mat. #T2##SUB2#
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tan 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. #SUB2#
Galvao is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Galvao's body to avoid the submission. Galvao has instead reached around Tan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Galvao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Galvao!
After winning the bout, Julio Galvao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 7: Koreshkov vs. Dahlen
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Galvao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Galvao gets caught napping as Banks dives in and scores a takedown. Galvao manages to retain guard.
Banks looking to sit in guard and control but Galvao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Galvao 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. #SUB#
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao passes into half guard.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Galvao is trying for a kimura here. Banks looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Galvao wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Galvao!
Julio Galvao thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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