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Event:
RMMA 17 - Cooper v Kataski 2
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Mica Galvao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mica Galvao moves into full mount! Ricardo won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Mica Galvao has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Mica Galvao is working for a guillotine from mount but Ricardo frees his head quite easily.
Ricardo has given up his back here. Will Mica Galvao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Mica Galvao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ricardo tries to break free.
Ricardo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mica Galvao.
#SUB#
Mica Galvao working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ricardo is doing well to defend. Mica Galvao seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ricardo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mica Mica Galvao! |
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Event:
RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Stafford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mica Galvao but Mica Galvao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mica Galvao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stafford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stafford gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Mica Galvao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mica Galvao passes Stafford's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Mica Galvao seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford tries to roll over but Mica Galvao keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mica Galvao is trying for a kimura here. Stafford looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mica Galvao wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mica Mica Galvao! |
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Event:
RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Mica Galvao shoots for a takedown but Huang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mica Galvao looks for a takedown but Huang sprawls well.
Mica Galvao darts in looking for a takedown but Huang gets double underhooks and turns Mica Galvao into the cage.
As Mica Galvao tries to get set, Huang tries to push him back and clinch up but Mica Galvao manages to avoid the attempt.
Jonathan Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Mica Galvao.
Mica Galvao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mica Galvao somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mica Galvao keeps the fight on the outside.
Huang stuffs the takedown.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mica Galvao tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mica Galvao to the ground. Mica Galvao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Huang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mica Galvao.
Mica Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mica Galvao stuffs the takedown.
Mica Galvao has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Mica Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
Mica Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Huang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mica Galvao keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Mica Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Huang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3##SUB#
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Mica Galvao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mica Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
Mica Galvao is looking to control Huang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mica Galvao avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mica Galvao gets full guard.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang won't allow Mica Galvao to sweep him here.
Mica Galvao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mica Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mica Galvao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Huang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Huang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mica Galvao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huang defends it well.
Huang looks for a takedown but Mica Galvao sprawls well.
Huang fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mica Galvao keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang blocks a head kick by Mica Galvao.
Huang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Huang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mica Galvao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huang is in Mica Galvao's guard.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Mica Galvao is keeping the position.
Huang won't allow Mica Galvao to sweep him here. #T1#
Mica Galvao is trying to control the position but Huang postures up.
Huang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mica Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position.
Huang content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mica Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mica Galvao is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mica Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Huang is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Huang pushes down on Mica Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mica Galvao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mica Galvao tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mica Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mica Galvao won't allow Huang to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mica Galvao moves into full guard.
Huang wants to control from the top but Mica Galvao keeps moving.
Huang is really struggling to control Mica Galvao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mica Galvao is trying to keep Huang in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Huang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mica Galvao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huang doesn't manage to clinch there - Mica Galvao circles away.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Mica Galvao shows good takedown defense.
Mica Galvao with the counter takedown but Huang avoids it easily.
Mica Galvao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mica Galvao fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Huang tries to sprawl but Mica Galvao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Huang trying to control here.
#T1#
Huang gets full guard.#SUB#
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mica Galvao tries to roll over but Huang keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mica Galvao wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
#T2#
Mica Galvao is not content to let Huang control the position.
Huang works his foot free and advances to mount.
Huang wants to control the pace but Mica Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Mica Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huang wants to take Mica Galvao's back but he can't do it this time.
Huang controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Mica Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang trying to control but Mica Galvao is having none of it.
Mica Galvao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huang throws some wild stikes that Mica Galvao manages to avoid easily.
Mica Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Mica Galvao wants to control but Huang is having none of it.
Huang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mica Galvao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Huang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mica Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mica Galvao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Huang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huang, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Huang! |
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Event:
RMMA 5 - Nyambat v Dos Santos
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Mica Galvao scores with a takedown into Ricardo's guard.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mica Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ricardo working for a triangle but Mica Galvao defends it easily.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mica Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Ricardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricardo manages to kick Mica Galvao off! Mica Galvao jumps back into Ricardo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Mica Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Ricardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricardo manages to kick Mica Galvao off! Mica Galvao jumps back into Ricardo's guard.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mica Galvao is one step ahead there.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
Ricardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ricardo, not yet. #SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mica Galvao wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving.
Mica Galvao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position.
Mica Galvao uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
Ricardo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mica Galvao trying to control the position.
Ricardo trying to control but Mica Galvao is working from the bottom.
Ricardo prevents Mica Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Ricardo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ricardo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mica Galvao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mica Galvao manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Mica Galvao pulls Ricardo in close to prevent any damage.
Mica Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricardo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mica Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mica Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricardo is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Ricardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mica Galvao defends it easily.
Mica Galvao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ricardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mica Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mica Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rigoberto Ricardo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mica Galvao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ricardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mica Galvao uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to hold on but Mica Galvao postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricardo working to try and regain half guard.
Mica Galvao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricardo can do to turn this around?
Ricardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Mica Galvao keeps moving. #T1#
Mica Galvao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ricardo preventing the sweep.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position here.
Ricardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mica Galvao's guard.
Ricardo wants to pass to mount but Mica Galvao is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mica Galvao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mica Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Ricardo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mica Galvao is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Ricardo tries for a kimura but Mica Galvao is defending well.
Ricardo wants to control but Mica Galvao is keeping him busy.
Mica Galvao sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ricardo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mica Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricardo trying to control from half guard but Mica Galvao is working away. #SUB#
Mica Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo uses his free foot to push down on Mica Galvao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mica Galvao. #T3#
Mica Galvao wants to control but Ricardo is having none of it.
Mica Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mica Galvao has given up his back here. Will Ricardo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rigoberto Ricardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mica Galvao wants to escape the position.
Mica Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mica Galvao tries to roll but Ricardo sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mica Galvao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ricardo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mica Galvao is defending well though. Ricardo let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB2#
Ricardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Mica Galvao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ricardo gets his way!
Mica Galvao is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ricardo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mica Galvao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mica Galvao trying to control the position but Ricardo manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigoberto Ricardo 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! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mica Galvao feints and as Ricardo raises his hands in defense, Mica Galvao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for a guillotine here but Mica Galvao defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Mica Galvao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ricardo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mica Galvao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ricardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mica Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying to get an arm triangle but Ricardo is defending well. #T1#
Mica Galvao advances to mount.
Mica Galvao controlling his opponent.
Ricardo is desperately trying to improve his position but Mica Galvao has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricardo gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mica Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Ricardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Mica Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricardo is refusing to be controlled, as Mica Galvao sits in half guard. #T2#
Ricardo moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ricardo has his foot on Mica Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mica Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mica Galvao advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mica Galvao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mica Galvao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ricardo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mica Galvao.
#T3##SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mica Galvao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ricardo won't allow Mica Galvao to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ricardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rigoberto Ricardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mica Galvao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mica Galvao has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mica Mica Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mica Galvao looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mica Mica Galvao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ricardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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