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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 531 p4p, 74 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 350 p4p, 50 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Galanos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jordon 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.
Galanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordon.
Jordon closes the distance and pushes Galanos back into the cage.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanos blocking some punches.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jordon.
Jordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon working aggressively here.
Galanos presses Jordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordon.
Galanos lands a nice uppercut.
Galanos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos blocking some punches.
Jordon effectively controlling the action here.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galanos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galanos breaks from the clinch.
Jordon moves into range and clinches up with Galanos.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Jordon on the inside.
Jordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Galanos.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
Jordon throws a head punch that misses.
Jordon lands with a light punch inside.
Galanos presses Jordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galanos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordons head.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Jordon to work.
Jordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordon tries to work over Galanos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Jordon is trying to maintain a safe position but Galanos gets an underhook and turns Jordon into the cage.
Galanos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Galanos.
A short left from Jordon.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordon.
Jordon blocking some punches.
Jordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Galanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon slips under a jab from Galanos.
The fighters circling - Jordon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Galanos misses its target.
Galanos lands a nice shot to the body.
Galanos throws a sloppy head kick and Jordon moves out of range easily.
A jab from Galanos misses.
Jordon misses with a looping right.
Galanos has managed to clinch.
Jordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Galanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordon misses with a punch to the body.
Jordon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Galanos up against the cage.
Jordon trying to stall but Galanos improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jordon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Galanos can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
Galanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galanos lands a nice uppercut.
Jordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanos's elbow.
Galanos scores with a hook to the body.
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos dominated 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.
Jordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galanos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jordon, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Galanos.
Jordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordon cracks Galanos with a nice body shot.
Jordon looking to stall.
Galanos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordon swings for the body but Galanos moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon lands with a shot to the body.
Jordon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Galanos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Galanos blocks the low kick.
Donk. Galanos catches Jordon right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galanos.
A punch lands to the side of Jordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Galanos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galanos misses with a hook. Jordon ducked under it nicely.
Galanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordon can do to turn this around?
Jordon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Galanos can pounce on him.
Jordon lands with a hook. Galanos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos scores with a leg kick.
Jordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Galanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Galanos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jordon! But no joy.
Jordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Galanos slips under a jab.
Galanos wants to land a leg kick but Jordon is out of range.
Jordon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jordon walks into a stiff left hand from Galanos.
Jordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Galanos.
Jordon tries to pull guard but Galanos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jordon misses with some punches.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordon taking a breather.
Jordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galanos blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galanos.
Galanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Galanos misses its intended target.
Jordon lands a right hook to the body.
Galanos checks a leg kick nicely.
Jordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galanos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like James Jordon has been cut.
Jordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon throws a body kick that misses
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galanos throws a hook but Jordon blocks it.
Jordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jordon lands a glancing blow to the side of Galanos's head.
Galanos throws a lazy head kick
and Jordon counters with a low kick, right behind Galanos 's knee.
Galanos misses the jab.
Galanos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Jordon is predictable there
letting Galanos counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Jordon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Galanos scores with a hook to the body. Jordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jordon throws a sloppy body shot
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordon.
Jordon gets tackled into the cage by Galanos. Galanos maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Jordon.
Galanos pushes Jordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galanos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Galanos - that landed with a thud.
Galanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordon controls his hands.
Galanos throws a head punch that misses.
Jordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galanos backwards.
Galanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galanos scores with a shoulder strike.
Galanos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jordon wants to stall.
Galanos lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Jordon lands a body punch.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands.
Jordon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Galanos up against the cage.
Galanos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galanos.
Galanos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon blocks an uppercut.
Galanos prevents a body shot from Jordon.
Galanos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galanos digs a right hand into Jordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jordon's gas tank.
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galanos lands with a short shot to the head.
Galanos blocks a body shot from Jordon.
Jordon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Galanos lands with a right to the head.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jordon has Galanos pushed against the cage.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands.
Jordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordon is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
Jordon blocks an uppercut.
Jordon misses with a punch to the body.
Jordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Galanos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galanos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordon scores with a punch to the head.
Galanos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Galanos.
Jordon is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos moves into the clinch.
Jordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Galanos finish him?
Galanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordon's elbow.
Jordon seems to have recovered his senses.
Jordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galanos lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jordon.
Jordon working aggressively here.
Galanos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galanos digs a right hand into Jordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jordon's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hero Galanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galanos.
Galanos lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
Galanos misses with a body punch.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Jordon avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage.
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on James Jordon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Galanos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galanos punishes Jordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Jordon tries to clinch up.
Galanos clinches.
Galanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galanos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galanos lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jordon has Galanos up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Galanos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanos controls his hands.
Galanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jordon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Galanos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Jordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Jordon.
Galanos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
Galanos gets through Jordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galanos blocking some punches.
Jordon has a couple of punches blocked by Galanos.
Jordon blocks a body shot from Galanos.
Jordon tries to stall but Galanos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Galanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Galanos. That snapped Jordon's head back.
Jordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos connects with a leg kick. Jordon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galanos lands a big uppercut and Jordon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jordon looks OK. Galanos waves Jordon back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordon. Galanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galanos clinches up against the cage.
Galanos tries to work over Jordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordon.
Jordon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galanos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Galanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordon has a couple of punches blocked by Galanos.
Galanos lands a right hand.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galanos has a couple of punches blocked by Jordon.
Galanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galanos gets through Jordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galanos as Jordon tries to tie him up.
Galanos breaks from the clinch.
Galanos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jordon lunges at Galanos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galanos's hand.
Galanos with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jordon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galanos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Galanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galanos's corner calls for a 1-2. Galanos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galanos ducks under a wild hook from Jordon.
Galanos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jordon scores with a jab. Galanos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Galanos clobbers Jordon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jordon tries to keep at a distance but Galanos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jordon tries to stall but Galanos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos had his way with James Jordon in that round.
The cut man is working on James Jordon's cut.
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!
Jordon missing with a left hand there. Galanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galanos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jordon misses with a low kick.
Jordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Galanos. Galanos obviously looking to wear him down.
Galanos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Galanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon blocks a head kick by Galanos.
Jordon throws a series of punches but Galanos avoids them all with ease.
Galanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jordon misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos pushes Jordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Galanos tries to throw a body punch but Jordon avoids it by throwing Galanos back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galanos.
Jordon scores with a shot to the side of Galanos's head.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
Jordon scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galanos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jordon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Galanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordon's elbow.
Galanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Galanos.
Galanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Jordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Galanos scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jordon.
Galanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galanos.
Galanos clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon prevents a body shot from Galanos.
Jordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galanos backwards.
A short right from Galanos.
Jordon effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jordon seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Galanos throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Galanos.
Galanos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
Jordon tries to stall but Galanos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Galanos fails to land.
Galanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordon controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
Galanos misses with the head strike.
Jordon throws a head punch that misses.
Galanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jordon throws out a leg kick but Galanos moves out of range and Jordon only half commits.
Galanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordon manages to avoid it.
Hero Galanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Galanos. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot lands for Galanos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galanos lands a nice hook to Jordon's body. Jordon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Galanos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galanos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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