PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Galvao
vs
Blaster

170 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
178 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Blaster!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galvao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaster swivels and escapes.
Galvao tries to land a leg kick but Blaster saw it coming and moves away.
Blaster slaps away a takedown attempt from Galvao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Galvao misses with a leg kick.
Galvao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaster's waist but Blaster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galvao off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaster lands a jab to the head.

Blaster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blaster lands in his opponent's guard.

Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galvao is trying to control the position but Blaster postures up.
Galvao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Blaster tries to pass.
Blaster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Galvao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blaster tries to score with some ground and pound. Galvao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Galvao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blaster.
Blaster tries to score with some ground and pound. Galvao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Blaster trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
Blaster is trying to ground and pound but Galvao uses the momentary lack of control by Blaster to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaster connects with a nice short shot to Galvao's temple.
Blaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Galvao is trying is best to control the position here.
Blaster tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.
Galvao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blaster lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blaster.
Blaster pushing down on Galvao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blaster frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Galvao regains half guard.
Galvao is pressing down on Blaster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Galvao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Galvao is breathing heavily.

Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaster lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster distracts Galvao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Blaster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blaster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blaster thows a big elbow that misses.

Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blaster defends well.

Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Blaster defends easily.
Blaster pushing down on Galvao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Galvao misses with a takedown

and Blaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galvao's guard.
Blaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Galvao has wrist control.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blaster postures up and lands a big shot to Galvao's brow.
Galvao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaster throws a strike but Galvao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaster is keeping the position for now.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Blaster.
Blaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaster is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galvao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Galvao with a poor takedown
and Blaster counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaster lands a jab to the head.
Blaster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galvao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galvao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaster misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Blaster does no damage.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galvao circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Galvao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaster counters with a leg kick.
Blaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blaster lands a jab to the nose.
Galvao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster scores with a one two! Galvao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blaster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaster counters with a series of strikes. Galvao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blaster tried to score with a low kick but Galvao checks it.
Galvao closes the distance looking to clinch

and Blaster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blaster distracts Galvao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Galvao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Galvao has wrist control.
Blaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blaster passes Galvao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaster thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Galvao to regain full guard.
Blaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Blaster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Galvao is trying to keep Blaster in close.

Galvao has his foot on Blaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaster works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaster looking to pass the guard.

Blaster has gone for a leg lock! Galvao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blaster's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Blaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galvao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Galvao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaster.
Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Galvao with a poor takedown
and Blaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blaster throws and elbow that misses. Galvao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blaster's guard. Nice move by Galvao!
Blaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaster wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaster keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
Blaster is trying to control the position but Galvao postures up.
Blaster tries to strike from the bottom.
Galvao preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaster.

Galvao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Galvao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blaster is not content to let Galvao control the position.
Blaster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Blaster keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaster is on top in guard.
Galvao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blaster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Galvao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blaster uses it to pass to side control.

Blaster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blaster trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao manages to get back to half guard.
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaster thows a huge punch but Galvao dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Blaster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blaster thows a huge punch but Galvao dodges it nicely.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Blaster frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Galvao working to try and regain half guard.
Blaster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Blaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blaster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Blaster!