PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boon Baboon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baboon comes to the cage accompanied by Masterchef Synesthesia. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Baboon
vs
Galvao

180 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
169 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boon Baboon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galvao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baboon is trying to defend but Galvao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baboon moves into full guard.

Baboon looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.

Baboon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Galvao with a flurry of punches that miss.

Baboon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galvao throwing strikes from guard but Baboon blocks nicely.

Baboon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baboon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galvao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Baboon working for a triangle but Galvao defends it easily.
Galvao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baboon is keeping the position for now.

Baboon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Baboon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baboon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Baboon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvao is looking to work some ground and pound but Baboon has wrist control.
Galvao thows a big elbow that misses.
Galvao won't allow Baboon to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baboon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galvao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baboon's guard.

Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baboon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galvao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baboon defending well though.
Baboon tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg.
Galvao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Galvao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Galvao is looking to advance position but Baboon won't allow it.
Galvao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baboon wants to get back to full guard.

Baboon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baboon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Galvao is looking for a kimura but Baboon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galvao to get the leverage.
Galvao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baboon defending well though.

Galvao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baboon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baboon.
Galvao throwing strikes from guard but Baboon blocks nicely.

Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Galvao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baboon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galvao has managed to get both his arms back between Baboon's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baboon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galvao defends it easily.
Baboon is breathing heavily.

Baboon is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Baboon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Baboon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baboon manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Baboon's guard.
Galvao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Baboon is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Galvao throwing strikes from guard but Baboon blocks nicely.
Galvao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Baboon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Baboon misses with a body shot

so Galvao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Baboon looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.

Baboon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Baboon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galvao is aware though and is defending well.

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.
Galvao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Baboon is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.

Baboon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baboon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Baboon is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.

Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Baboon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baboon manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Baboon's guard.
Galvao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galvao is breathing heavily.

Baboon looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.

Baboon has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baboon has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.

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

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

Baboon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.
Galvao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galvao advances to half guard.
Galvao is looking to advance position but Baboon won't allow it.
Baboon wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baboon actively working from the bottom here.
Baboon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Baboon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Galvao thows a huge punch but Baboon dodges it nicely.

Galvao is looking for a kimura here.

Baboon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Baboon looking for submissions off his back.
Galvao thows a huge punch but Baboon dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Baboon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.

Galvao is looking for a kimura here.
Galvao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baboon tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Baboon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galvao.

Baboon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galvao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baboon wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Galvao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Galvao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baboon's guard.

Baboon is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.

Baboon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Baboon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galvao defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galvao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Baboon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baboon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Baboon looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galvao pushing down on Baboon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baboon tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Galvao throwing shots but Baboon is blocking nicely.
Galvao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baboon is trying to escape the mount.
Baboon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Galvao.
Baboon blocking the ground and pound.

Galvao swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Baboon is now in Galvao's guard. A big mistake from Galvao there, giving up the dominant position!
Baboon advances to half guard.

Baboon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baboon trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well.

Baboon seems to be looking for submissions.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.

Baboon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.

Baboon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baboon is looking for a kimura here.

Baboon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galvao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galvao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baboon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baboon's back!
Baboon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Galvao.
Baboon rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
Galvao doesn't have the hooks in and Baboon manages to turn into his guard.

Galvao has his foot on Baboon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baboon works his way back into a safe position though.

Baboon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Baboon seems to have locked his on tight now - Galvao screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Baboon, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Boon Baboon!