PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cirilo Galiei has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Galiei
vs
Morrow

183 cm
27
136 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

160 cm
26
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cirilo Galiei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leslie Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morrow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galiei on his heels. He'll look to pass Galiei's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrow advances to half guard.

Morrow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Morrow decides to stand and escape the position.

Galiei clinches up with Morrow and pushes him back against the cage.
Galiei is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Morrow has picked Galiei up - he's going for a ride! Morrow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Morrow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galiei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrow.
Galiei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrow on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galiei wants to get back to full guard but Morrow has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrow goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galiei turns into him and now he's in Morrow's guard.
Galiei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Morrow is looking for a triangle but Galiei pushes his legs off easily.
Morrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Galiei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Morrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galiei defends well.
Morrow trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galiei is aware though and is defending well.

Morrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galiei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galiei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Morrow looking for a guillotine here but Galiei defends easily.
Morrow is trying to keep Galiei in close.

Morrow pushes Galiei off and scrambles back to his feet.

Morrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrow is looking for a kimura here.
Galiei is refusing to be controlled, as Morrow sits in half guard.

Morrow is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leslie Morrow dominated that 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.

Galiei moves out of range as Morrow strikes.

Galiei instigates a clinch.

Morrow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Galiei is trying to keep an underhook but Morrow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Galiei is looking to escape.

Morrow decides to stand up.
Morrow dives in and grabs Galiei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galiei pushes down on Morrow's head and hops out.

Galiei moves into the clinch.

Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galiei closes the distance and pushes Morrow back into the cage.
Galiei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galiei looking to slow down the pace here.

Morrow jumps into guard, dragging Galiei to the mat.

Morrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galiei defends well.
Galiei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Morrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galiei is aware though and is defending well.

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

Morrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morrow can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Morrow is looking for a triangle but Galiei pushes his legs off easily.

Morrow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Morrow wriggles free and stands up.

Galiei moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei is pressed up against the cage. Morrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galiei down to the mat. Galiei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morrow shoots in for a double leg but Galiei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cirilo Galiei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Morrow.
Morrow is breathing heavily.

Galiei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrow, pushing him back against the cage.
Galiei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrow is working for takedown but Galiei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Galiei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morrow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Galiei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Galiei tries to throw a body punch but Morrow avoids it by throwing Galiei back against the cage.
Morrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrow fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrow controls his hands.
Morrow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Galiei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morrow wants to take the fight to the mat but Galiei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galiei throws a head punch that misses.
Galiei gets underhooks to prevent Morrow's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrow.
Galiei lands a shoulder strike.
Galiei struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrow controls his hands.
Morrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galiei prevents it.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Galiei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow has Galiei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galiei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galiei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Galiei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leslie Morrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Galiei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galiei misses with a body punch.
Galiei can't find room to land a body shot as Morrow controls the action.
Galiei misses with some punches.

Morrow tightens his grip and picks Galiei up, before dumping him to the ground. Galiei manages to land in guard.
Morrow throws an elbow that misses. Galiei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrow's guard. Nice move by Galiei!

Morrow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galiei trying to control but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Galiei looking to sit in guard and control but Morrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow is stalling in the full guard.
Morrow wants to control from the top but Galiei keeps moving.
Galiei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrow throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow passes into half guard.

Galiei is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrow.
Galiei is trying to stand back up but Morrow is controlling him

Morrow is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Galiei as he works his way to full guard.
Leslie Morrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrow wants to control from the top but Galiei keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrow slips nicely into half guard.

Morrow is working for a kimura but Galiei is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leslie Morrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Morrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Galiei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrow seems to be working for a kimura but Galiei defends the submission attempt.
Morrow stalling.
Morrow working Galiei over with strikes.

Morrow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galiei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cirilo Galiei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Morrow is working for a kimura but Galiei is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leslie Morrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morrow 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leslie Morrow!