PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Ferris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Ferris told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Galiei
vs
Ferris

183 cm
35
136 lbs
4 - 41 - 2

178 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 4 - 41 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cirilo Galiei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Ferris!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferris pushes Galiei up against the cage in a clinch.
Galiei misses with a hook to the ribs.

Ferris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galiei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galiei takes one on the button.

It looks like Cirilo Galiei has been cut.
Ferris throws a right and a left that Galiei avoids nicely.

Ferris closes the distance and clinches.

Ferris breaks from the clinch.

Galiei gets tackled into the cage by Ferris. Ferris maintains the clinch.
Galiei can't find room to land a body shot as Ferris controls the action.

Ferris breaks from the clinch.

Ferris instigates a clinch.

Ferris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferris pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ferris clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ferris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferris misses with a hook. Galiei ducked under it nicely.
Galiei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferris throws a body punch but Galiei moves out of range.

Ferris closes the distance and clinches.
Galiei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferris blocks an uppercut.

Ferris manages to break the clinch.

Ferris clinches up with Galiei and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferris tries to land a knee to the head but Galiei blocks with his arms.
Galiei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferris has had enough of the clinch but Galiei keeps him there for the moment.
Galiei avoiding damage as Ferris throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galiei tries to clinch but Ferris moves away
and Ferris counters with a straight right hand.
Galiei wants to clinch but Ferris slips to the side

and Ferris counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferris lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferris has had enough of the clinch but Galiei keeps him there for the moment.
Galiei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferris tries to break free but Galiei pushes him back against the cage.
Galiei trying to stall but Ferris improves his position.
Ferris lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Ferris manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Ferris. Those never looked like landing.

Ferris moves into the clinch.

Ferris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harry Ferris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferris has closed the distance and engaged Galiei in a clinch.
Ferris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferris tries to work over Galiei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galiei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Ferris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harry Ferris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferris throws a sloppy head kick and Galiei moves out of range easily.

Galiei drives through with a takedown into Ferris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Galiei is controlling him.
Ferris is looking to stand back up but Galiei counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ferris.

Galiei gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferris closes the distance and clinches.

Ferris breaks from the clinch.
Ferris throws a series of punches but Galiei avoids them all with ease.
Galiei wants to clinch

and Ferris counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galiei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Ferris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferris throws a head kick but Galiei moves out of range.

Ferris drives through and clinches with Galiei against the cage.
Galiei misses with a punch on the inside.
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.

Ferris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Ferris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cirilo Galiei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ferris clinches.

Ferris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galiei tries to clinch

and Ferris counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferris working hard to break the clinch.
Ferris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferris struggles to land a body shot inside as Galiei controls his hands.
Galiei struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferris controls his hands.
Ferris pushes Galiei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ferris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ferris.
Ferris scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Galiei gets tackled into the cage by Ferris. Ferris maintains the clinch.

Ferris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harry Ferris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galiei doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferris circles away.
Ferris throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Galiei as he checks the leg kick.
Ferris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galiei moves to clinch but Ferris breaks away
and Ferris counters with a head kick.
Galiei tries to clinch but Ferris moves out of range.

Ferris closes the distance and clinches.

Ferris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ferris.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferris forces Galiei back against the cage and clinches.

Ferris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galiei shoots in but Ferris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galiei blocks a head kick by Ferris.

Ferris has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galiei.
Ferris working aggressively here.
Harry Ferris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Galiei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galiei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferris's elbow.
Ferris's coach down at Wolfgangs Fight Camp $80 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ferris's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Ferris on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferris trying to stall but Galiei improves his position.

Ferris manages to break the clinch.

Ferris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ferris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferris tries to land a knee to the head but Galiei blocks with his arms.
Ferris blocks a body shot from Galiei.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferris tries a body shot but Galiei blocks it.
Ferris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galiei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galiei tries to stall but Ferris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galiei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferris smiles and moves away.

Ferris moves into the clinch.

Ferris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferris throws a half hearted mid kick.

Ferris moves into range and clinches up with Galiei.
Galiei is trying to pull guard but Ferris has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cirilo Galiei. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ferris moves into the clinch.
Ferris has a couple of punches blocked by Galiei.
Galiei blocks an uppercut.

Ferris breaks from the clinch.
Ferris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Galiei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ferris clinches up against the cage.
Galiei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Ferris.
Ferris misses with a punch on the inside.
Galiei is trying to pull guard but Ferris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Galiei avoiding damage as Ferris throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Ferris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cirilo Galiei's cut.
That's time! Galiei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ferris darts in and clinches Galiei up against the cage.

Ferris manages to break the clinch.
Galiei tries to clinch up but Ferris circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferris keeps the fight on the outside.

Ferris clinches.
Ferris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galiei's elbow.
Ferris wants to stall.

Ferris breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Galiei takes a step back to recover.
Ferris misses with a wild combination.
Galiei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferris swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferris lands a leg kick that knocks Galiei off balance momentarily.
Ferris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galiei moves in looking to clinch but Ferris pushes him off.
Ferris scores with a head kick.
Galiei doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferris circles away.
Ferris throws a leg kick but Galiei sees it coming and moves out of range.

Ferris drives through and clinches with Galiei against the cage.
Ferris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galiei backwards.
Ferris swings wildly with an uppercut but Galiei uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ferris breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Ferris.

Galiei moves into the clinch.
Ferris wants to get back to striking at distance but Galiei won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galiei backwards.
Ferris prevents a body shot from Galiei.

Ferris manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Galiei's head.

Ferris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferris throws a head punch that misses.
Galiei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Galiei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferris can't break the clinch.
Harry Ferris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ferris closes the distance and pushes Galiei back into the cage.
Galiei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferris's elbow.
Ferris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galiei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferris after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Ferris.
Ferris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferris throws a head punch that misses.

Ferris breaks from the clinch.
Galiei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferris misses with a head kick.
Galiei tries to clinch there but Ferris circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei tries to clinch up but Ferris circles away and keeps his distance.

Ferris clinches up with Galiei and pushes him back against the cage.
Galiei tries to throw a body punch but Ferris avoids it by throwing Galiei back against the cage.

Ferris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferris lands a head kick!
Galiei tries to clinch but Ferris moves out of range.
Galiei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galiei moves in looking to clinch but Ferris pushes him off.

Galiei tries to keep at a distance but Ferris has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferris wants to get back to striking at distance but Galiei won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Ferris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferris 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Ferris!