PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Galvao
vs
Jackson

180 cm
18
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galvao scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Galvao with a poor takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Galvao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Galvao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson jabs Galvao right on the nose. Galvao blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Galvao misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galvao fails with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Galvao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Galvao throws a lazy body kick
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Galvao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Galvaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Galvao is rocked!

Jackson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Galvao goes down! Can Jackson finish him!?
Oh Galvao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Galvao seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson wants to stand but Galvao has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Galvao.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galvao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson pushes down on Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Galvao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson controlling the pace.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Galvao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Galvao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Galvao with a poor takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malik Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galvao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Galvao on that attempt.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Galvao dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Galvao's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Galvao's defenses.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Galvao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galvao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galvao scrambles back to his feet.
Galvao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Galvao! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jackson wants to stand but Galvao is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Jackson stays in close to Galvao's body and controls the position.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson pushes down on Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.

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

Jackson is working for a kimura but Galvao is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Galvao!
Jackson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galvao is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao is working to get back to half guard.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson cracks Galvao with an open hand slap.
Galvao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Galvao persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Galvao avoids it with no problem.
Galvao needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Andre Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Galvao takes one to the chin there.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Galvao slips under a jab.
Galvao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Galvao off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Galvao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Galvao saw that one coming.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Galvao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galvao moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Jackson 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 moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Galvao defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galvao thinking.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Galvao's belly button to the back.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Galvao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson has control of Galvao's left arm, preventing Galvao from doing any damage.
Galvao is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Galvao has managed to sneak the leg through.

Galvao is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao prevents Jackson from improving his position.

Galvao has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? Galvao steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Galvao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Galvao!
Andre Galvao thanked the fans post fight for their support.