PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Ferreiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreiro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember the Name - Fort Minor. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Galvao
vs
Ferreiro

171 cm
26
169 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

173 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Ferreiro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galvao gets caught flat footed, as Ferreiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ferreiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferreiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
I looks like Ferreiro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferreiro wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galvao's guard.
Ferreiro trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Ferreiro trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Galvao wants to get back to full guard.
Galvao is trying to maintain the position but Ferreiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferreiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galvao is in trouble now - Ferreiro has advanced to mount!
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferreiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferreiro content just to control the position here.
Ferreiro wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.

Despite being in the dominant position, Miguel Ferreiro just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Galvao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferreiro's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferreiro is on top in guard.
Ferreiro trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Ferreiro stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galvao trying to remain calm as Ferreiro controls from the top position.
Ferreiro trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
Ferreiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Galvao kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galvao is trying to escape the position but Ferreiro is controlling the position.
Galvao is trying to control Ferreiro's posture but Ferreiro avoids it.
Ferreiro trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferreiro shoots and misses
and Galvao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Galvao misses with a takedown

and Ferreiro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galvao won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Ferreiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Galvao doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ferreiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferreiro looking to pass the guard.
Ferreiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Ferreiro from controlling successfully.
Ferreiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galvao's guard.
Galvao wants to improve his position but Ferreiro is controlling well.

Ferreiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferreiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreiro controlling the action here.
Galvao trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ferreiro controlling the action here.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Ferreiro from controlling successfully.

Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferreiro defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreiro trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferreiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Miguel Ferreiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreiro looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferreiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Galvao counters with a shoot takedown. Ferreiro fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Ferreiro keeps moving.
Galvao prevents Ferreiro from getting back to his feet.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ferreiro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ferreiro shoots and misses

and Galvao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferreiro working a defensive guard here.
Ferreiro pulls Galvao in close to his closed guard and prevents Galvao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Galvao controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control but Ferreiro is working from the bottom.
Ferreiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreiro, not yet.
Ferreiro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Ferreiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferreiro manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Ferreiro's guard.
Galvao trying to control but Ferreiro is working from the bottom.
Ferreiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson Galvao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferreiro doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Galvao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreiro won't be happy with that.
Ferreiro is looking for a sweep.

Galvao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferreiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Galvao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferreiro, who protects the arm well.
Ferreiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Galvao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferreiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferreiro gets full guard.
Ferreiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreiro trying to keep a closed guard but Galvao is proving a slippery customer.

Ferreiro looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Galvao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galvao is one step ahead there.
Ferreiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ferreiro content just to control the position here.
Galvao is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferreiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ferreiro is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Galvao is in real trouble.
Ferreiro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ferreiro is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.

Ferreiro working for the choke.
Ferreiro tries to keep control of the position but Galvao is staying busy.
Good control from Ferreiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Ferreiro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galvao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Galvao is keeping busy.
Ferreiro biding his time, controlling Galvao.
Galvao turns into Ferreiro and is now in his guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miguel Ferreiro.
I think Ferreiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Ferreiro!