PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Galvao
vs
Man

171 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

HARDCORE Fighting Brand
Syndicate Drugs

Adriana's Secret

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 0 - 0 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ip Man!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galvao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
Man looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Man wants to stand but Galvao is controlling the position.
Man can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galvao controls the pace.

Man is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Galvao just leaning against Man, taking a breather.

Galvao pulls guard successfully.
Galvao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man preventing the sweep.

Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Galvao is trying to keep Man in close.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao.

Galvao pushes Man off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galvao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ip Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man has his takedown stuffed

and Galvao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Galvao tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.
Galvao trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Galvao tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.

Galvao is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galvao to get the leverage.
Man tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galvao decides to return to a standing position.

Galvao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao unloading with bombs!
Man is trying to escape the mount but Galvao keeps good control and instead manages to take Man's back.
Galvao tries to keep control of the position but Man is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Galvao sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Man taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Galvao!