PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wallid Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ismail
vs
Galvao

170 cm
28
182 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

170 cm
29
169 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallid Ismail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Galvao enables Ismail to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galvao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ismail defends well.
Ismail tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ismail passes into half guard.
Ismail is nestled in close to Galvao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Ismail trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
Ismail trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ismail wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ismail prevents Galvao from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ismail seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Ismail is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.

Ismail is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ismail to get the leverage.

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

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ismail wants to take a breather but Galvao is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismail wants to take a breather but Galvao is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ismail tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.
Ismail works his way into full mount!
Ismail wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Ismail has a good base and remains in mount.
Galvao regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galvao is in trouble now - Ismail has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail tries to control but Galvao wriggling away.

Ismail with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Galvao is trying desperately to improve position.
Galvao regains half guard.
Ismail works his way into side control.
Galvao being controlled for a moment.
Galvao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ismail is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismail manages to get to full guard.

Ismail is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ismail is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismail is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Galvao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ismail is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Galvao, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallid Ismail dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ismail bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galvao gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.

Ismail is looking for a kimura here.
Galvao is not content to let Ismail control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail moves into full mount! Galvao won't be happy about that!
Galvao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wallid Ismail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ismail controlling the action here.

Ismail is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ismail.
Ismail is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galvao!
Ismail trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao working to try and regain half guard.

Ismail is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Galvao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Galvao shrugs it off.
Ismail lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Galvao hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismail is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Galvao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Ismail wants to finish this one by submission but Galvao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ismail.
Ismail prevents Galvao from getting the reversal.

Ismail stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Ismail scores with a takedown into Galvao's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ismail trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ismail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ismail avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Galvao working for a triangle but Ismail defends it easily.
Ismail works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.

Ismail moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Galvao.
The referee asks Ismail politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ismail prefers to stall for the moment though.

Ismail stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galvao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ismail tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galvao is in Ismail's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galvao postures up in Ismail's guard and throws a big left but Ismail blocks it.
Galvao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Galvao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ismail utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ismail is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ismail passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ismail with good strikes from the mount here!
Galvao is looking to improve his position but Ismail isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallid Ismail dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Galvao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ismail to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Galvao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ismail passes into half guard.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ismail passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Galvao!
Galvao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ismail tries to control but Galvao wriggling away.

Ismail is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ismail shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ismail was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Galvao working to try and regain half guard.
Ismail controlling his opponent.
Ismail wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ismail is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Galvao is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Galvao flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ismail anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Galvao and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ismail slips an arm under Galvao chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ismail has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ismail is squeezing on Galvao like an anaconda would it's prey. Galvao fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wallid Ismail!