PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Galvao (ranked 4616 p4p, 3722 weight class) and Mike Ziskie (ranked 569 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Ziskie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Galvao
vs
Ziskie

180 cm
25
186
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
186
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ziskie.

Ziskie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao manages to get back to half guard.
Ziskie prevents Galvao from improving his position.

Ziskie 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 Ziskie.
Ziskie wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Ziskie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.

Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ziskie 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.

Ziskie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Ziskie works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Galvao can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskie wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao regains half guard.

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

Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Ziskie trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.

Ziskie is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziskie to get the leverage.
Galvao trying to control but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie is looking to advance position but Galvao won't allow it.
Well, if Ziskie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Galvao is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziskie.
Galvao manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ziskie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ziskie pushes down on Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ziskie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galvao is just riding it out for now. Ziskie eventually gives up the hold.

Ziskie 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 Ziskie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galvao.

Ziskie feints and as Galvao raises his hands in defense, Ziskie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galvao looking for a sweep. Not yet Galvao, not yet.

Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziskie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Galvao has his foot on Ziskie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziskie works his way back into a safe position though.
Ziskie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ziskie works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ziskie throwing strikes here but Galvao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ziskie is looking to work his way around to Galvao's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Ziskie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ziskie.
Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ziskie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Galvao is holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie tries to take Galvao's back but instead Galvao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

Ziskie is working for a kimura but Galvao is defending it quite comfortably.
Galvao won't allow Ziskie to pass to mount.

Ziskie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Mike Ziskie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziskie trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to improve his position.

Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ziskie is looking to advance position but Galvao won't allow it.

Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ziskie.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie wants to stand and escape but instead Galvao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws a big elbow that misses.

Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziskie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galvao postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it.

Ziskie has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ziskie looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.

Ziskie pushes a forearm under Galvao's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Galvao is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ziskie!