PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadão. Antonio Galvao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Galvao
vs
Silva

182 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Swiss Systems Fight School

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 Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galvao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Galvao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Galvao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva trying to hold on to Galvao's head to control him but Galvao postures up.
Galvao is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva is pressing down on Galvao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galvao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Galvao lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao looking to pass the guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.

Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Galvao has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Galvao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
Galvao working Silva over with strikes.

Galvao seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks gassed!
Galvao is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.

Galvao is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silva as he works his way to full guard.
Silva looking to control.

Galvao drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Galvao as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Silva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Galvao! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Antonio Galvao!