PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davi Nanini (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!

Nanini
vs
Galvao

191 cm
28
194 lbs
15 - 13 - 1

180 cm
24
197 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Nanini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Galvao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Galvao is taking a breather. Nanini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Galvao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nanini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Galvao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Galvao tries to pass to full mount but Nanini defends it.
Nanini tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg.
Nanini is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao is thwarting Nanini's attempts to control the position.

Nanini actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao controlling the action here.
Nanini tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galvao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nanini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Galvao looks to land a left hand but Nanini moved out of range nicely.

Galvao gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nanini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nanini is not content to let Galvao control the position.
Nanini is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control but Nanini is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Nanini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao takes a little break here. Nanini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Galvao working the head and body with strikes.
Galvao misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nanini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanini wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao working over Nanini with some ground and pound. Nanini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanini is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.
Nanini is staying active underneath Galvao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galvao working over Nanini with some ground and pound. Nanini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nanini is pressing down on Galvao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao postures up in Nanini's guard and throws a big left but Nanini blocks it.
Nanini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
Nanini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nanini drops back looking for a leg! Galvao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galvao manages to kick Nanini off! Nanini jumps back into Galvao's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nanini manages to get himself to full guard.
Galvao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Nanini is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Galvao passes Nanini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galvao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nanini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Galvao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nanini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nanini looks to land a body kick but Galvao moved away.
No luck for Galvao with that takedown attempt.

Galvao gets a takedown into half guard.
Nanini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galvao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galvao's back!

Nanini working for the choke.
Galvao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Galvao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Nanini is persistently looking for the submission but Galvao is defending it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Galvao tries to escape but Nanini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galvao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nanini.
Galvao is trying to escape the mount.
Nanini sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Galvao can't escape the position.

Nanini is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Nanini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davi Nanini!