PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ipu Fokislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fokislav comes to the cage accompanied by Links 2-3-4 - Rammstein. Andre Galvao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ipu Fokislav's chin.

Fokislav
vs
Galvao

180 cm
23
196 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
197 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ipu Fokislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fokislav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.
Fokislav throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fokislav fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Galvao stuffs the takedown attempt from Fokislav. Fokislav gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipu Fokislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fokislav is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galvao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fokislav.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Galvao.
No luck for Galvao with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokislav throws a head kick but Galvao moves out of range.
Fokislav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fokislav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Galvao counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokislav tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Galvao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fokislav won't be happy with that.
Galvao creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Galvao looks up at the clock and then as Fokislav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Galvao smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Galvao looks up at the clock and then as Fokislav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Galvao smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Fokislav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fokislav regains half guard.
Fokislav is breathing heavily.
Fokislav wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galvao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fokislav's head.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Fokislav is defending well.
Galvao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fokislav to regain full guard.
Fokislav keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
Fokislav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fokislav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fokislav throws a leg kick that misses.
Fokislav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galvao.
Fokislav closes the distance but Galvao moves to the side

and Galvao counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Fokislav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fokislav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav working a defensive guard here.
Galvao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galvao thows a big elbow that misses.
Fokislav 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fokislav is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fokislav throws a sloppy head kick and Galvao moves out of range easily.
Ipu Fokislav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Galvao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fokislav stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fokislav with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galvao counters with a stiff right hand.
Fokislav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fokislav clinches but Galvao breaks the clinch
and Galvao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fokislav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Fokislav pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fokislav tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Galvao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvao distracts Fokislav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fokislav keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
Fokislav wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Galvao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Galvao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fokislav is looking to escape.
Galvao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fokislav is pressing down on Galvao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galvao landing some decent shots from guard.
Fokislav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galvao is in close to Fokislav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andre Galvao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galvao throwing strikes but missing.
Fokislav looking for a sweep. Not yet Fokislav, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Fokislav is keeping the position.
Fokislav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fokislav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galvao throwing strikes from guard but Fokislav blocks nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fokislav clinches but Galvao breaks the clinch

and Galvao counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Galvao are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fokislav is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
Fokislav gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is thwarting Fokislav's attempts to control the position.
Galvao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galvao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Galvao throwing shots but Fokislav is blocking nicely.
Fokislav is concentrating on defense, preventing Galvao from advancing position.
Galvao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fokislav's head.
Fokislav works his way to full guard. Good work.

Galvao is sitting in close to Fokislav's body. Fokislav has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Galvao is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Galvao is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fokislav.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ipu Fokislav!