PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristobal Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Galvao
vs
Martin

177 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristobal Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dakota Martin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Galvao throws a body kick that misses.
Galvao blocks a leg kick.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Cristobal Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galvao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Galvao. That one must have hurt.
Martin throws a leg kick that misses.
Martin blocks a head kick by Galvao.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Galvao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin lands a jab to the head.
Martin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.

Martin lands a big right hand that sends Galvao crashing to the mat! Martin stays standing though and waves Galvao back to his feet!

Galvao is rocked!

Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Galvao has double underhooks.
Galvao keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Galvao has double underhooks.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin wants to break free but Galvao has control.
Galvao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Galvao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Galvao won't allow it.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galvao has him pressed against the cage.
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Galvao won't allow it.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Martin breaks from the clinch.

Martin has managed to clinch.
Galvao prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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 tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martin throws a series of punches but Galvao avoids them all with ease.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Martin clinches up against the cage.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Martin gets a clinch.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Galvao has the dominant position.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Galvao keeps him there for the moment.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.

Martin breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.

Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galvao is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martin keeps control of Galvao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Galvao wants to break free but Martin has control.
Galvao tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin tries to break free but Galvao pushes him back against the cage.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galvao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin prevents Galvao from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galvao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Martin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galvao keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin wants to break free but Galvao has control.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling the position.
Martin tries to circle away but Galvao has him pinned against the cage.
Martin tries to circle away but Galvao has him pinned against the cage.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin wants to break free but Galvao has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Galvao has double underhooks.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Galvao keeps him there for the moment.
Galvao has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Galvao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Martin breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galvao throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Galvao lands a nice looking body shot.
Galvao cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Galvao swinging wildly here.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Galvao has time to react.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Martin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Galvao's head backwards.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Galvao blocks the body kick.
Galvao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Martin thuds his right hand into Galvao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Galvao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galvao blocks a leg kick.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Martin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Galvao. That one must have hurt.
Galvao lands a high kick!
Galvao scores with a shot to the body.
Galvao tries a head kick but it misses.
Galvao scores with a push kick.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galvao's head.
Martin takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Martin has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Galvao has the dominant position.
Martin can't break the clinch.

Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
Galvao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galvao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Dakota Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin avoids the head kick by Galvao.
Cristobal Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galvao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin with a jab.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
Galvao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Galvao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin works over Galvao's head and body with a nice combination.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
Galvao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martin lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Martin connects with a jab.
Galvao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galvao scores with a jab to the head.

Martin clinches.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Galvao has the dominant position.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Galvao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Martin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Galvao checks a leg kick nicely.
Galvao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Galvao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galvao, pushing him back against the cage.
Martin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galvao keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin wants to break free but Galvao has control.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martin wants to break free but Galvao has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Galvao has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Galvao won't allow it.
Martin tries to break free but Galvao pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling him.
Martin wants to break free but Galvao has control.
Galvao keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galvao tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Galvao won't allow it.
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Galvao won't allow it.
Galvao can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martin has Galvao pressed against the cage, preventing Galvao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Galvao has the dominant position.

Martin breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab from Galvao.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvao tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Galvao moved away.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galvao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Martin.
Galvao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galvao scores with a shot to the body.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galvao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Galvao throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
Galvao cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galvao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin has Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Dakota Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galvao has him pressed against the cage.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Galvao has double underhooks.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galvao has him pressed against the cage.

That's four 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 keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Galvao is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Galvao is controlling him.
Cristobal Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Martin!