PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Falcao Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao Chuteboxe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chuteboxe
vs
Galvao

160 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao tries to clinch but Chuteboxe moves out of range.
Galvao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chuteboxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Galvao tries to clinch there but Chuteboxe circles away.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Galvao moves into the clinch successfully.
Chuteboxe wants a takedown but no success here.
Galvao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvao scores with a shoulder strike.
Chuteboxe prevents Galvao from breaking the clinch.
Chuteboxe wants a takedown.
Chuteboxe looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcao Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuteboxe has Galvao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galvao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galvao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuteboxe can't get the takedown.

Galvao breaks from the clinch.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galvao tries to clinch up but Chuteboxe circles away and keeps his distance.

Galvao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chuteboxe trying to control but Galvao postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao trying to mount his opponent but Chuteboxe defends it.

Chuteboxe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Galvao wants to free his trapped foot but Chuteboxe is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Chuteboxe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galvao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Chuteboxe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galvao wants to free his trapped foot but Chuteboxe is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chuteboxe has his takedown stuffed

so Galvao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuteboxe is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chuteboxe's guard.
Galvao trying to mount his opponent but Chuteboxe defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chuteboxe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galvao slips nicely into half guard.
Galvao works his way into side control.
Chuteboxe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galvao.
Galvao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chuteboxe is trying to improve his position.
Galvao tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chuteboxe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chuteboxe tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao advances to mount.
Chuteboxe wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Chuteboxe is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chuteboxe is looking to get to half guard.
Galvao is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chuteboxe is in real trouble.
Chuteboxe trying to control but not successfully.
Galvao throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Galvao doesn't have the hooks in and Chuteboxe manages to turn into his guard.
Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Chuteboxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galvao looking to control.
Galvao wants to stand but Chuteboxe is controlling the position.

Chuteboxe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Galvao clinches.

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 wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chuteboxe tries to score a body lock takedown but Galvao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Galvao.
Good body shot from Galvao.
Galvao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galvao can't break the clinch.

Galvao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Chuteboxe pushes him off.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chuteboxe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Galvao counters with a shoot takedown. Chuteboxe fights it but they end up in guard.
Galvao forces his way into half guard.
Galvao passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Galvao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Galvao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chuteboxe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galvao off and has taken his back!

Chuteboxe looking for the RNC.
Galvao is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chuteboxe is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.

Chuteboxe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galvao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Galvao is trying to stand back up.

Galvao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chuteboxe's arms.

Chuteboxe is looking for the choke from the back position but Galvao is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control the hands but Chuteboxe breaks the grip.
Galvao trying to get back to his feet but Chuteboxe is in full control for now.

Chuteboxe is looking for the choke from the back position but Galvao is controlling his hands well.
Galvao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chuteboxe off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Galvao is trying to get back to his feet but Chuteboxe has full control of the position and if anything, Galvao has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Galvao trying to control the hands but Chuteboxe breaks the grip.
Galvao has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Galvao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe gets his hands free as Galvao looks to control.
Galvao looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galvao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chuteboxe gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galvao is trying to stand back up.

Chuteboxe looking for the choke but no joy.
Chuteboxe avoiding Galvao 's attempts to control his hands.

Galvao showing good submission defense here.
Chuteboxe is not going to allow Galvao to sit and survive in this position.
Falcao Chuteboxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Galvao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chuteboxe.

Chuteboxe looking to break Galvao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Galvao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chuteboxe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Galvao breaks Chuteboxe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Galvao passes Chuteboxe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galvao prevents Chuteboxe from improving his position.
Galvao passes to full mount!
Chuteboxe is trying to escape the mount.
Chuteboxe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Galvao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chuteboxe because Galvao loaded up on that one.
Chuteboxe tries to lock up and control but Galvao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Galvao is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chuteboxe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chuteboxe gets back to half guard.
Chuteboxe tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Chuteboxe is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chuteboxe!
Chuteboxe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Galvao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chuteboxe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falcao Chuteboxe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Galvao tries to clinch but Chuteboxe moves out of range.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuteboxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chuteboxe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leandro Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Chuteboxe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galvao wants to clinch up but Chuteboxe keeps it at a distance.
Chuteboxe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chuteboxe doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Galvao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Galvao is looking for a kimura but Chuteboxe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galvao to get the leverage.
Chuteboxe wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galvao moves into full mount! Chuteboxe won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao avoids the attempt from Chuteboxe to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chuteboxe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chuteboxe is trying desperately to improve position.
Galvao looking to finish with strikes here!
Chuteboxe wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Chuteboxe is working to get back to half guard.
Galvao lands with some strikes.

Galvao has isolated one of Chuteboxe's arms. Chuteboxe looking to fight him off but Galvao twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leandro Galvao!