PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BOBO Cuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Galinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galinha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seu Jorge - Life On Mars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! BOBO Cuba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cuba
vs
Galinha

180 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

194 cm
20
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, BOBO Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Galinha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galinha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galinha misses with an uppercut. Cuba saw that one coming.
Galinha throws a sloppy head kick and Cuba moves out of range easily.

Cuba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Galinha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cuba defends it easily.
Cuba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cuba throwing strikes from guard but Galinha blocks nicely.

Galinha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuba defends well.
Cuba is looking to work some ground and pound but Galinha has wrist control.
Cuba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cuba scoring with some ground and pound.

Cuba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galinha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galinha trying to control the position.

Cuba 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.
Galinha is trying to control the position but Cuba postures up.
Cuba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cuba drops back looking for a leg! Galinha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galinha manages to kick Cuba off! Cuba jumps back into Galinha's guard.
Cuba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Cuba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cuba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cuba lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Galinha working for a triangle but Cuba defends it easily.
Galinha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuba is working Galinha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Galinha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cuba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cuba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cuba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Cuba drops back looking for a leg! Galinha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galinha manages to kick Cuba off! Cuba jumps back into Galinha's guard.
Cuba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Galinha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cuba defends it easily.
Cuba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cuba wants to pass the guard but Galinha is keeping the position.
Galinha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cuba.
Cuba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cuba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuba throwing strikes but missing.
Galinha trying to keep a closed guard but Cuba is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Cuba throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuba won't allow Galinha to get back to his feet.
Cuba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galinha looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Galinha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galinha looks gassed!
Cuba scoring with punches to the head and body.

Cuba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cuba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Galinha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cuba is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). BOBO Cuba!