PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Game Time Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smooth Operator kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Game Time Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Galvao
vs
Time Jones

188 cm
21
186 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

200 cm
34
255 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Game Time Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galvao's half guard.
Galvao is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones looks to land a strike but Galvao avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Galvao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Galvao!

Jones 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.
Jones is pulling down on Galvao's head. It's preventing any offense from Galvao, at least for the moment.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galvao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galvao is one step ahead there.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones dives in and grabs Galvao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galvao pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Andre Galvao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Game Time Jones.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Galvao parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Galvao to escape.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Galvao is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Galvao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Jones with the ground and pound but Galvao regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galvao on his heels. He'll look to pass Galvao's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Game Time Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galvao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones throws a strike but Galvao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.

Galvao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Galvao blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
Galvao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones postures up in Galvao's guard and throws a big left but Galvao blocks it.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Galvao blocks nicely.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Galvao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Andre Galvao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Game Time Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Galvao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Galvao sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galvao's waist but Galvao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.

Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Galvao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Galvao regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jones's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galvao's head.
Galvao pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones misses with a head shot. Galvao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Galvao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Galvao!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones 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.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is pulling down on Galvao's head. It's preventing any offense from Galvao, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Galvao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Andre Galvao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Game Time Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Game Time Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Galvao is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones taking a break here but Galvao is having none of it and regains half guard.
Andre Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Game Time Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Game Time Jones!
A victorious Game Time Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.