PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franz Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Galveria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ferdinand
vs
Galveria

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franz Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustavo Galveria!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galveria drives through with a takedown into Ferdinand's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Galveria seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferdinand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galveria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Galveria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferdinand darts in looking for a takedown but Galveria gets double underhooks and turns Ferdinand into the cage.
Ferdinand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferdinand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galveria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Ferdinand. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is looking to land body kicks.
Galveria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferdinand in his tracks.
Ferdinand shoots in looking for a takedown but Galveria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferdinand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ferdinand throws a right and a left that Galveria avoids nicely.
Ferdinand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galveria defends it nicely.
Galveria looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferdinand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Galveria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferdinand.
Galveria throws a body shot but no joy.
Galveria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galveria avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galveria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ferdinand gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Galveria to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Galveria's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like Galveria might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Galveria dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferdinand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ferdinand tries for a kimura but Galveria is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Galveria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galveria is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferdinand has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ferdinand misses with a body punch
and Galveria counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferdinand thinking.
Ferdinand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferdinand throws a sloppy head kick and Galveria moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galveria is fending him off so far but Ferdinand persists. Nope, Galveria circles away and we're back to standing.

Galveria throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferdinand was covering up waiting for the punch and Galveria finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Galveria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferdinand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galveria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galveria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferdinand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustavo Galveria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galveria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galveria tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferdinand is retaining full guard.

Ferdinand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galveria is aware though and is defending well.
Galveria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galveria is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Galveria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galveria is pushing down on Ferdinand's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferdinand is fighting to maintain full guard but Galveria has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galveria lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferdinand tries to roll over but Galveria keeps him under control.
Galveria controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Galveria chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferdinand can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferdinand dodges the punch combination from Galveria.
Galveria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferdinand.
Crunch! Ferdinand slams his shin into Galveria's torso.
Ferdinand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Galveria.
Galveria scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferdinand tries a head kick but it misses.
Galveria stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferdinand. Ferdinand gets slowly back to his feet.
Galveria appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Ferdinand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferdinand dodges the punch combination from Galveria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Galveria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ferdinand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Galveria takes a swing at Ferdinand's ribcage but misses.
Ferdinand dives in and grabs Galveria's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galveria pushes down on Ferdinand's head and hops out.
Ferdinand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Galveria throws out a counter right but Ferdinand avoids it with no problem.
Galveria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferdinand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galveria is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Galveria checks a leg kick nicely.
Galveria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galveria now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferdinand gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Galveria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Ferdinand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferdinand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Galveria.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Ferdinand misses
and Galveria counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galveria connects with the punch.
Ferdinand tries to land a leg kick but Galveria saw it coming and moves away.
Galveria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gustavo Galveria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferdinand shoots for a takedown but Galveria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franz Ferdinand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galveria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferdinand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferdinand or perhaps it was just good defense by Galveria, which made it look bad.
Galveria is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Galveria lands with a cross.
Ferdinand connects with a solid leg kick.
Galveria checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ferdinand looks to land a body kick but Galveria moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galveria checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferdinand shoots in and drives through. Galveria sprawls well.
Ferdinand throws a sloppy head kick and Galveria moves out of range easily.
Galveria lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galveria lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Galveria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Galveria. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Galveria.
Galveria throws a series of punches but Ferdinand moves out of range.
Ferdinand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferdinand scoring well with a low kick there.

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

Galveria has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ferdinand is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand jumps guard but Galveria turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferdinand changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Galveria fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galveria tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Galveria cracks Ferdinand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Galveria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferdinand will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Franz Ferdinand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galveria punishes Ferdinand's body with a nice straight punch.
Galveria catches Ferdinand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Galveria connects with a crisp jab.
Galveria lands with a hook. Ferdinand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galveria is defended easily by Ferdinand.
Gustavo Galveria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galveria misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Ferdinand misses with a low kick.
Ferdinand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Galveria is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferdinand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galveria as he jumps to the side.
Galveria misses with a double jab.
Galveria checks a leg kick.
Galveria throws out a counter right but Ferdinand avoids it with no problem.
Franz Ferdinand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ferdinand closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Galveria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galveria 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Galveria!