PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chambers (ranked 4923 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 2809 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers comes to the cage accompanied by Turn My Headphones Up. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chambers
vs
Galvao

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chambers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chambers scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Galvao or perhaps it was just good defense by Chambers, which made it look bad.
Galvao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chambers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galvao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Chambers shows good takedown defense.
Chambers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chambers counters with a nice body kick.
Galvao looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao has a takedown stuffed.

Chambers pushes Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
Chambers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is pressed up against the cage. Galvao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chambers down to the mat. Chambers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chambers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chambers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chambers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chambers stalks Galvao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Galvao's face. Galvao staggers backwards, shaken.
Galvao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvao goes for a double leg but Chambers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chambers continues to drive forward.
Chambers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Chambers forces Galvao back against the cage and clinches.
Chambers holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Chambers breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws a head kick that Galvao semi-blocks.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt
and Chambers counters with a three punch combo that has Galvao backing up. Galvao nods at Chambers to acknowledge the strikes.
Galvao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chambers.
Chambers with a jab.
Chambers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Chambers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Chambers.

Chambers manages to pull guard.

Galvao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chambers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galvao has Chambers in his guard.

Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galvao is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chambers gets to his feet - Galvao follows without any prompting.
Chambers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Galvao eats them both and turns towards Chambers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Chambers closes the distance and pushes Galvao back into the cage.
Galvao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chambers prevents it.
Chambers lands a knee to the body.
Chambers slowing the pace effectively.

Chambers breaks from the clinch.
Chambers throws a combination. Galvao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chambers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Chambers fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Jab by Chambers.
A left lands for Chambers.
Galvao has his takedown stuffed
and Chambers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chambers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galvao shoots for a takedown but Chambers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chambers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers scores with a head kick.
Ryan Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chambers lands a high kick!
Chambers 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.
Galvao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chambers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Chambers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chambers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Galvao.
Galvao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chambers defends it nicely.
It looked like Chambers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Galvao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chambers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Chambers moves into range and clinches up with Galvao.
Chambers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Chambers manages to get underhooks.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Galvao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chambers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
Galvao being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Chambers breaks from the clinch.
Ryan Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Chambers. No joy for Galvao on that attempt.
Chambers throws a big counter combination but Galvao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chambers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chambers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chambers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chambers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Galvao backs up against the cage.
Chambers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
Galvao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chambers to score with a decent uppercut.
Chambers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Galvao eats them both and turns towards Chambers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chambers counters with a stiff right hand.
Chambers throws a nice head kick!
Galvao slips a jab and a cross from Chambers.
Galvao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chambers as he avoids it easily.
Chambers clobbers Galvao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Chambers darts in and clinches Galvao up against the cage.
Galvao is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chambers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Galvao.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galvao is defending well for now.
Galvao can't get the takedown.
Chambers tries to land a knee to the head but Galvao blocks with his arms.
Chambers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Chambers.
Galvao takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands a left hand.
Galvao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chambers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chambers.
Chambers is stalling here.

Chambers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers is working the combinations to good effect here.
A nice combination there by Chambers.
Chambers's corner calls for a 1-2. Chambers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Chambers circles away easily
and Chambers counters with a nice uppercut.
Chambers tries to bum rush Galvao with a series of wild strikes but Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Chambers clinches up against the cage.
Ryan Chambers has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Galvao looking for a takedown.
Chambers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Galvao up against the cage.

Chambers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Galvao uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Galvao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chambers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galvao has Chambers in his guard.

Galvao working for a triangle but Chambers defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Chambers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Galvao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt.

Chambers instigates a clinch.
Galvao wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Galvao is trying to drag Chambers to the mat but Chambers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryan Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
Galvao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Chambers gets control of Galvao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chambers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chambers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvao on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galvao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chambers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chambers has escaped and now he's on top!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chambers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Galvao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao with a poor takedown
letting Chambers counter with a right hand.
A cross from Chambers lands.
Chambers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Galvao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Galvao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Chambers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers scoring well with a low kick there.

Chambers moves into range and clinches up with Galvao.
Chambers struggles to land a body shot inside as Galvao controls his hands.

Chambers manages to break the clinch.
Chambers throws a combination. Galvao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Chambers closes the distance and clinches.
Chambers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galvao.
Chambers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chambers controlling the action here for a moment.
Galvao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chambers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chambers pulls guard.

Galvao 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.

Galvao has gone for a leg lock! Chambers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Galvao's guard.

Galvao has a closed guard, preventing Chambers from standing up.

Galvao is looking for a triangle but Chambers pushes his legs off easily.
Chambers wanted to stand there but Galvao had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Chambers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chambers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Chambers!
After winning the bout, Ryan Chambers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.