PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Moreno (ranked 1970 p4p, 2913 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Troy Moreno has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Troy Moreno seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Moreno
vs
Galvao

184 cm
22
179
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
175
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno connects with a body shot that sends Galvao's belly button to the back.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moreno but Moreno pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Galvao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galvao lands in his opponent's guard.

Moreno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Moreno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreno manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Moreno's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moreno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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 looks winded!

Moreno has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Moreno 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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galvao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Moreno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Moreno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galvao is aware though and is defending well.

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

Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Moreno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreno manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Moreno's guard.

Moreno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galvao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moreno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Moreno working for a triangle but Galvao defends it easily.

Moreno has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Moreno is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.

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

Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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

Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.

Moreno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Moreno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Moreno is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.

Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Moreno is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.

Moreno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galvao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

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

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