PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lemay Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Galvao
vs
Bauer

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lemay Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willy Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galvao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galvao showed some decent athleticism there.
Galvao works his way into side control.
Bauer trying to control but Galvao flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bauer rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
Bauer trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
Bauer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galvao's guard. Nice work there by Bauer.
Galvao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bauer is looking to stand up but Galvao won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao looking to control.
Galvao wants to sweep here but Bauer controlling him for the moment.
Bauer wants to stand but Galvao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galvao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Galvao gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Galvao pulls guard.
Galvao controlling the position.
Galvao wants to stand but Bauer is controlling the position.

Bauer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bauer on the ground.

Bauer stands and steps away. Galvao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Galvao.

Galvao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bauer is trying to defend but Galvao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Galvao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bauer defending well though.
Galvao trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Bauer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Lemay Galvao wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Galvao scores a takedown into full mount!
Galvao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bauer to take his back!
Galvao trying to control momentarily.
Bauer trying to control the position but Galvao manages to sink in the hooks.

Galvao tightening his grip on Bauer, looking for the choke.
Galvao thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bauer looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao controlling from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Galvao manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Bauer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Galvao's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Galvao is not going to allow Bauer to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemay Galvao dominated that round.
That's time! Galvao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Galvao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bauer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bauer can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao slows the pace down.

Galvao has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Galvao gets a takedown into half guard.
Bauer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galvao.
Galvao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer trying to hold on to Galvao's head to control him but Galvao postures up.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
Galvao is looking to advance position but Bauer won't allow it.
Bauer is not content to let Galvao control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Galvao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Galvao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Lemay Galvao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Galvao clinches with his opponent.

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.
Bauer keeps control of Galvao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galvao misses with a punch on the inside.
Bauer fails to pull guard.
Galvao tries to land knees in the clinch but Bauer avoids the damage to the body.
Bauer fails to pull guard.

Bauer pulls guard.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao 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.

Bauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galvao tries to stand but Bauer is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galvao controls the pace.

Lemay Galvao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Galvao clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galvao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Galvao tries to break the clinch but Bauer is controlling the position.

Bauer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Galvao is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bauer to the mat. Bauer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Galvao passes Bauer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but Bauer defending well.
Galvao controlling the pace.
Bauer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galvao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao thows a huge punch but Bauer dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Galvao wants to stand but Bauer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Galvao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bauer!
Galvao looking to ground and pound but Bauer is blocking nicely.
Galvao punching from mount but Bauer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Galvao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galvao throws some wild stikes that Bauer manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemay Galvao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Galvao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bauer's half guard.

Bauer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao trying to control the action but Bauer is working from the bottom.

Bauer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao trying to mount his opponent but Bauer defends it.
Galvao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Galvao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bauer tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Bauer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Galvao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bauer's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lemay Galvao wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Galvao gets a clinch.
Galvao trying to stall but Bauer improves his position.

Galvao is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bauer can't fight it off and eventually Galvao manages to take the fight to the floor. Bauer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Galvao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bauer's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bauer looking for submissions off his back.
Galvao moves into full mount! Bauer won't be happy about that!
Galvao looking to finish with strikes here!

Galvao gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Galvao moves into range and clinches up with Bauer.
Galvao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bauer tries to pull guard but Galvao won't allow it.
Galvao looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Galvao jumps guard and drags Bauer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bauer won't allow Galvao to sweep him here.
Bauer is looking to stand up but Galvao won't let him.
Galvao is trying to control the position but Bauer postures up.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bauer is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Galvao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lemay Galvao just wasn't active enough.

Galvao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bauer to the mat! Bauer manages to get full guard.
Galvao's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to get up but he can't break Bauer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bauer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galvao pushing down on Bauer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bauer trying to hold on to Galvao's head to control him but Galvao postures up.
Galvao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Galvao decides to stand and escape the position.
Galvao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willy Bauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemay Galvao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bauer falls off balance throwing a combination

and Galvao counters with a shoot takedown. Bauer fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lemay Galvao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galvao 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemay Galvao!