PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lemay Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. The key to victory for Lemay Galvao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Galvao
vs
Jackson

185 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
188 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galvao's head.

Galvao kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Jackson staying out of range there.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Galvao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galvao lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galvao finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Galvao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Galvao throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Galvao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Galvao enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galvao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Galvao pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Galvao throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Galvao.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galvao sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Galvao is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galvao's head.
Galvao pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson working Galvao over with strikes.
Galvao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Galvao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Galvao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galvao is holding on for now.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Galvao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Galvao over with strikes.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Galvao is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.

Galvao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A nice combination there by Galvao.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Galvao misses with a double jab.
Galvao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a body shot.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galvao as he jumps to the side.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Galvao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Galvao counter with a right hand.
Lemay Galvao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Galvao throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense.
Galvao swinging wildly here.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Lemay Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao misses with a wild combination.
Galvao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Galvao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Galvao looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Galvao throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galvao throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Galvao scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Galvao throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvao. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galvao misses with a two punch combination.
Galvao scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Galvao with a hook.
Galvao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galvao throws a poor cross that misses

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Galvao pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson slips under a jab from Galvao.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galvao scores with a shot to the body.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Galvao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galvao won't be happy with that.
Galvao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Galvao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Galvao sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemay Galvao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galvao is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Galvao circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Galvao looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galvao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galvao tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galvao scores with a hook.
Galvao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range as Galvao strikes.
Galvao scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Galvao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Galvao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galvao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Galvao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galvao duly obliges.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Galvao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Galvao scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Galvao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galvao tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galvao to the ground. Galvao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Galvao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Galvao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Galvao misses.
The fighters circling - Galvao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao misses with a body shot.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Galvao counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lemay Galvao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Galvao swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galvao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galvao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Galvao scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Galvao lands a jab to the nose.
Galvao misses with the combination.
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Donk. Galvao catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Galvao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a few strikes there.
Galvao lands an overhand right.

Jackson feints and as Galvao raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Galvao pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Galvao misses.
Galvao connects with a looping right hand.
Lemay Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galvao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson stops Galvao from standing up.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Galvao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jackson manages to pass to side control.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galvao is trying to stand.
Rashad Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four 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.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galvao won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson working Galvao over with strikes.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galvao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson throws a strike but Galvao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Galvao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson works over Galvao with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.

Galvao wriggles free and stands up.
Galvao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson working over Galvao with some ground and pound. Galvao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Galvao pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Galvao dodges it nicely.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson prevents Galvao from standing back up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position.
Jackson stops Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is nestled in close to Galvao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Galvao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Galvao is trying to stand.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galvao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.

Galvao kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Galvao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galvao looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson defending well as Galvao loads up on a big left hand.
Galvao misses with a straight left.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galvao defends it nicely.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Galvao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Galvao connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Galvao cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Galvao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lemay Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Rashad Jackson!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Rashad Jackson!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Rashad Jackson!

Rashad Jackson wins by unanimous decision!