PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Facaloto Gals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Toquinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Toquinho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Facaloto Gals's chin.

Gals
vs
Toquinho

189 cm
21
189 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

173 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Facaloto Gals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rousimar Toquinho!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toquinho has his takedown stuffed
and Gals counters with a leg kick.
Gals scores with a head kick.
Gals goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Toquinho tries for a takedown but Gals circles away easily

and Gals holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gals pushes Toquinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Gals.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toquinho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gals unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gals lands a nice knee to the body.
Toquinho looks gassed!
Gals lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Gals.
Gals connects with a knee to the head.
Gals lands a nice knee to the body.
Gals works on Toquinho's body with a couple of short punches.
Gals has Toquinho pressed against the cage.
Gals using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gals lands a knee to the body.
Toquinho takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gals.
Gals is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gals displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toquinho up against the cage.
Gals scores with a knee to the head.
Gals scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gals lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gals scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rousimar Toquinho has been cut.
Gals is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gals connects with a knee to the head.
Gals using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gals.
Gals lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gals stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gals with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gals lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gals using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gals's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gals obliges.
Gals makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gals landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Toquinho takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Gals.
Gals is struggling to control the position.
Gals lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Gals escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gals moves into range and clinches up with Toquinho.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gals.
Gals lands a nice knee to the body.
Gals landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gals obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gals breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gals breaks the clinch.
Gals scores with a head kick. Toquinho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Gals has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gals scores a nice knee to the body.
Toquinho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Gals.
Gals lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Gals.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gals obliges.
Gals landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Gals.
Gals with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gals obliges.
Toquinho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Gals.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toquinho letting Gals take a breather here.
Toquinho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gals is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gals with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Gals.
Gals lands a nice knee to the body.
Gals displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toquinho up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Gals.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gals gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Toquinho.
Facaloto Gals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousimar Toquinho.
Gals effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Facaloto Gals dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rousimar Toquinho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gals rushes Toquinho and presses him up against the cage.
Gals is struggling to control the position.
Toquinho tries for a takedown but Gals manages to get underhooks.
Toquinho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gals connects with a nasty looking knee right to Toquinho's face.

Gals breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gals, right into the meat.
A head kick from Gals lands but Toquinho takes it in his stride.

Gals gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gals lands a knee to the head.
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!
Gals gets underhooks to prevent Toquinho's takedown attempt.
Toquinho is breathing heavily.
Gals working Toquinho over with knees to the body.
Gals lands a nice knee to the body.
Gals lands a knee to the body.
Gals utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Gals.
Gals lands a good knee to the midsection. Toquinho won't want to take too many of those.
Toquinho takes a knee to the side of the body.

Gals breaks from the clinch.

Gals has managed to clinch.
Gals with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gals.
Gals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toquinho can do to turn this around?
Gals lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Gals.
A knee to the head by Gals.
A knee to the head by Gals.
Gals lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Gals.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gals lands a good knee to the midsection. Toquinho won't want to take too many of those.
Gals landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gals putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toquinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gals working Toquinho over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gals working Toquinho over with knees to the body.
Gals lands a nice knee to the body.
Gals landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Toquinho takes a knee right on the jaw!

Toquinho has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gals regains guard immediately.
Gals looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gals avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Gals escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toquinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Gals is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toquinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toquinho looking to sit in guard and control but Gals gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gals stands and steps away. Toquinho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gals connects with a high kick.

Gals clinches.
A body shot lands from Gals.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gals takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Toquinho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gals with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gals with a knee to the head.

Gals breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gals moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gals landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gals unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Toquinho tries for a takedown but Gals manages to get underhooks.
Facaloto Gals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousimar Toquinho.
Gals lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gals unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toquinho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gals unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toquinho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gals utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Gals on the inside.
Gals scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gals manages to break the clinch.
Gals throws a head kick but Toquinho moves out of range.

Gals gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gals lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toquinho backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Facaloto Gals dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rousimar Toquinho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gals lands a head kick. Toquinho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Toquinho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gals counters with an inside leg kick.

Gals gets a clinch.

Gals manages to break the clinch.
Gals delivers a nice body kick.
Toquinho shoots and misses
and Gals counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rousimar Toquinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gals takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gals throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Toquinho's head.

Toquinho is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gals gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toquinho is still on wobbly legs! Can Gals finish him?
Gals scores a nice knee to the body.
Gals connects with a nasty looking knee right to Toquinho's face.
Gals putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toquinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gals.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gals.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gals lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gals landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gals with a knee to the head.
Gals lands a nice knee to the body.
Toquinho seems to have recovered his senses.
Gals scores with a knee to the head.
Gals unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gals with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gals is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Facaloto Gals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousimar Toquinho.
Toquinho is trying to drag Gals to the mat but Gals just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gals lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gals putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toquinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gals.
Gals holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gals landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gals lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gals using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Gals breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Gals clinches with his opponent.
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!
Toquinho goes for a takedown attempt but Gals pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gals scores with a leg kick.

Gals closes the distance and pushes Toquinho back into the cage.
Gals lands a knee to the body.
Facaloto Gals has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gals stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gals lands a knee to the body.
Toquinho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gals is defending well.
Gals utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Toquinho is working for takedown but Gals is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gals landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Toquinho takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gals with a knee to the head.
Gals unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gals landing knees to the body.
Gals lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gals lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toquinho backwards.

Gals breaks the clinch.

Gals closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gals landing knees to the body.
Gals gets through Toquinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gals connects with a nasty looking knee right to Toquinho's face.
Toquinho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gals working Toquinho over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gals unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gals gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gals - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Gals manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gals gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gals takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Toquinho is looking for a takedown.

Gals breaks from the clinch.
Gals throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Gals moves into the clinch successfully.
Gals landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Facaloto Gals is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gals lands a good knee to the midsection. Toquinho won't want to take too many of those.
Gals landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gals.
Gals is leaning against Toquinho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gals lands a knee to the head.
Gals with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gals.
Rousimar Toquinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gals stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Facaloto Gals showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gals 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Facaloto Gals!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Facaloto Gals made sure he mentioned Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# , along with how happy he was to win his fight.