PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Barret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Barret
vs
Galvao

180 cm
24
188 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
194 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayne Barret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galvao is defended easily by Barret.
Barret throwing a counter right hand but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Barret leaves Galvao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galvao fails to land the takedown.
Barret definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wayne Barret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barret darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Barret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barret in his tracks.
Galvao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barret counters with a stiff right hand.
Barret lands a jab to the head.

Galvao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barret was covering up waiting for the punch and Galvao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barret managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Galvao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barret passes into side control.
Barret cracks Galvao with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is trying to control Barret's posture but Barret avoids it.
Barret is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Galvao tries to bench press Barret off him but Barret keeps the position.
Galvao is not content to let Barret control the position.
Galvao is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barret looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galvao trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Barret postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Galvao to stand up.
Galvao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barret defends it nicely.
Galvao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galvao.
Galvao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barret slaps away a takedown attempt from Galvao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barret is looking to counter punch.
Barret listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Galvao lands with a hook. Barret tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barret staying out of range there.
Barret scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt
and Barret counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Barret does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barret misses with a body shot.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt.
Barret lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Barret dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Barret scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao misses with a head kick.
Barret is looking to counter punch.
Wayne Barret is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Galvao misses
and Barret counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barret works the jab nicely.
A jab from Barret misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galvao! But no joy.
Galvao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barret defends it nicely.
Barret was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown. Barret tries to sprawl out of it but Galvao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barret manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Barret lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galvao doesn't seem phased though.
Galvao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barret lands a nice looking kick to the body. Galvao takes a step back to recover.
Andre Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barret lands a body shot.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barret throws out the jab.
Galvao cracks Barret with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barret defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galvao.
Barret throws a quick counter head kick but Galvao was just out of range.
Wayne Barret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
Barret with a hook.
Galvao swings widly with a right hand
and Barret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galvao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galvao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Galvao looks to move away, Barret throws a big counter combo but Galvao just gets out of the way.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Barret circles away easily
and Barret counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Galvao misses with a takedown
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galvao is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a two punch combination.
Galvao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galvao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barret connects with a single shot there.
Galvao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Galvao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barret avoids it really well and circles away.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Barret circles away easily
and Barret counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt
and Barret counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galvao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barret throws a one two combo.
Galvao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Galvao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Galvao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Galvao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne Barret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barret ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galvao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barret lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barret throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Galvao.
Barret thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barret stuffs the takedown.
Barret chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Galvao or perhaps it was just good defense by Barret, which made it look bad.
Barret darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barret stuffs the takedown.
Barret lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barret scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Barret circles away easily
and Barret counters with a nice uppercut.
Galvao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt - Barret sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It appears Barret was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barret bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galvao's head.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown but Barret manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galvao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Galvao misses with a double jab.
Barret swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Galvao.
Galvao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Barret dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Barret with a nice cross.
Galvao has a takedown stuffed.
Galvao ducks right into an uppercut from Barret.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galvao is defended easily by Barret.
Barret wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A left lands for Barret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barret connects with a body shot that sends Galvao's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barret.
Galvao shoots and misses
and Barret counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne Barret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
Galvao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barret's waist but Barret gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galvao off to one side.
Galvao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barret scores with a nice strike.
Barret throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galvao on the side of the head.
Galvao throws a push kick but Barret slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Barret was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Galvao.
Barret lands with a right hand.
Galvao shoots and misses
and Barret counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barret bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galvao's head.
Barret is looking to slow Galvao down with leg kicks.
Barret pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt.
Barret works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Galvao closes the distance and clinches up with Barret, looking for a takedown. Galvao pushes Barret against the cage but Barret circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barret throws a big counter combination but Galvao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barret paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barret stalks Galvao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Galvao's face. Galvao staggers backwards, shaken.
Barret sizes up Galvao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barret lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galvao at a distance.
Galvao walks into a straight right hand from Barret.
Galvao throws an off balance right hand
and Barret makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barret throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Galvao misses with a right hand
letting Barret counter with a right hand.
Galvao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Galvao shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A left lands for Barret.
Galvao fails with the takedown
and Barret counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barret fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Galvao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barret connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galvao's hands.
Barret lands with a nice combination. Galvao backs away looking to recover.
Barret pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Galvao back to the cage. Barret follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Barret circles away easily
and Barret counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barret is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
Barret lands an overhand right.
Galvao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barret tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barret sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barret feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Galvao's calf.
Barret scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Barret stuffs the takedown.
As Galvao looks to move away, Barret throws a big counter combo but Galvao just gets out of the way.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown but Barret manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galvao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown but Barret manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galvao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, jab by Barret - just one landing.
Wayne Barret is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Barret.
Barret moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barret scores with a jab.
Barret connects with a body shot.
Barret scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galvao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barret sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galvao somewhat.
Barret seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barret leaves Galvao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barret.
Andre Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barret connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galvao scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Barret finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Barret showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barret 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Barret!
A very excited looking Wayne Barret made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.