PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alain Aspect (ranked 1022 p4p, 2557 weight class) and Auric Gallahad (ranked 140 p4p, 345 weight class). Gallahad has chosen Go to War as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aspect
vs
Gallahad

174 cm
29
174
15 - 4 - 0

170 cm
26
170
19 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallahad jumps guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect won't allow it.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.

Aspect rushes Gallahad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallahad fails to pull guard.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallahad drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallahad goes for a takedown attempt but Aspect pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aspect lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aspect gets a clinch.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Aspect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect gets through Gallahad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.

Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Gallahad.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Gallahad tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
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!
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect won't allow it.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aspect is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallahad can do to turn this around?
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallahad wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallahad circles away.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallahad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gallahad with the counter takedown but Aspect avoids it easily.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Gallahad circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallahad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aspect defends it well.

Aspect moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Gallahad jumps guard but Aspect stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Aspect has Gallahad up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aspect tries to clinch but Gallahad moves out of range.
Aspect fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Gallahad tries to counter it with a takedown but Aspect pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aspect moves into the clinch.
Gallahad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Gallahad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Gallahad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aspect pulls his leg out and moves away.

Aspect clinches up with Gallahad and pushes him back against the cage.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Gallahad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.

Gallahad is rocked!
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad is still on wobbly legs! Can Aspect finish him?
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Gallahad seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Gallahad keeps it at a distance.
Aspect moves to clinch but Gallahad breaks away

and Gallahad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aspect's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad passes into half guard.

Gallahad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gallahad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Aspect is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallahad.

Gallahad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aspect sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gallahad controlling the pace.
Auric Gallahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspect on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aspect tries to get out of the position.

Gallahad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gallahad wants to work for an arm triangle but Aspect is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aspect, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
Alain Aspect thanked the fans post fight for their support.