PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 913 p4p, 586 weight class) and Huena Ajuricaba (ranked 126 p4p, 82 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dall Jr
vs
Ajuricaba

180 cm
30
155
18 - 13 - 0

180 cm
26
168
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huena Ajuricaba!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajuricaba takes a swing at Dall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ajuricaba slips under a jab from Dall Jr.
Nice defenses there by Ajuricaba.
Dall Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Dall Jr avoids the body shot from Ajuricaba.
A nice leg kick from Dall Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ajuricaba loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Dall Jr checks a low kick from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dall Jr stuns Ajuricaba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dall Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Dall Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ajuricaba's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajuricaba controlling the position for now.

Dall Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ajuricaba looking for submissions off his back.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Dall Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ajuricaba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dall Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Ajuricaba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dall Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Ajuricaba is defending well.

That's two 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.
Ajuricaba is trying to get back to full guard.
Ajuricaba is trying to maintain the position but Dall Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Ajuricaba is defending well.
Ajuricaba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall Jr is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ajuricaba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ajuricaba is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall Jr.

Ajuricaba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ajuricaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Ajuricaba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall Jr tries to clinch
and Ajuricaba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajuricaba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Dall Jr finds it's target.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ajuricaba gets underhooks to prevent Dall Jr's takedown attempt.

Ajuricaba jumps into guard, dragging Dall Jr to the mat.
Ajuricaba looking to control.
Dall Jr preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Ajuricaba is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Dall Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
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.

Ajuricaba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ajuricaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ajuricaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall Jr throws out the jab.
Dall Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ajuricaba!
An inside leg kick lands from Dall Jr.

Dall Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ajuricaba is trying to control Dall Jr's posture but Dall Jr avoids it.
Ajuricaba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ajuricaba trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dall Jr manages to pass to mount!
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!
Ajuricaba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajuricaba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ajuricaba tries to hold on but Dall Jr pushes him away.
Ajuricaba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ajuricaba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ajuricaba regains half guard.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Dall Jr is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajuricaba is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall Jr wants to pass to mount but Ajuricaba is defending the position.

Ajuricaba looking for submissions off his back.
Dall Jr passes to full mount!

Dall Jr has hold of Ajuricaba's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ajuricaba manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajuricaba is desperately trying to improve his position but Dall Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Dall Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Ajuricaba can't escape the position.
Ajuricaba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Dall Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ajuricaba has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Dall Jr working for a choke but Ajuricaba is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajuricaba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dall Jr wants to take Ajuricaba's back but he can't do it this time.
Ajuricaba tries to hold on but Dall Jr postures up.

Dall Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ajuricaba has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ajuricaba!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ajuricaba looking to sit in guard and control but Dall Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Dall Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
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. This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ajuricaba.
Dall Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dall Jr with the inside leg kick.

Dall Jr forces Ajuricaba back against the cage and clinches.

Dall Jr has clasped his hands together around Ajuricaba's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ajuricaba has one of Dall Jr's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

Dall Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ajuricaba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Dall Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ajuricaba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajuricaba struggling a bit here.
Ajuricaba tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ajuricaba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Dall Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Galen Dall Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ajuricaba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall Jr is working away from the top position though.
Dall Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ajuricaba can do to turn this around?
Ajuricaba gets full guard.
Dall Jr pushes down on Ajuricaba's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ajuricaba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Ajuricaba looking for submissions off his back.
Galen Dall Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall Jr stalling.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Ajuricaba is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ajuricaba moves into full guard.
Dall Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ajuricaba is retaining full guard.
Ajuricaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajuricaba misses with a low kick.
Dall Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dall Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ajuricaba did well to prevent Dall Jr getting side control.
Ajuricaba is staying active underneath Dall Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huena Ajuricaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dall Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Dall Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall Jr, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Dall Jr!
A relieved looking Galen Dall Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.