PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Rentaslut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gale
vs
Rentaslut

191 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

EFC-S 150Q Energy, 147Q Strength & Stamina, CHEAP!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Gale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Rentaslut!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rentaslut dips to his left and cracks Gale with an uppercut!
Gale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rentaslut defends it nicely.
Rentaslut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gale counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rentaslut!
You get the feeling that Rentaslut really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Gale moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rentaslut has worked his arm free - good work by Rentaslut!
Rentaslut wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gale tries for a kimura but Rentaslut is defending well.
Rentaslut is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gale has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rentaslut bucks up and tries to throw Gale off but instead Gale has got his back!
Rentaslut looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gale wants to control but Rentaslut is keeping busy.
Rentaslut trying to get back to his feet but Gale is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rentaslut looks gassed!
A lull in the action here.
Rentaslut is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rentaslut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rentaslut staying busy and making it hard for Gale to control.
Rentaslut holding both Gale 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gale looking for the RNC.
Rentaslut holding both Gale 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gale missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Gale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rentaslut counters with a one-two to the body.
Rentaslut tries for a takedown but Gale circles away easily

and Gale counters with a shoot takedown. Rentaslut fights it but they end up in guard.
Rentaslut wants to stand up but Gale is controlling him.

Rentaslut kicks Gale off and gets to his feet.
Rentaslut lands a nice shot to the body.
Rentaslut moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rentaslut fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gale shoots and misses
and Rentaslut counters with a series of strikes. Gale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gale has his takedown stuffed
and Rentaslut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Gale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rentaslut with a poor takedown

and Gale counters with a shoot takedown. Rentaslut fights it but they end up in guard.
Rentaslut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rentaslut wants to stand up but Gale is controlling him.
Gale trying to control but Rentaslut is working from the bottom.
Gale wanted to stand there but Rentaslut had control of the position.
Gale won't allow Rentaslut to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rentaslut uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rentaslut misses with a takedown attempt

and Gale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rentaslut won't be happy with that.
Rentaslut is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rentaslut prevents Gale from moving into mount.
Gale advances nicely into full mount.
Rentaslut's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rentaslut tries to buck Gale off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gale throwing strikes here but Rentaslut is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Rentaslut bucks Gale off and manages to get back to his feet!
Rentaslut fails with the takedown

and Gale counters with a takedown into side control.
Rentaslut is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Gale dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rentaslut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rentaslut lands with a nice combination. Gale backs away looking to recover.
Gale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rentaslut counters with a left to the body.
Rentaslut shoots in for a takedown but Gale shows good takedown defense.
Rentaslut misses with a series of wild punches.
Gale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rentaslut counters with a left and a right that stings Gale.
Gale has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Gale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rentaslut fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rentaslut makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Gale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rentaslut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale tries to control but Rentaslut wriggling away.
Gale putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rentaslut is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Gale is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rentaslut has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rentaslut!
Gale wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two 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.
Rentaslut looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rentaslut stopping the sweep attempt from Gale.
Rentaslut wants to control from the top but Gale keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gale is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rentaslut manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rentaslut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rentaslut prevents Gale from getting back to his feet.
Rentaslut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gale keeping moving, preventing Rentaslut from controlling successfully.
Gale wants to sweep but no luck.
Gale trying to keep a closed guard but Rentaslut is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gale is really struggling to control Rentaslut but he's trying to hold on to the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rentaslut counters with a right hand to the body.

Rentaslut shoots in and bounces Gale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gale is trying to control the position but Rentaslut postures up.
Gale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rentaslut is one step ahead there.
Rentaslut tries to free his leg and advance position but Gale is retaining full guard.
Gale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barry Rentaslut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Gale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rentaslut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gale tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Rentaslut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gale has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Gale!