PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prolly Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher comes to the cage accompanied by Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti. Killian Gallagher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gallagher
vs
Rain

202 cm
24
250 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Prolly Rain!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Gallagher misses.

Rain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gallagher moves into full guard.

Gallagher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rain throws a big right hand that misses.
Rain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gallagher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rain is working Gallagher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Gallagher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rain defends well.
Rain stopping the sweep attempt from Gallagher.
Gallagher is working hard here to advance position.
Rain trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gallagher looking for a guillotine here but Rain defends easily.
Rain stands up over Gallagher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Gallagher looking for a guillotine here but Rain defends easily.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallagher, not yet.

Gallagher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain landing with the ground and pound.

Rain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gallagher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rain has managed to get both his arms back between Gallagher's legs - danger averted.
Rain is in close to Gallagher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rain stands up over Gallagher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Gallagher working for a triangle but Rain defends it easily.
Rain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to sweep but no luck.
Rain works over Gallagher with some ground and pound from guard.
Rain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rain wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.

Gallagher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rain defends well.
Rain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rain connects with a couple of short punches.
Rain controls from within his opponent's guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Prolly Rain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gallagher leaves Rain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rain circles away from the clinch attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rain.
Gallagher tries to bench press Rain off him but Rain keeps the position.
Rain cracks Gallagher with a big elbow.
Rain working the head with strikes.
Rain taking a breather here.
Rain blocks the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher tries to buck Rain off but Rain is having none of it.
Rain trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
Gallagher manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher with a poor takedown

and Rain counters with a shoot takedown. Gallagher fights it but they end up in guard.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rain with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rain postures up and lands a big shot to Gallagher's brow.

Gallagher has his foot on Rain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rain works his way back into a safe position though.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
Rain controlling from the top position.
Rain scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain cracks Gallagher with a solid left hand.
Rain trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.

Gallagher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rain is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gallagher working for a triangle but Rain defends it easily.
Rain distracts Gallagher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Gallagher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prolly Rain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gallagher has momentary wrist control but Rain slips an elbow through the middle.

Rain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rain with a nice head shot there.
Rain content to stall in guard here.
Rain throws a strike but Gallagher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rain 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.
Gallagher is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain has wrist control.

Rain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gallagher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gallagher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gallagher has gone for a leg lock! Rain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gallagher's guard.
Rain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Rain trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Rain distracts Gallagher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gallagher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rain!
Rain is looking to improve his position but Gallagher isn't that keen on the idea.

Gallagher jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rain and Gallagher has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gallagher off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prolly Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gallagher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Gallagher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rain won't allow Gallagher to sweep him here.

Gallagher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rain defends it easily.
Rain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Gallagher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher being controlled here, momentarily.

Gallagher is looking for a triangle but Rain pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rain working some strikes from top position.
Rain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rain stopping the sweep attempt from Gallagher.
Rain wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Rain is having none of it.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Gallagher wants to clinch.
Gallagher digs a good hook to Rain's body.
Rain shoots and misses

and Gallagher counters with a shoot takedown. Rain fights it but they end up in guard.

Gallagher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gallagher has Rain in his guard.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gallagher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rain is in close to Gallagher's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Gallagher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rain is aware though and is defending well.
Rain wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
Rain with a nice head shot there.

Gallagher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Prolly Rain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gallagher wants to sweep but no luck.
Gallagher has momentary wrist control but Rain slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.

Gallagher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killian Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallagher has momentary wrist control but Rain slips an elbow through the middle.

Gallagher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rain defends well.
Rain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killian Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prolly Rain!