PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pad Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Galahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Digger
vs
Galahad

176 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pad Digger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tristan Galahad!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Digger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Digger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galahad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Digger has managed to get both his arms back between Galahad's legs - danger averted.
Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Galahad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Digger slips nicely into half guard.
Galahad gets back to full guard.
Digger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Digger 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.
Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Galahad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Galahad is looking for a triangle but Digger pushes his legs off easily.
Digger wants to control from the top but Galahad keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Galahad being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Pad Digger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Digger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Digger slips under a jab.

Digger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Digger in particular looking to stall.
Digger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Digger looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
Digger looking to control but Galahad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galahad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Digger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galahad is looking to escape.
Galahad can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Digger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Galahad is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pad Digger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Digger fails with the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Digger, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Digger shoots in and bounces Galahad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Digger wants to pass the guard but Galahad is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Digger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Digger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Digger trying to control but Galahad is working from the bottom.
Galahad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Digger won't allow Galahad to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Digger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galahad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Digger has managed to get both his arms back between Galahad's legs - danger averted.
Digger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Galahad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Pad Digger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Digger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Galahad to the mat! Galahad manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digger trying to control but Galahad is working from the bottom.
Digger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galahad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Digger is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galahad keeping moving, preventing Digger from controlling successfully.

Galahad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Digger is aware though and is defending well.
Digger wants to control from the top but Galahad keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Digger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pad Digger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Digger scores a takedown into full mount!
Digger lands a nice shot to the head.
Digger wants to control the pace but Galahad is squirming around nicely.
Galahad blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Digger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Digger looking to control but Galahad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Digger is really struggling to control Galahad but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galahad has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Digger's lack of action.
Galahad tries to kick Digger off but Digger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galahad is in trouble now - Digger has advanced to mount!
Galahad throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Digger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galahad is looking to escape.
Galahad is trying to reverse the position but instead Digger has taken his back - oops!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Digger gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Galahad is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Galahad is keeping busy.

Digger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galahad is defending well though. Digger let's go of the attempt for now.
Galahad is really stuck here.
Galahad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digger trying to control momentarily.
Digger biding his time, controlling Galahad.

Galahad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Digger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

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.
Galahad is trying to break free.
Pad Digger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galahad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galahad prevents Digger from getting a body triangle.
Pad Digger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tristan Galahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galahad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Digger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pad Digger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Digger 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pad Digger!