PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Galapago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alek Mikhailov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Galapago
vs
Mikhailov

176 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

178 cm
18
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Galapago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alek Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhailov clobbers Galapago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikhailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhailov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galapago counters with a straight right hand.
Galapago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mikhailov.
Jab by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galapago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galapago slips a jab and a cross from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Galapago to counter with a crisp jab.
Galapago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikhailov looks gassed!
Mikhailov misses with a double jab
and Galapago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galapago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Galapago lands a big head kick that sends Mikhailov tumbling to the mat! Galapago takes a step backwards and waves Mikhailov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Mikhailov is rocked!
Galapago tries to clinch up but Mikhailov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikhailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Galapago finish him?
Mikhailov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Galapago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Galapago misses with a takedown attempt - Mikhailov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galapago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mikhailov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov thows a leg kick but Galapago checks it
and Galapago counters with a leg kick.
Mikhailov seems to have recovered his senses.
Mikhailov swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galapago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Galapago misses.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mikhailov!
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination

and Galapago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mikhailov has had enough of the clinch but Galapago keeps him there for the moment.
Galapago tries to break free but Mikhailov pushes him back against the cage.
Mikhailov can't break the clinch.
Galapago taking a breather.
Galapago lands an elbow inside that Mikhailov shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galapago lands an elbow inside that Mikhailov shrugs off.
Mikhailov has Galapago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galapago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galapago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mikhailov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikhailov has Galapago pressed against the cage, preventing Galapago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mikhailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galapago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steve Galapago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alek Mikhailov.
Galapago tries to score a body lock takedown but Mikhailov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mikhailov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galapago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Galapago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Galapago successfully pulls guard.
Galapago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mikhailov looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galapago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhailov controls the pace.

Mikhailov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Galapago is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Galapago has escaped and now he's on top!

Galapago stands up from Mikhailov's guard - Galapago perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galapago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mikhailov sprawls well. Mikhailov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galapago gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galapago circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikhailov misses with a leg kick
and Galapago counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mikhailov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mikhailov lands with a right hand.
Galapago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikhailov misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhailov throws a lazy head kick
and Galapago counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikhailov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galapago on the side of the head.
Alek Mikhailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galapago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galapago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mikhailov throws a right hand that misses
and Galapago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galapago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Galapago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

That kick from Galapago tenderised Mikhailov's leg. Mikhailov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Galapago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikhailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Galapago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhailov.
Steve Galapago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galapago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mikhailov's waist but Mikhailov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galapago off to one side.
Mikhailov throws a combination. Galapago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Mikhailov misses.
Steve Galapago is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikhailov throws a series of strikes that have Galapago backpedaling.
Mikhailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galapago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhailov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Galapago.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses

and Galapago moves into the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galapago just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mikhailov is trying to force a seperation but Galapago has the dominant position.
Mikhailov is trying to break the clinch but Galapago has him pressed against the cage.
Mikhailov is looking to break free of the clinch but Galapago has double underhooks.
Mikhailov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galapago gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov stops a takedown attempt from Galapago.
Mikhailov is looking to break free of the clinch but Galapago has double underhooks.

Galapago pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galapago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mikhailov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galapago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikhailov's guard.
Galapago tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhailov is retaining full guard.
Galapago stops Mikhailov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikhailov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galapago throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mikhailov.
Galapago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mikhailov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galapago circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikhailov throws a combination that misses
and Galapago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Galapago tries to close the distance and clinch but Mikhailov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikhailov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galapago throws a right and a left that Mikhailov avoids nicely.
Galapago lands with a slapping head kick.
Mikhailov throws a right hand that misses
and Galapago counters with a head kick.

Galapago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galapago smiles and moves away.
Steve Galapago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alek Mikhailov.

Galapago pushes Mikhailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Galapago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to break the clinch but Galapago is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galapago manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mikhailov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galapago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galapago is on top in guard.
Galapago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikhailov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Galapago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mikhailov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mikhailov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mikhailov!
Galapago is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Galapago 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!

Mikhailov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Galapago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.
Mikhailov swinging wildly here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mikhailov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Galapago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Galapago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mikhailov throws a combination that misses
and Galapago counters with an inside leg kick.
Mikhailov misses with a combination
and Galapago counters with a two punch combo.
Galapago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikhailov swivels and escapes.
Nice shot lands for Mikhailov.
Mikhailov works over Galapago's head and body with a nice combination.
Mikhailov throws a body kick the misses
and Galapago counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galapago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhailov scores with a three punch combo!
Galapago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov throws a head kick that misses
and Galapago counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab lands there for Mikhailov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galapago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galapago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Galapago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galapago jabs at Mikhailov's body.
A head kick by Mikhailov misses
and Galapago counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Galapago dodges the punch combination from Mikhailov.
A combination from Mikhailov does no damage.
Galapago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhailov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikhailov clobbers Galapago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Galapago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galapago is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galapago goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Galapago lands with a nice body kick.
Mikhailov throws a sloppy head kick and Galapago moves out of range easily.
Galapago wants to clinch.

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.
Mikhailov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Galapago counters with a big head kick but Mikhailov shrugs it off.
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galapago counters with a three punch combo that has Mikhailov backing up. Mikhailov nods at Galapago to acknowledge the strikes.
Galapago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mikhailov misses with a double jab
and Galapago counters with a head kick. That will keep Mikhailov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mikhailov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Galapago shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikhailov tries to sprawl out of it but Galapago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikhailov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhailov throws a right hand that Galapago ducks under and follows up with a left that Galapago also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Mikhailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galapago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mikhailov.
Galapago lands with a slapping head kick.
Mikhailov misses with a double jab
and Galapago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Galapago checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Mikhailov misses
and Galapago counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mikhailov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mikhailov throws a body kick the misses
and Galapago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mikhailov throws a right hand that Galapago ducks under and follows up with a left that Galapago also avoids with ease.
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galapago counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Mikhailov is predictable there

and Galapago counters by moving into the clinch.
Mikhailov jumps guard but Galapago stands there with Mikhailov around his waist. Mikhailov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galapago smiles and moves away.
Mikhailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhailov throws an off balance right hand
and Galapago counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mikhailov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Galapago shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikhailov throws a combination that misses
and Galapago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mikhailov throws a combination that misses
and Galapago counters with a big head kick but Mikhailov shrugs it off.
Mikhailov throws a series of punches but Galapago avoids them all with ease.
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galapago counters with a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov misses with a double jab
and Galapago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mikhailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galapago circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikhailov tries to move into range but Galapago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galapago shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikhailov tries to sprawl out of it but Galapago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikhailov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhailov leaves Galapago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galapago scores with a hook to the body. Mikhailov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mikhailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galapago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mikhailov misses with a double jab

and Galapago counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Galapago.

Galapago breaks from the clinch.
Alek Mikhailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Galapago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikhailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Galapago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galapago 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Galapago!