PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Galov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken OBrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Galov
vs
OBrian

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tone Galov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken OBrian!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OBrian counters with a head kick.

OBrian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galov sprawls well initially but OBrian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrian.
Galov trying to control here.
Galov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Galov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
OBrian is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OBrian at a distance.
Galov fails with the takedown

and OBrian counters with a shoot takedown. Galov fights it but they end up in guard.
Galov being controlled here, momentarily.
OBrian wants to get up but he can't break Galov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Galov is trying to keep OBrian in close.
OBrian passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
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.
Galov is refusing to be controlled, as OBrian sits in half guard.
Galov trying to get back to full guard but OBrian takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Galov is trying to escape the mount.

OBrian looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Galov is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Galov tries to hold on but OBrian pushes him away.
Galov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

OBrian is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Galov closes the distance looking to clinch
and OBrian counters with a low kick, right behind Galov 's knee.
Galov is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OBrian clinches with his opponent.
Galov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OBrian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tone Galov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galov fails to pull guard.

Galov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galov moves to clinch but OBrian breaks away

and OBrian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galov won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OBrian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galov is looking to regain half guard here but OBrian keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken OBrian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from OBrian.
A low kick from Galov is predictable there

and OBrian counters with a takedown into side control.
OBrian working the body and head with strikes.
Galov is trying to get back to his feet.

OBrian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
OBrian wants to control but Galov is keeping him busy.
OBrian is breathing heavily.
Galov is looking to get back to his feet here but OBrian is keeping cool and he's managed to take Galov's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galov staying busy and making it hard for OBrian to control.
Galov is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrian is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
OBrian controlling well, preventing Galov from escaping the position.

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.

OBrian looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Galov right now.
Galov trying to get back to his feet but OBrian is in full control for now.

OBrian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Galov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
OBrian wants to control but Galov is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OBrian looking for the RNC.
Galov is keeping busy.
Galov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
OBrian prevents Galov from improving his position.
Galov regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galov managing to control the position.
Galov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OBrian's guard.

OBrian manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Galov throws a lazy head kick
and OBrian counters with a nice body kick.
OBrian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tone Galov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galov tries to clinch up but OBrian circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken OBrian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Galov fails with the takedown
and OBrian counters with a good, hard body kick but Galov shrugs it off.
Galov misses with a takedown

and OBrian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OBrian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galov prevents it.

OBrian decides to pull guard.
OBrian controls Galov momentarily but Galov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galov trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galov preventing the sweep.
Galov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Galov trying to control but OBrian is working from the bottom.

OBrian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galov sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Galov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galov is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tone Galov.
Galov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tone Galov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

OBrian closes the distance and clinches.
Galov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OBrian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OBrian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Galov has a takedown stuffed.
OBrian looks to land a body kick but Galov moved away.
OBrian misses with a two punch combination.
Galov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OBrian is fending him off so far but Galov persists. Nope, OBrian circles away and we're back to standing.

OBrian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Galov looking for a sweep. Not yet Galov, not yet.
OBrian is looking to work some ground and pound but Galov has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galov looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrian is one step ahead there.
Galov is working hard here to advance position.
OBrian wants to get up but he can't break Galov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
OBrian stopping the sweep attempt from Galov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken OBrian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OBrian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken OBrian!