PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luisito Pallagud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pallagud
vs
Conrad

172 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
24
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luisito Pallagud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Pallagud. No joy for Conrad on that attempt.
Pallagud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conrad lands a head kick!

Pallagud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pallagud looking to pass the guard.
Conrad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pallagud landing some decent shots from guard.
Pallagud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad trying to keep a closed guard but Pallagud is proving a slippery customer.
Pallagud looking to sit in guard and control but Conrad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pallagud keeping moving, preventing Conrad from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pallagud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conrad is one step ahead there.
Conrad trying to control but Pallagud is working from the bottom.
Pallagud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conrad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pallagud's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lucas Conrad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pallagud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Pallagud there.
Pallagud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Conrad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pallagud tries to avoid it but Conrad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pallagud to the ground. Pallagud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pallagud lands with a good body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conrad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pallagud up against the cage.
Conrad is trying to drag Pallagud to the mat but Pallagud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luisito Pallagud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Conrad.

Pallagud has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Conrad regains guard immediately.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pallagud postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pallagud connects with a couple of short punches.
Pallagud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Conrad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pallagud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pallagud stays in close to Conrad's body and controls the position.
Conrad is trying to control the position but Pallagud postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad keeping moving, preventing Pallagud from controlling successfully.
Pallagud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pallagud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Conrad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pallagud pinned against the cage. Pallagud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Pallagud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pallagud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conrad on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pallagud connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Conrad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pallagud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pallagud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Conrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pallagud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Conrad back to the cage. Pallagud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pallagud lunges at Conrad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Conrad's hand.
Pallagud keeps the fight on the outside.

Conrad moves into the clinch.
Pallagud misses with a punch to the body.
Pallagud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pallagud is trying to force a seperation but Conrad has the dominant position.
Pallagud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pallagud.

Conrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pallagud fails to land with a series of punches.
Conrad shoots for a takedown but Pallagud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conrad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conrad misses with a takedown

and Pallagud counters with a shoot takedown. Conrad fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallagud postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Conrad keeping full guard, as Pallagud tries to pass.
Pallagud trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conrad will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Conrad wants to stand but Pallagud is controlling the position.
Pallagud postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pallagud working some strikes from top position.
Pallagud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud lands a couple of elbows.
Pallagud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pallagud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pallagud'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.
Pallagud is pushing down on Conrad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conrad is fighting to maintain full guard but Pallagud has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pallagud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conrad's head.
Pallagud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pallagud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Luisito Pallagud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pallagud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Pallagud seems content to control.
Conrad is trying to get back to full guard.
Pallagud wants to take a breather but Conrad is having none of it.
Conrad is looking for a sweep. Pallagud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pallagud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Conrad is looking to control Pallagud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conrad avoid being mounted?
Pallagud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conrad's head.
Conrad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pallagud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pallagud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conrad keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conrad.
Pallagud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pallagud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pallagud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conrad is keeping the position for now.
Pallagud with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pallagud won't allow Conrad to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pallagud scoring with some ground and pound.
Pallagud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conrad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luisito Pallagud dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Conrad moves in looking to clinch but Pallagud pushes him off.
Conrad avoids the body shot from Pallagud.
Pallagud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Conrad back to the cage. Pallagud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pallagud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conrad circles away quickly and effectively.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pallagud.
Conrad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pallagud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Conrad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pallagud blocks the strikes from Conrad.
Pallagud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conrad keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallagud with the ground and pound but Conrad uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Conrad has momentary wrist control but Pallagud slips an elbow through the middle.
Pallagud postures up in Conrad's guard and throws a big left but Conrad blocks it.
Conrad trying to control the position.
Conrad has momentary wrist control but Pallagud slips an elbow through the middle.
Pallagud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pallagud advances to half guard.
Pallagud wants to control but Conrad is keeping him busy.
Pallagud working over Conrad with some ground and pound. Conrad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Conrad wants to control but Pallagud is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conrad taking some punishment here, with Pallagud in his half guard.
Pallagud thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pallagud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pallagud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conrad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pallagud sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Conrad trying to control from the bottom.
Pallagud looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conrad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud controlling the action here.
Conrad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Conrad wants to improve his position but Pallagud is controlling well.
Conrad is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pallagud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Pallagud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pallagud landing with the ground and pound.
Pallagud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Conrad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Pallagud throwing strikes from guard but Conrad blocks nicely.
Luisito Pallagud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pallagud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conrad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Conrad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pallagud defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pallagud stopping the sweep attempt from Conrad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luisito Pallagud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pallagud 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luisito Pallagud!