PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Kikui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gallagher
vs
Kikui

170 cm
25
174 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

178 cm
26
173 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Heavy handed

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Kikui!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikui takes a jab right on the kisser.

Kikui has Gallagher up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher pushes Kikui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallagher wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.

Kikui works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Gallagher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kikui takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kikui blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gallagher.
Gallagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gallagher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kikui counters with a single leg into guard. Gallagher didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Kikui is controlling him.
Kikui must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Kikui from controlling successfully.
Kikui won't allow Gallagher to get back to his feet.
Gallagher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kikui wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hiro Kikui wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kikui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gallagher's waist but Gallagher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kikui off to one side.
Gallagher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallagher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kikui avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
Kikui blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Kikui shoots in but Gallagher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gallagher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kikui avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Gallagher scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body punch from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Kikui sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kikui.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Kikui.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher misses with a few strikes there.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Kikui avoids it well.
Gallagher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kikui shoots in but Gallagher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kikui takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Kikui throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gallagher was covering up waiting for the punch and Kikui finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gallagher is looking to stand up but Kikui isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikui sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hiro Kikui has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kikui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Gallagher 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.

Gallagher misses the body punch

and Kikui counters by clinching up.
Kikui is trying to drag Gallagher to the mat but Gallagher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kikui has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gallagher after a bit of a struggle.

Kikui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kikui moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kikui shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Kikui.
Gallagher misses with a two punch combination.
Gallagher closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Hiro Kikui has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kikui is defended easily by Gallagher.
Kikui walks into a left hand.
Kikui is breathing heavily.
Gallagher cracks a nice hook into Kikui's ribs.
Frank Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallagher lunges at Kikui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kikui's hand.
Gallagher punishes Kikui's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher misses with a series of wild punches.
Kikui blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Gallagher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kikui.
Gallagher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kikui at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kikui counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gallagher's guard now.

Gallagher is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gallagher can't break the clinch.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Kikui has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gallagher after a bit of a struggle.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kikui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kikui blocks an uppercut.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikui is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gallagher tries to work over Kikui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kikui blocking some punches.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Kikui blocking some punches.
Gallagher gets underhooks to prevent Kikui's takedown attempt.
Kikui wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallagher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gallagher tries to break free but Kikui pushes him back against the cage.
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Gallagher.
A right hand to the body from Gallagher.
Gallagher is trying to break free.
Gallagher lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher tries to break the clinch but Kikui is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
Gallagher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Kikui.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kikui blocks an uppercut.
Kikui prevents Gallagher from breaking the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Kikui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Kikui uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallagher tries a body shot but Kikui blocks it.
Gallagher misses with some punches.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Gallagher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiro Kikui's cut.
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!

A right-left combo lands from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kikui avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
Kikui dives in and grabs Gallagher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gallagher pushes down on Kikui's head and hops out.
Kikui looks for a takedown but Gallagher sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Gallagher.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kikui manages to avoid it.
Kikui shoots in but Gallagher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Kikui.
Gallagher misses with a wild combination.
Kikui walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kikui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallagher throws a combination. Kikui tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Kikui avoids it well.
Gallagher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kikui counters with a single leg into guard. Gallagher didn't expect that.

Gallagher pushes Kikui off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallagher throws a combination that misses

and Kikui counters with a single leg into guard. Gallagher didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kikui loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kikui working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Kikui throwing strikes from guard but Gallagher blocks nicely.
Kikui stops Gallagher from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikui keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher wants to stand and escape but Kikui is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kikui lands a couple of elbows.
Kikui wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
Kikui is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet but Kikui is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kikui trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hiro Kikui wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kikui walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Kikui avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher is looking to wear down Kikui with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gallagher misses with a double jab.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher looks to land a right hand but Kikui moved out of range.

Kikui clinches.

Kikui wants the takedown. Gallagher is fighting it off but Kikui persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gallagher's guard against the cage.
Gallagher wants to stand and escape but Kikui is having none of it.
Gallagher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kikui controls the pace.
Kikui won't allow Gallagher to get back to his feet.
Kikui throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Kikui from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hiro Kikui was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kikui ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gallagher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frank Gallagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kikui looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gallagher is fending him off so far but Kikui persists. Nope, Gallagher circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallagher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gallagher misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kikui walks into a straight right hand from Gallagher.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Gallagher.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gallagher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gallagher!