PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benito Galea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Doyle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Galea
vs
Doyle

164 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benito Galea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galea looks for a takedown but Doyle sprawls well.
Galea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doyle's waist but Doyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galea off to one side.
Galea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Galea. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Galea scores a takedown into full mount!
Doyle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Doyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doyle wants to stand up but Galea is controlling him.

Galea has gone for a leg lock! Doyle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Galea's guard.

Galea looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doyle passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle controlling from side mount.
Galea is looking to regain half guard here but Doyle keeps moving and retains side control.
Galea throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Galea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galea is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doyle off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doyle holding on to Galea's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Doyle controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Galea trying to control momentarily.

Galea is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galea is breathing heavily.
Doyle tries to roll but Galea sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galea punches the canvas rather than the man.

Doyle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Galea's arms.
Doyle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Doyle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galea's back!
Galea is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Doyle has the hooks in. Galea is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Galea holding both Doyle 's hands and preventing any damage.
Galea is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doyle.
Galea can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyle keeps control of the position easily here as Galea tries to buck him off.

Doyle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Doyle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Doyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galea.
Galea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyle throws a jab when Galea was well out of range.
Galea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greg Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Galea.
Galea blocks a jab.
Doyle catches Galea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galea shoots in for a double leg but Doyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Galea has closed the distance and engaged Doyle in a clinch.
Galea tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doyle smiles and moves away.
Galea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Doyle.
Galea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doyle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galea moves away from the strike by Doyle.
Doyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doyle punishes Galea's body with a nice straight punch.
Benito Galea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
Galea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Galea is rocked!
Doyle throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Galea colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Doyle as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Galea is left battered and dazed whilst Doyle and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Doyle!