PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Galustyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Warfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Galustyan
vs
Warfist

173 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160
[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Galustyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Warfist!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galustyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warfist throws a leg kick but Galustyan moved away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Galustyan.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warfist can do anything to dispel that myth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Warfist pushes Galustyan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Galustyan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Galustyan in side control, throwing shots but Warfist defends.
Galustyan throws a strike aimed at the side of Warfist's head but Warfist avoids it well.
Galustyan throws a strike aimed at the side of Warfist's head but Warfist avoids it well.
Galustyan trying to control the position but Warfist is working away.
Galustyan in side control, throwing shots but Warfist defends.
Galustyan is trying to ground and pound but Warfist uses the momentary lack of control by Galustyan to regain half guard.
Galustyan thows a huge punch but Warfist dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galustyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warfist is trying to stand.
Galustyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Galustyan trying to control the action but Warfist is working from the bottom.
Warfist is looking to escape.
Galustyan lands with a punch from half guard.
Galustyan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warfist is trying to maintain the position but Galustyan is very close to passing his half guard.
Galustyan throwing shots but Warfist is blocking nicely.
Galustyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Warfist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Warfist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galustyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan trying to pass the guard but Warfist defending well.
Warfist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Galustyan trying to control the action but Warfist is working from the bottom.
Galustyan thows a huge punch but Warfist dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warfist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galustyan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Galustyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Warfist is not content to let Galustyan control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warfist's head.
Warfist pushes Galustyan off looking to stand but Galustyan dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Galustyan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warfist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Galustyan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Warfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Galustyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galustyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galustyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warfist is keeping the position for now.
Galustyan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galustyan wants to pass the guard but Warfist is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galustyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galustyan throwing strikes from guard but Warfist blocks nicely.
Galustyan is working Warfist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galustyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galustyan advances to half guard.
Galustyan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Galustyan winds up and cracks Warfist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galustyan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Galustyan stops Warfist from getting back to his feet.
Warfist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galustyan scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Galustyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Galustyan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Galustyan.

Galustyan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galustyan lands in his opponent's guard.

Galustyan gets to his feet. Warfist looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Warfist throws a low kick, looking for Galustyan's leg but Galustyan calmly moves out of range.
Warfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warfist throws a sloppy head kick and Galustyan moves out of range easily.
Warfist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galustyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Michael Galustyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warfist scores with a head kick. Galustyan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfist throws a low kick but Galustyan moves out of range easily.
Galustyan slips a jab from Warfist.
Dragon Warfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warfist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warfist 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 Galustyan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Galustyan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Galustyan avoids the head kick by Warfist.
Warfist stuffs the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warfist.
Galustyan blocks a leg kick.
Galustyan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Warfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Warfist fakes the leg kick and cracks Galustyan in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Galustyan. Those never looked like landing.

Galustyan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Warfist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Warfist is looking to regain half guard here but Galustyan keeps moving and retains side control.
Galustyan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Galustyan scores with a couple of short elbows.

Warfist throws Galustyan to one side and escapes!
Warfist throws a body kick that misses.
Galustyan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warfist as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Galustyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warfist looks for the body kick but Galustyan saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Galustyan checks it well.
Warfist throws a leg kick that is checked

and Galustyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warfist's guard.
Warfist trying to keep a closed guard but Galustyan is proving a slippery customer.
Warfist wants to stand but Galustyan is controlling the position.
Galustyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galustyan landing with the ground and pound.
Michael Galustyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galustyan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galustyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warfist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warfist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan wants to control from the top but Warfist keeps moving.
Galustyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Warfist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Galustyan is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warfist is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galustyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Galustyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warfist keeping full guard, as Galustyan tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Galustyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warfist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dragon Warfist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Galustyan checks a leg kick.
Galustyan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Warfist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warfist scores with a leg kick.
Warfist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warfist throws a solid leg kick but Galustyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warfist.
Galustyan blocks a jab.
Dragon Warfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Galustyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Warfist dodges the ground and pound from Galustyan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galustyan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Warfist sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Warfist managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galustyan.
Warfist gets back to half guard.
Galustyan throwing shots but Warfist is blocking nicely.
Galustyan slips a nice elbow through Warfist's hands, connecting with Warfist's forehead.
Warfist is trying to stand.
Galustyan working Warfist over with strikes.
Galustyan is keen to just control but Warfist is a slippery customer.
Warfist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galustyan.
Galustyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galustyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warfist trying to hold on to Galustyan's head to control him but Galustyan postures up.
Galustyan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warfist's head.
Warfist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Galustyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warfist keeps working.
Galustyan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galustyan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Galustyan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist wants to get back to full guard.
Galustyan is trying to control. Warfist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Galustyan working Warfist over with strikes.
Galustyan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Galustyan working the head and body with strikes.

Galustyan is looking for a kimura here.
Galustyan drops an elbow to the side of Warfist's head.
Galustyan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Galustyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warfist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warfist is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warfist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galustyan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warfist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Warfist is trying to stand.
Galustyan trying to control from half guard but Warfist is working away.
Warfist wants to improve his position but Galustyan is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galustyan drops an elbow to the side of Warfist's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Galustyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galustyan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Galustyan!