PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny OReilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

OReilly
vs
Gallagher

195 cm
25
280 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

202 cm
36
250 lbs
26 - 22 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny OReilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher throws a push kick but OReilly slaps the foot to one side.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OReilly moves away.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but OReilly avoids it well.
OReilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OReilly throws a right hand that misses
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from OReilly does no damage.
Gallagher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as OReilly backs up against the cage.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but OReilly avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher misses with a few strikes there.
Johnny OReilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReilly misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher jabs OReilly right on the nose. OReilly blinks but takes it well.
Gallagher misses with a two punch combination.
Gallagher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
OReilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallagher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
OReilly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gallagher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly lands with a right hand.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher slips a jab from OReilly.
Gallagher misses the jab.
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick.
OReilly throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OReilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OReilly.
OReilly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gallagher.
Johnny OReilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher throws a body punch but OReilly moves out of range.
OReilly throws a combination that misses

and Gallagher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gallagher.
OReilly is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallagher has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReilly avoids a wild elbow strike from Gallagher.
OReilly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OReilly is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallagher has double underhooks.
OReilly is trying to push Gallagher away but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gallagher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OReilly's efforts to push away.
OReilly tries to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Gallagher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OReilly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OReilly is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling him.
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as OReilly controls the action.

Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OReilly misses with a body shot.
OReilly misses with a double jab

and Gallagher counters with a nice double leg into side control. OReilly won't be happy with that.
Gallagher tries to move to mount but OReilly blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gallagher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but OReilly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gallagher staying calm.
Gallagher is looking to take a break and control but OReilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gallagher works to advance to full mount. OReilly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gallagher is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But OReilly has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from OReilly!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OReilly is posturing up here but Gallagher has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! OReilly tries to roll out but it's too tight and OReilly has to tap! Slick submission there by Gallagher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Killian Gallagher!