PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Saenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Saenger
vs
Gallagher

209 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

200 cm
20
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Saenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher with a lazy takedown attempt

and Saenger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saenger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gallagher wants to get back to full guard.
Gallagher is still trying to improve position.
Saenger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saenger lands strikes from half guard.
Saenger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gallagher wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gallagher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gallagher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saenger wants to free his trapped foot but Gallagher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gallagher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saenger scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenger works his way into side control.
Gallagher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saenger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Saenger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Saenger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gallagher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saenger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gallagher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gallagher is looking to regain half guard here but Saenger keeps moving and retains side control.

Saenger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gallagher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saenger slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saenger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gallagher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.

Saenger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Saenger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gallagher is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenger landing a few strikes.

Saenger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saenger tries to stand but Gallagher is controlling his head.
Gallagher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Saenger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saenger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working.
Saenger lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saenger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saenger scores with punches from side control.
Saenger advances to mount.
Saenger lands a heavy elbow.
Gallagher looks winded!

Saenger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gallagher has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Saenger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gallagher has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gallagher!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saenger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Saenger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gallagher has closed the distance and engaged Saenger in a clinch.

Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saenger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gallagher circles away.

Saenger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saenger is working Gallagher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saenger is working Gallagher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gallagher trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saenger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saenger tries to free his leg and advance position but Gallagher is retaining full guard.
Saenger is looking to stand up but Gallagher won't let him.
Saenger content to stall in guard here.
Saenger 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenger passes Gallagher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saenger 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.
Gallagher trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saenger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gallagher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Saenger seems to be working for a kimura but Gallagher defends the submission attempt.
Saenger wants to pass the guard but Gallagher is defending well.
Gallagher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenger wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
Saenger forces his way into half guard.
Saenger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saenger in particular looking to stall.
Saenger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Saenger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallagher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saenger.
Gallagher tries to get to full guard but Saenger has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Saenger 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.
Saenger uses his free foot to push down on Gallagher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gallagher.
Saenger wants to control the pace but Gallagher is squirming around nicely.
Saenger with shots to the head and body - Gallagher looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saenger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gallagher hang on?
Saenger is landing with some decent strikes but Gallagher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saenger lands a big elbow.
Saenger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saenger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gallagher can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saenger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saenger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saenger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gallagher is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Saenger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gallagher is surviving well by controlling Saenger's body position as best he can.

Saenger stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Saenger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Saenger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saenger forces his way into half guard.
Saenger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gallagher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saenger.

Saenger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gallagher sees it coming and defends easily.
Saenger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gallagher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Saenger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saenger thows a huge punch but Gallagher dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenger is pressing down on Gallagher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gallagher is holding on for now.
Saenger slows the pace down in half guard.
Gallagher is staying active underneath Saenger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saenger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saenger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saenger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saenger lands a heavy elbow.
Saenger tries to control but Gallagher wriggling away.
Gallagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saenger avoids the attempt from Gallagher to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenger punishing his opponent with strikes.

Gallagher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saenger.

Saenger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gallagher can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saenger with good strikes from the mount here!
Saenger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saenger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saenger controlling the pace for now.
Saenger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gallagher?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenger controlling the pace for now.
Saenger wants to control the pace but Gallagher is squirming around nicely.
Saenger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Klaus Saenger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saenger lands a couple of good shots and Gallagher has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saenger connects with a big shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Saenger lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Saenger biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saenger throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gallagher could be in trouble here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gallagher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Saenger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gallagher has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Saenger tightening his grip on Gallagher, looking for the choke.

Saenger looking to break Gallagher's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gallagher remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saenger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Saenger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gallagher defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Robert Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saenger biding his time, controlling Gallagher.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Saenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saenger, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Saenger!