PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nadi Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadi Tsunami has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gallo
vs
Tsunami

190 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
160 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nadi Tsunami!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallo. Tsunami does a little dance to reset his feet.

Tsunami bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tsunami is looking to take a break and control but Gallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsunami tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tsunami wants to control but Gallo is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Tsunami.

Tsunami decides to stand back up. Tsunami steps back and let's Gallo get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami tries to clinch
and Gallo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsunami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsunami has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsunami tries to move into range but Gallo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gallo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gallo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tsunami tries to bum rush Gallo with a series of wild strikes but Gallo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsunami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tsunami misses with a few strikes there.
Gallo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsunami lands a nice shot that snaps Gallo's head back.
Tsunami misses with the combination.
Tsunami tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallo is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gallo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsunami, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsunami as Gallo tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo effectively controlling the action here.
Tsunami wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gallo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gallo presses Tsunami against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gallo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gallo pushes Tsunami back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gallo slowing the pace effectively.
Gallo stops a takedown attempt from Tsunami.
Joe Gallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadi Tsunami.
Tsunami wants a takedown but no success here.
Gallo stalls.
Gallo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsunamis head.
Tsunami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gallo is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tsunami has had enough of the clinch but Gallo keeps him there for the moment.
Tsunami throws an elbow that misses.
Gallo slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Gallo.

Tsunami is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gallo's half guard.
Gallo tries to roll over but Tsunami keeps him under control.
Tsunami is trying to control. Gallo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gallo is positioning himself well to prevent Tsunami advancing to mount.
Gallo is refusing to be controlled, as Tsunami sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gallo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsunami.
Gallo keeps control of the position for the meantime.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nadi Tsunami hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallo.
Gallo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gallo connects with a crisp jab.
Gallo leaves Tsunami with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gallo thuds his right hand into Tsunami's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Gallo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsunami was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallo.
A shot to the body from Gallo misses

so Tsunami counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsunami throws an elbow that misses. Gallo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsunami's guard. Nice move by Gallo!
Tsunami looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tsunami is trying to control the position but Gallo postures up.
Gallo preventing the sweep.
Tsunami keeping moving, preventing Gallo from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Nadi Tsunami has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gallo tries to clinch up.
Tsunami shoots for a takedown but Gallo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gallo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Gallo. No joy for Tsunami on that attempt.
Gallo throws out a powerful jab.
Gallo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsunami doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallo circles away.
Tsunami throws a sloppy head kick and Gallo moves out of range easily.
Tsunami tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gallo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsunami scores with a one two! Gallo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Gallo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo misses with a double jab
and Tsunami makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Tsunami misses.
Tsunami tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsunami was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallo.
Tsunami tries to clinch but Gallo is having none of it.
Gallo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe Gallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsunami looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gallo misses the shot to the body.
Gallo misses with an uppercut. Tsunami saw that one coming.
Tsunami moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe Gallo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallo blocks a head kick by Tsunami.
Gallo dodges the punch combination from Tsunami.
Gallo throws a right hand that misses

and Tsunami counters with a single leg into guard. Gallo didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsunami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gallo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsunami is one step ahead there.
Gallo keeping moving, preventing Tsunami from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nadi Tsunami hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tsunami misses with an uppercut. Gallo saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Gallo.
Gallo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsunami throws a leg kick but Gallo moved away.
Gallo keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsunami.
Gallo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsunami.
Gallo scores with a one two! Tsunami had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gallo closes the distance but Tsunami moves to the side

and Tsunami counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gallo's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallo is pulling down on Tsunami's head to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsunami looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadi Tsunami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gallo moves into the clinch.
Tsunami tries to pull guard but Gallo won't allow it.
Tsunami changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gallo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gallo dips to his left and cracks Tsunami with an uppercut!
Gallo scores with a nice right hand.
Gallo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gallo throws out a powerful jab.
Gallo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsunami looks to land a combination but Gallo avoids it well.
Joe Gallo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gallo misses with a wild body shot.
Gallo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Tsunami is rocked!
Gallo connects with a body shot.
Tsunami is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallo finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gallo misses the shot to the body.
Gallo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tsunami decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gallo's guard.
Tsunami seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsunami won't allow Gallo to sweep him here.
Gallo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gallo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsunami is looking to work some ground and pound but Gallo has wrist control.
Tsunami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami trying to control but Gallo is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tsunami moves in looking to clinch but Gallo pushes him off.
Gallo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsunami doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallo stuns Tsunami with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Gallo. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown by Tsunami or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallo which made him look bad.
Joe Gallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadi Tsunami.
Gallo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsunami in his tracks.
Tsunami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallo defends it nicely.
Tsunami throws a leg kick

and Gallo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tsunami wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gallo avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsunami.
Tsunami is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gallo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsunami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gallo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gallo lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gallo.
Gallo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsunami taking a breather.
Tsunami is trying to pull guard but Gallo has him pressed against the cage.
Gallo has a couple of punches blocked by Tsunami.
Gallo misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gallo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsunami backwards.
Tsunami tries to pull guard but Gallo holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsunami drops back down to his feet.
Gallo wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gallo.
Gallo lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsunami backwards.
Gallo misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gallo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsunami can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Gallo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gallo is trying to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallo lands with a right to the head.
Tsunami is trying to drag Gallo to the mat but Gallo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gallo lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gallo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gallo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gallo!
Joe Gallo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.