PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantin Galca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantin Galca has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dalton Figueroa's chin.

Figueroa
vs
Galca

195 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dalton Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Constantin Galca!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Galca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Galca swinging wildly here.
Galca shoots and misses

and Figueroa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dalton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantin Galca.
Figueroa postures up.
Figueroa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figueroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figueroa connects with a couple of short punches.

Galca kicks Figueroa off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galca throws a leg kick that is checked

and Figueroa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Galca's guard now.
Figueroa stands up over Galca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Galca wants to control the position but Figueroa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Galca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galca looks winded!

Figueroa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Figueroa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galca tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Figueroa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Galca slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Figueroa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Galca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Figueroa trying to work for an americana but Galca has managed to regain full guard.
Galca wants to stand up but Figueroa is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galca throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Galca throws his legs up looking for a submission but Figueroa uses it to pass to side control.
Galca struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galca gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton Figueroa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Galca doesn't manage to clinch there - Figueroa circles away.
Galca throws a combination that misses
letting Figueroa counter with a right hand.
Figueroa is looking to clinch but Galca is avoiding it.
Galca is looking to clinch but Figueroa is avoiding it.
Figueroa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galca tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Figueroa counters by moving into the clinch.
Come on Figueroa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa scores a nice knee to the body.
Galca stalling in the clinch but Figueroa improves position.
Figueroa gets underhooks to prevent Galca's takedown attempt.
Galca being controlled against the cage.
Figueroa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Figueroa is trying to break the clinch but Galca is controlling him.
Galca tries to break the clinch but Figueroa is controlling the position.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is trying to force a seperation but Galca has the dominant position.
Galca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galca is trying to pull guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dalton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantin Galca.
Figueroa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Galca tries to pull guard but Figueroa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Galca is looking for a takedown.
Galca is breathing heavily.

Figueroa breaks the clinch.
Dalton Figueroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Galca closes the distance and clinches.
Figueroa has had enough of the clinch but Galca keeps him there for the moment.
Figueroa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Galca up against the cage.
Figueroa prevents the takedown attempt.

Figueroa breaks the clinch.
Galca tries to clinch but Figueroa moves out of range.
Galca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figueroa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Figueroa somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figueroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galca shoots and misses

so Figueroa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Figueroa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galca has momentary wrist control but Figueroa slips an elbow through the middle.

Figueroa gets to his feet - Galca follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Figueroa feints and as Galca raises his hands in defense, Figueroa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Figueroa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton Figueroa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Galca misses with a kick to the body
and Figueroa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galca tries to clinch but Figueroa moves away

and Figueroa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Figueroa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Figueroa working Galca over with strikes.

Galca looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Figueroa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Galca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galca tries to reverse the position but Figueroa maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Figueroa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Galca can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Galca is desperately trying to improve his position but Figueroa has a good base and remains in mount.
Figueroa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Galca to take his back!

Figueroa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galca is defending well though. Figueroa let's go of the attempt for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galca tries to escape but Figueroa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galca rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dalton Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galca is looking to improve his position.

Figueroa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Figueroa is looking for a kimura but Galca is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Figueroa to get the leverage.

Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura but Galca is defending well.
Galca trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Figueroa manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galca wants to hold on but Figueroa pushes him away.
Galca manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Galca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura but Galca is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figueroa, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton Figueroa!