PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vin Ner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Gallo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ner
vs
Gallo

200 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vin Ner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ner closes the distance and clinches.
Ner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallo.
Gallo blocks the elbow strike.

Ner breaks from the clinch.
Gallo throws a nice head kick!

Ner darts in and clinches Gallo up against the cage.
Gallo tries to pull guard but Ner won't allow it.
Ner missing with knees to the body.

Ner jumps guard.

Ner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ner looking for a guillotine here but Gallo defends easily.
Ner can't keep his opponent in guard - Gallo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ner is pressing down on Gallo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gallo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gallo's back instead.
Ner connects with a big shot to the side of Gallo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ner looking for the RNC.

Ner tightening his grip on Gallo, looking for the choke.
Ner is breathing heavily.
Ner avoiding Gallo 's attempts to control his hands.

Ner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Ner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gallo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gallo for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ner gets his hands free as Gallo looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo holding both Ner 's hands and preventing any damage.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gallo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ner is thwarting Gallo's attempts to control the position.
Gallo regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ner drops back looking for a leg! Gallo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallo manages to kick Ner off! Ner jumps back into Gallo's guard.
Ner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ner stops Gallo from standing up.

Ner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ner is controlling him.

Ner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan Gallo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ner shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallo tries to sprawl out of it but Ner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ner scores with a takedown into Gallo's guard.
Ner won't allow Gallo to sweep him here.
Ner pushing down on Gallo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Ner is working for a kimura but Gallo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ner tries to pass to full mount but Gallo defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ner.
Gallo wants to get back to his feet.
Gallo trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Gallo.

Ner has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ner tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallo avoids the damage to the body.
Gallo can't get the takedown.
Gallo has Ner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vin Ner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gallo.
Gallo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ner.
Ner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vin Ner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gallo's guard.

Ner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ner slips nicely into half guard.

Ner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gallo is just riding it out for now. Ner eventually gives up the hold.
Gallo wants to get back to his feet.
Gallo taking some punishment here, with Ner in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ner seems to be looking for submissions.

Ner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gallo is just riding it out for now. Ner eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo moves into full guard.
Gallo wants to get back to his feet but Ner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ner looking to pass the guard.

Gallo has his feet on Ner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Ner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Ner looking to secure an arm triangle but Gallo defends it well.

Ner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gallo is now in Ner's guard. A big mistake from Ner there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ner has his foot on Gallo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallo works his way back into a safe position though.
Ner can't keep his opponent in guard - Gallo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vin Ner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gallo thows a huge punch but Ner dodges it nicely.

Ner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Gallo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gallo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ner's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo lands a really nice looking cross but Ner seems unphased.
Gallo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallo throws a nice head kick!

Ner rushes Gallo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ner throws an elbow that misses.
Ner tries to pull guard but Gallo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ner drops back down to his feet.
Gallo can't break the clinch.
Ner stalls.
Ner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallo.
Ner trying to land knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gallo avoids the elbow strike from Ner, against the cage.
Ner wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vin Ner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ner is trying to maintain a safe position but Gallo gets an underhook and turns Ner into the cage.
Gallo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ner prevents it.
Gallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ner smiles and moves away.

Ner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gallo is looking for a sweep.
Gallo gets back to half guard.
Gallo tries to get to full guard but Ner has control of the leg.
Ner works his way into full mount!
Gallo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Ner working for a submission but Gallo is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vin Ner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gallo misses with a head kick.
Gallo tries a head kick but it misses.

Ner rushes Gallo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ner prevents the takedown attempt.
Gallo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ner.
Ner throws an elbow that misses.

Ner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

Ner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ner drops back looking for a leg! Gallo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallo manages to kick Ner off! Ner jumps back into Gallo's guard.

Ner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gallo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gallo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gallo!
Ner is looking to reverse the position.

Gallo stands up and beckons Ner to his feet.
Gallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ner fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Gallo misses.
Gallo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Ner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gallo has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Ner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gallo moves into full guard.
Ner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gallo working for a triangle but Ner defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ner won't allow Gallo to get back to his feet.

Ner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ner thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gallo throws a sloppy head kick and Ner moves out of range easily.

Ner gets the takedown into side control.

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

Ner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gallo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ner but great work by Gallo.
Vin Ner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gallo stands up.

Ner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallo sprawls well initially but Ner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Ner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gallo is looking to escape.

Ner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ner.

Ner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vin Ner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ner, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vin Ner!