PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregers Westerberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westerberg comes into the arena with Maitre Gims - J'me Tire blaring out of the sound system. Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Westerberg
vs
Gallagher

189 cm
27
286 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

202 cm
44
250 lbs
40 - 36 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregers Westerberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westerberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westerberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gallagher is looking for the big counter here.
Westerberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westerberg lands a right hook to the body.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Westerberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Westerberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Gregers Westerberg has been cut.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gallagher 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.
Westerberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Westerberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Gallagher.

Westerberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gallagher actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg tries to pass to full mount but Gallagher defends it.
Gallagher has a hand on Westerberg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Westerberg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gallagher has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Westerberg's lack of action.
Gallagher is staying active underneath Westerberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Westerberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gallagher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg is keen to just control but Gallagher is a slippery customer.
Westerberg is pressing down on Gallagher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gallagher is holding on for now.
Gallagher moves into full guard.
Westerberg looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Westerberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Westerberg.
Westerberg is working hard here to advance position.
Westerberg keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg wants to control the position but Gallagher says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gallagher trying to control from half guard but Westerberg is working away.
Westerberg gets full guard.
Gallagher tries to free his leg and advance position but Westerberg is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallagher pushes down on Westerberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Westerberg punching from the bottom.
Gallagher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westerberg defending well though.
Westerberg is looking for a sweep. Gallagher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gallagher works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gallagher is looking for a triangle but Westerberg pushes his legs off easily.
Westerberg passes Gallagher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Westerberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregers Westerberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregers Westerberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Westerberg slips a jab and a cross from Gallagher.
Gallagher scores with a three punch combo!
Westerberg throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westerberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westerberg tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallagher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westerberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westerberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gregers Westerberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westerberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westerberg tries to counter with a takedown but Gallagher is quick to defend against it.
Gallagher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gallagher drops Westerberg with a nice combination! Gallagher dives into Westerberg's guard, looking to finish!
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.

Westerberg has his feet on Gallagher's thighs here. He's pushed Gallagher off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gallagher screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregers Westerberg!
Gregers Westerberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.