PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Seinfeld has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Seinfeld
vs
Galt

198 cm
23
194 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
23
189 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Seinfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Galt!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seinfeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seinfeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galt takes a swing at Seinfeld's ribcage but misses.
Seinfeld was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seinfeld seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Galt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seinfeld with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galt to score with a decent uppercut.
Seinfeld scores with a jab.
Seinfeld misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been informed that Galt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Galt tries a head kick but it misses.
Seinfeld quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seinfeld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seinfeld avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seinfeld connects with a leg kick. Galt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galt thumps Seinfeld with a low kick.
Galt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seinfeld in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seinfeld is able to avoid easily.
Seinfeld tries to land a leg kick but Galt saw it coming and moves away.
Galt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seinfeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Galt gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Galt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Seinfeld is trying to control but can't.

Galt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seinfeld doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galt.
Seinfeld keeping hold of Galt's head, controlling as best he can.
Seinfeld is trying to maintain the position but Galt is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt moves into full mount! Seinfeld won't be happy about that!
Seinfeld is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Galt has hold of Seinfeld's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seinfeld manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Galt looking to control but Seinfeld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galt wants to take Seinfeld's back but he can't do it this time.
Seinfeld is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt trying to control but Seinfeld is having none of it.

Galt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Seinfeld is now in Galt's guard. A big mistake from Galt there, giving up the dominant position!
Seinfeld controlling from the top position.
Seinfeld sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galt's guard.
Galt tries to roll over but Seinfeld keeps him under control.
Seinfeld tries to pass to full mount but Galt defends it.
Seinfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Galt tries to hold on but Seinfeld postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld tries to control but Galt wriggling away.
Seinfeld controlling the pace for now.
Galt tries to reverse the position but Seinfeld maintains control.
Galt is squirming around, avoiding Seinfeld's attempts to control the action.
Galt regains half guard.
Galt is looking for a sweep. Seinfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seinfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galt!
Seinfeld tries to control but Galt wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Galt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Seinfeld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Galt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Seinfeld has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seinfeld and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seinfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galt moves away.
Seinfeld checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Galt as he checks the leg kick.
Galt throws a shot from downtown. Seinfeld moves away and avoids it.
Seinfeld looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seinfeld getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Seinfeld catches Galt right on the button with a cross.
Galt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seinfeld half committed to a counter leg kick.
Galt tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Seinfeld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galt throws a head kick but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Galt shoots in but Seinfeld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seinfeld shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seinfeld really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Galt scores with a body shot.
Seinfeld on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seinfeld rather than just go for the knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seinfeld, right into the meat.
Galt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Seinfeld misses with a low kick.
Galt with the counter takedown but Seinfeld avoids it easily.
Seinfeld tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Galt is able to avoid easily.
Galt throws a good cross that connects.
Galt misses with a body shot.
Galt tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seinfeld, as that shot connected.
Seinfeld cracks Galt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seinfeld takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seinfeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Galt throws a body shot but no joy.
Galt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seinfeld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galt somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Galt throws a big shot that misses.
Galt looks for the body kick but Seinfeld saw that one coming.
Galt throws a looping overhand right but Seinfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld looks to land a body kick but Galt moved away.
Galt throws a head kick that misses.
Galt misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Seinfeld misses the target.
John Galt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galt throws a lazy right hand but Seinfeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seinfeld connects with an inside leg kick.
Galt throws a hook but Seinfeld blocks it.
Galt looks to land a right hand but Seinfeld moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Galt.
Seinfeld misses with a straight left.
Seinfeld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galt shoots in for a takedown but Seinfeld shows good takedown defense.
Jerome Seinfeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Galt.
Galt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seinfeld.
Galt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Galt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Seinfeld.
Galt throws a leg kick but Seinfeld checks it.
Galt misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld looks to land a body kick but Galt moved away.
A head kick misses from Seinfeld.
Galt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galt throws a big shot that misses.
Galt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seinfeld's calf.
Galt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seinfeld is fending him off so far but Galt persists. Nope, Seinfeld circles away and we're back to standing.
Galt lands a nice looking body shot.
Galt avoids a kick to the body.
Jerome Seinfeld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seinfeld throws a head kick that misses.
Galt moves out of range of the body kick from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld wants to slow Galt down by chopping away at his legs.
Galt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seinfeld.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Galt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Seinfeld lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Galt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seinfeld.
Galt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick but Galt moved away.
Galt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seinfeld feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Galt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galt lands in his opponent's guard.
Seinfeld managing to control the position.
Galt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seinfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seinfeld managing to control the position.
Galt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt stands and throws Seinfeld's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galt wants to control but Seinfeld is keeping him busy.

Galt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galt trying to control the action but Seinfeld is working from the bottom.
Seinfeld being controlled for a moment.

Galt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seinfeld knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jerome Seinfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seinfeld is looking to regain half guard here but Galt keeps moving and retains side control.
Seinfeld trying his best to control but Galt has mounted him.
Galt avoids the attempt from Seinfeld to control.
Seinfeld is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galt controlling from the full mount.
Galt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt mounts Seinfeld! Really nice guard pass there!
Seinfeld tries to lock up and control but Galt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seinfeld bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Seinfeld postures up.
Galt is controlling Seinfeld's posture.
Seinfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galt is keeping the position for now.
Galt is looking to sweep but instead, Seinfeld has passed into half guard.
Seinfeld seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Galt is not content to let Seinfeld control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt is looking for a sweep. Seinfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seinfeld is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Galt is working to get back to half guard.
Seinfeld unloading with bombs!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Seinfeld working for a submission but Galt is keeping him at bay.
Poor strikes thrown by Seinfeld there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Galt tries to hold on but Seinfeld pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Galt.
Well Galt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Galt!
Our winner, John Galt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.