PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Slovenija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milan Slovenija has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane Gallagher's chin.

Gallagher
vs
Slovenija

221 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milan Slovenija!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Slovenija enables Gallagher to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slovenija manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Slovenija is looking to stand back up but Gallagher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Slovenija.

Gallagher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slovenija has hold of Gallagher's hands but Gallagher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slovenija wants to control but Gallagher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gallagher controlling the action here.
Gallagher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gallagher wants to stand but Slovenija has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slovenija is looking for a sweep. Gallagher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slovenija is trying to maintain the position but Gallagher is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Gallagher postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Slovenija to stand up.
Milan Slovenija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Slovenija throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gallagher was covering up waiting for the punch and Slovenija finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gallagher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gallagher is adopting a defensive guard.
Slovenija trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher managing to control the position.
Gallagher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Slovenija puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slovenija passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gallagher!

Slovenija stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slovenija scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gallagher manages to get to full guard.
Gallagher wants to stand and escape but Slovenija is having none of it.
Gallagher is adopting a defensive guard.
Slovenija postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slovenija trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Gallagher wants to sweep but no luck.

Slovenija has gone for a leg lock! Gallagher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slovenija's guard.

Gallagher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gallagher is stalling in the full guard.
Gallagher wants to get up but he can't break Slovenija's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Shane Gallagher will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gallagher shoots in for a double leg but Slovenija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Gallagher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slovenija is looking to control Gallagher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slovenija avoid being mounted?

Slovenija actively working from the bottom here.
Slovenija is trying to control but Gallagher passes into side control!
Gallagher creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gallagher decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Gallagher gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Slovenija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slovenija is looking for a sweep.
Gallagher just content to control the position.

Gallagher has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Slovenija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gallagher's guard.
Gallagher controlling Slovenija's posture.
Gallagher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slovenija manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gallagher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slovenija, up you get!

Gallagher gets caught flat footed, as Slovenija shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slovenija is breathing heavily.
Gallagher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slovenija content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slovenija looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Slovenija has his foot on Gallagher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallagher works his way back into a safe position though.

Gallagher stands up and waves to Slovenija to follow him.

Slovenija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gallagher's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is controlling Slovenija's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Slovenija drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gallagher dives on top into guard.

Slovenija looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gallagher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Gallagher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gallagher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slovenija to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Gallagher is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gallagher avoiding damage.
Gallagher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slovenija walks away with a smile on his face. Gallagher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slovenija gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher is not content to let Slovenija control the position.

Gallagher throws Slovenija to one side and escapes!
Slovenija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slovenija has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.

Gallagher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gallagher manages to end up in side control.
Slovenija is trying to improve his position.

Gallagher has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Slovenija closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gallagher did well to prevent Slovenija getting side control.
Slovenija trying to control from half guard but Gallagher is working away.
Gallagher tries to kick Slovenija off but Slovenija keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher gets back to full guard.
Slovenija looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Slovenija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Slovenija looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovenija trying to keep a closed guard but Gallagher is proving a slippery customer.

Slovenija looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gallagher has picked Slovenija up and slammed him! Slovenija can't keep hold of the triangle and Gallagher manages to pass to side control!

Gallagher stands up and beckons Slovenija to his feet.

Gallagher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slovenija looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slovenija on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Gallagher decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Slovenija has Gallagher up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher has Slovenija pressed against the cage.

Gallagher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gallagher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Slovenija from controlling successfully.
Gallagher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slovenija can do to turn this around?
Gallagher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Slovenija got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gallagher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slovenija has managed to get both his arms back between Gallagher's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gallagher, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Gallagher!