PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheslin Kolbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Galloway
vs
Kolbe

165 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthur Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cheslin Kolbe!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galloway drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Galloway controls the position.

Galloway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galloway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kolbe is looking to regain half guard here but Galloway keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Galloway stalls from top position.
Galloway seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kolbe for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolbe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galloway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Galloway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galloway remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Galloway decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kolbe to his feet.

Galloway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolbe was covering up waiting for the punch and Galloway finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Galloway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kolbe moves forwards but Galloway connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolbe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Galloway shoots in for a double leg but Kolbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolbe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Galloway's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolbe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Kolbe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Galloway prevents a takedown attempt there.

Galloway manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Galloway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galloway keeping full guard, as Kolbe tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe stopping the sweep attempt from Galloway.
Kolbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Galloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galloway thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Galloway trying to control the position.

Kolbe gets to his feet. Galloway looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galloway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kolbe defends well and Galloway ends up having to push Kolbe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Galloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galloway is breathing heavily.
Kolbe throws a nice head kick!
Galloway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kolbe throws a head kick that Galloway semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick and Galloway moves out of range easily.
Galloway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kolbe shoots in and drives through. Galloway sprawls well.
Kolbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick and Galloway moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolbe is defended easily by Galloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galloway is looking to land body kicks.

Galloway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kolbe sneaks out the side door and pushes Galloway away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Galloway shoots in for a double leg but Kolbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolbe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galloway defends it well.
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolbe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Galloway blocks a head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolbe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kolbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Galloway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Galloway stuffs the takedown.
Kolbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kolbe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galloway to score with a decent uppercut.
Galloway blocks a head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kolbe gets caught napping as Galloway dives in and scores a takedown. Kolbe manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloway stays in close to Kolbe's body and controls the position.

Galloway gets to his feet - Kolbe follows without any prompting.
Kolbe is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kolbe throws a lazy head kick

and Galloway counters by clinching up.
Kolbe is looking to break free of the clinch but Galloway has double underhooks.
Galloway stops a takedown attempt from Kolbe.
Kolbe tries to score a body lock takedown but Galloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arthur Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheslin Kolbe.

Galloway has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kolbe regains guard immediately.
Galloway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Galloway stands up and waves to Kolbe to follow him.
Kolbe shoots in and drives through. Galloway sprawls well.

Galloway gets a takedown into half guard.
Galloway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galloway is working for a kimura but Kolbe is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Galloway seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galloway is taking a breather. Kolbe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kolbe looks like he's trying to stand up.

Galloway stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kolbe to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolbe as he avoids it easily.
Galloway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolbe defends it nicely.
Kolbe lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Kolbe. No joy for Galloway on that attempt.
Kolbe throws a head kick that Galloway semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kolbe or perhaps it was just good defense by Galloway, which made it look bad.
Kolbe leaves Galloway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick from Kolbe lands but Galloway takes it in his stride.
Kolbe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kolbe scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway shoots in for a takedown but Kolbe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolbe throws a head kick that Galloway semi-blocks.
Cheslin Kolbe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolbe scores with a head kick.
A combination from Galloway does no damage.
Kolbe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kolbe lands a head kick. Galloway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kolbe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kolbe lands with a slapping head kick.
Galloway avoids the head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway misses with a double jab.
Kolbe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Galloway.

Galloway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolbe keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheslin Kolbe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Galloway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galloway trying to pass the guard but Kolbe defending well.

Galloway stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kolbe to get to his feet.
Kolbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolbe shoots in but Galloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

Kolbe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Galloway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Galloway controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Galloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolbe lands with a kick to the temple. Galloway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Kolbe lands but Galloway takes it in his stride.
Kolbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kolbe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Galloway to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Galloway controlling from the top position.

Kolbe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galloway is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe keeping moving, preventing Galloway from controlling successfully.

Galloway stands and steps away. Kolbe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Galloway shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kolbe's guard.
Galloway distracts Kolbe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Galloway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galloway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe keeping moving, preventing Galloway from controlling successfully.

Kolbe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galloway is aware though and is defending well.

Kolbe working for a triangle but Galloway defends it easily.
Galloway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galloway stops Kolbe from standing up.
Galloway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galloway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galloway throwing strikes from guard but Kolbe blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kolbe throws a head kick but Galloway moves out of range.
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.

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

Kolbe kicks off Galloway and gets to his feet.

Kolbe tries to sprawl but Galloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kolbe wants to get back to his feet.
Galloway stalling.
Cheslin Kolbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galloway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cheslin Kolbe.
I've got Kolbe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Cheslin Kolbe!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Cheslin Kolbe!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Cheslin Kolbe!

Cheslin Kolbe wins by unanimous decision!