PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gallagher (ranked 558 p4p, 83 weight class) and Boris Kane (ranked 537 p4p, 81 weight class). Gallagher comes into the arena with Drunkin' Lullabies by Flogging Molly blaring out of the sound system. Kane has chosen Seek N Strike as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gallagher
vs
Kane

182 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
30
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Kane!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Gallagher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kane misses.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Kane tries to counter it with a takedown but Gallagher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left lands for Kane.
Kane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
Kane takes one to the chin there.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Gallagher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Kane misses.
Gallagher is looking to counter punch.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
Gallagher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gallagher lands a nice looking body shot.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kane's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Gallagher misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
Frank Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gallagher is out of range and Kane settles back down.
Gallagher scores with a decent looking hook.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kane is out of range.
Kane works Gallagher's body with a nice hook.

Kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gallagher to the mat! Gallagher manages to get full guard.
Gallagher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Gallagher seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kane postures up in Gallagher's guard and throws a big left but Gallagher blocks it.
Kane won't allow Gallagher to get back to his feet.
Gallagher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gallagher wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kane passes into half guard.
Gallagher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kane on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher is trying to stand.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Gallagher pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Gallagher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gallagher is trying to stand back up but Kane is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gallagher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kane is controlling the pace.

Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gallagher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane wants to pass to mount but Gallagher is defending the position.
Kane stops Gallagher from getting back to his feet.
Kane drops an elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Kane slips a nice elbow through Gallagher's hands, connecting with Gallagher's forehead.
Kane controlling the action here.
Gallagher is in trouble now - Kane has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane raining down shots from the mount!
Gallagher's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Kane is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gallagher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gallagher shrugs it off.
Gallagher really wants to buck Kane off and get back to his feet.
Gallagher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kane wants to control the pace but Gallagher is squirming around nicely.
Gallagher really wants to buck Kane off and get back to his feet.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gallagher is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Gallagher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gallagher stops Kane from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gallagher swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Gallagher throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane ducks right into an uppercut from Gallagher.

Gallagher tries to sprawl but Kane drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Gallagher manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Frank Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.

Gallagher gets caught napping as Kane dives in and scores a takedown. Gallagher manages to retain guard.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane stops Gallagher from standing up.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boris Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Gallagher is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane works over Gallagher with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane landing with the ground and pound.
Gallagher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kane is controlling him.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Kane 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 referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gallagher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing.
Kane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gallagher counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gallagher.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Gallagher throws an off balance right hand
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kane moves out of range as Gallagher strikes.
Kane lands a jab.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a left hand
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kane! But no joy.
Gallagher swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane catches Gallagher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kane slips a jab from Gallagher.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Gallagher throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Gallagher sees coming a mile off.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane slips under a jab.
Gallagher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane slips under a jab from Gallagher.
Kane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
And Kane tries to counter it with a takedown but Gallagher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallagher. Gallagher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boris Kane 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!

Kane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gallagher under the eye.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Kane.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
And Kane responds with a good body kick, but Gallagher manages to step out the way in time.
Kane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gallagher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Gallagher bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Kane.
A jab from Kane does it's job there.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Kane throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Gallagher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kane blocks a jab.
Kane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Gallagher misses the jab.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane with the counter takedown but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallagher moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to move into range but Gallagher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gallagher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gallagher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Gallagher.

Kane is rocked!

It looks like Boris Kane has been cut.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallagher finish him?
and Gallagher counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kane! He's just covering up as Gallagher starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gallagher!
Frank Gallagher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.