PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Srednoselec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Galard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Srednoselec
vs
Galard

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Srednoselec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Galard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galard shoots in for a takedown but Srednoselec shows good takedown defense.

Galard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Galard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Galard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Srednoselec is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Galard, into his guard.
Srednoselec wants to pass the guard but Galard is keeping the position.
Galard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Srednoselec is one step ahead there.
Galard is pulling down on Srednoselec's head. It's preventing any offense from Srednoselec, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Srednoselec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galard is keeping the position for now.
Galard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Srednoselec trying to control the position from guard on top but Galard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Srednoselec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Srednoselec.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Srednoselec misses with a takedown

and Galard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Galard is working Srednoselec over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galard passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Galard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Srednoselec has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galard lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Srednoselec struggling a bit here.
Srednoselec is breathing heavily.
Galard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Srednoselec will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Galard cracks Srednoselec with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Galard scoring with punches from side control.

Galard decides to stand back up.
Srednoselec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galard swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Srednoselec. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Galard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Srednoselec trying to remain calm as Galard controls from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Galard scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Galard has an Americana. Srednoselec didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Galard is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Galard hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mario Galard!