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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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176 cm
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bronko Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Galati misses the shot to the body.
Banger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galati looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Banger!
Galati gets to mount! Banger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banger tries to reverse the position but Galati maintains control.
Banger is working hard here to advance position.
Galati raining down shots from the mount!
Banger tries to hold on but Galati pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galati with good strikes from the mount here!
Galati with the ground and pound from mount.
Banger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galati thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Banger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galati pulls his head out easily.
Galati seems to be working for a kimura but Banger defends the submission attempt.
Galati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galati is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger is trying to maintain the position but Galati is very close to passing his half guard.
Banger is looking for a sweep. Galati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Galati connects with a nice short shot to Banger's temple.
Banger manages to get to full guard.
Galati is pushing down on Banger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banger is fighting to maintain full guard but Galati has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galati slips a nice elbow through Banger's hands, connecting with Banger's forehead.
Banger looking for submissions off his back.
Banger is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Galati is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banger is trying to get back to full guard.
Banger gets full guard.
Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Galati!
Galati is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger is working for a guillotine from mount but Galati frees his head quite easily.
Banger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galati is looking to escape.
Galati is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Galati is on top in guard.
Banger has an active guard here but Galati has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Galati 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.
Galati scores with the left hand. Banger knows he should have avoided that one.
Banger misses with a low kick.
Galati feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Banger keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully.
Banger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galati manages to get himself to full guard.
Banger stays in close to Galati's body and controls the position.
Banger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galati is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banger trying to control the position from guard on top but Galati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavel Galati has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bronko Banger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Galati takes the fight into the clinch.
Banger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Galati after a bit of a struggle.
A right hand to the body from Galati.
Galati breaks the clinch.
Galati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galati.
Galati fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banger sprawls well initially but Galati persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Banger tries to get to full guard but Galati has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger moves into full guard.
Banger trying to control the position.
Banger pulls Galati in to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Galati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Galati manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Banger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Galati has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banger but great work by Galati.
Galati is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galati working away.
Galati is looking to take a break and control but Banger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banger is looking for a sweep.
Banger wants to control but Galati postures up.
Galati working the body and head with strikes.
Banger sneaks back into half guard.
Banger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banger controls Galati momentarily but Galati frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger working for a triangle but Galati defends it easily.
Galati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Galati lands a couple of digs.
Banger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galati is working Banger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galati stopping the sweep attempt from Banger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bronko Banger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Banger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Galati gets a takedown into half guard.
Banger is trying to get back to full guard.
Banger moves into full guard.
Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banger has his foot on Galati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galati works his way back into a safe position though.
Banger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Galati is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banger.
Galati landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banger gets full guard.
Galati landing with the ground and pound.
Banger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galati.
Banger wants to sweep but no luck.
Banger trying to keep a closed guard but Galati is proving a slippery customer.
Banger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galati is looking to improve his position.
Galati is looking to escape.
Galati won't allow Banger to pass to mount.
Galati flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Galati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banger is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger wants to pass the guard but Galati is defending well.
We've been hearing that Banger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Galati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galati keeping moving, preventing Banger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galati had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banger defends it easily.
Banger being controlled here momentarily.
Banger trying to control but Galati is working from the bottom.
Banger postures up in Galati's guard and throws a big left but Galati blocks it.
Galati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banger stands and throws Galati's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galati knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger wants to control but Galati is keeping him busy.
Galati tries to improve position but can't.
Banger trying to control the action but Galati is working from the bottom.
Banger tries for a kimura but Galati is defending well.
Galati gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bronko Banger.
I think Banger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Banger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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