PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dalek Gallifrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallifrey comes to the cage accompanied by Resist the Thought- Extermination. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gallifrey
vs
Kawada

170 cm
32
143 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

167 cm
34
145 lbs
14 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalek Gallifrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kawada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gallifrey lands a nice elbow.
Our sources have told us that Gallifrey has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gallifrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawada lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallifrey lands with a left to the head.
Kawada avoids the elbow strike from Gallifrey, against the cage.
Good body shot from Gallifrey.
Kawada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallifrey.
Kawada jumps guard but Gallifrey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kawada blocks a body shot from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawada has Gallifrey pressed against the cage.
Gallifrey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kawada avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gallifrey.
Kawada goes for a takedown attempt but Gallifrey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dalek Gallifrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada darts in looking for a takedown but Gallifrey gets double underhooks and turns Kawada into the cage.
As Kawada tries to get set, Gallifrey tries to push him back and clinch up but Kawada manages to avoid the attempt.
Kawada has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallifrey lands with a nice body punch.
Kawada looks to land a combination but Gallifrey avoids it well.
Kawada closes the distance and clinches up with Gallifrey, looking for a takedown. Kawada pushes Gallifrey against the cage but Gallifrey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kawada shoots for a takedown but Gallifrey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gallifrey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kawada manages to circle out of the way.
Kawada looks winded!

Kawada gets tackled into the cage by Gallifrey. Gallifrey maintains the clinch.
Kawada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallifrey lands with a left to the head.
Gallifrey lands an elbow inside.
Kawada takes an elbow to the temple.
Gallifrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawada's elbow.
Gallifrey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
Gallifrey lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawada blocks an elbow strike.
Kawada misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawada wants a takedown.
Gallifrey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gallifrey pushes Kawada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gallifrey.
A left hand lands to the body for Gallifrey.
Gallifrey scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey misses with a punch to the body.
Gallifrey lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Gallifrey as the two fighters clinch.
Gallifrey lands an elbow that stopped Kawada in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallifrey.
Gallifrey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallifrey is working Kawada over against the cage.
Gallifrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawada wants a takedown.
A short left from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey presses Kawada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gallifrey lands an uppercut.
Gallifrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gallifrey pushes Kawada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey lands an elbow inside.
Kawada working aggressively here.
Gallifrey misses with a punch to the body.
Gallifrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallifrey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gallifrey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gallifrey can't find room to land a body shot as Kawada controls the action.
Gallifrey can't find room to land a body shot as Kawada controls the action.
Gallifrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallifrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gallifrey is keeping busy.
Gallifrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawada jumps guard but Gallifrey stands there with Kawada around his waist. Kawada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gallifrey tries to work over Kawada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gallifrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Gallifrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallifrey tries a body shot but Kawada blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey throws an elbow that misses.
Gallifrey lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gallifrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawada wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallifrey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gallifrey misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gallifrey throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Gallifrey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawada.
Gallifrey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gallifrey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gallifrey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kawada goes for a takedown attempt but Gallifrey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kawada tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallifrey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kawada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalek Gallifrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gallifrey moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallifrey lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalek Gallifrey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gallifrey is looking to clinch but Kawada is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gallifrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawada misses.

Gallifrey moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallifrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gallifrey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gallifrey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawada can do to turn this around?
Kawada prevents a body shot from Gallifrey.
Kawada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gallifrey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gallifrey tries to clinch but Kawada moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gallifrey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gallifrey tries to clinch up.
Kawada looks for a takedown but Gallifrey sprawls well.
Gallifrey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dalek Gallifrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallifrey misses with a few strikes there.
Kawada throws a counter combo.
Gallifrey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallifrey lands a head shot.
Gallifrey lands with a nice body punch.

Gallifrey forces Kawada back against the cage and clinches.
Gallifrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallifrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Kawada manages to pull guard.
Kawada has a closed guard, preventing Gallifrey from standing up.
Kawada has control of Gallifrey's left arm, preventing Gallifrey from doing any damage.

Kawada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kawada is proving hard to escape from.
Kawada trying to control the position.
Gallifrey is looking to stand up but Kawada won't let him.

Kawada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawada wants to stand and escape but Gallifrey is having none of it.

Kawada working for a triangle but Gallifrey defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gallifrey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kawada, up you get!
Kawada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawada tries to clinch there but Gallifrey circles away.
Gallifrey circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Kawada with that takedown attempt.
Gallifrey lands a nice hook to Kawada's body. Kawada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Gallifrey has Kawada up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallifrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawada's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey pushes Kawada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gallifrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Gallifrey scores with a shot to the side of Kawada's head.
Still in the clinch, Gallifrey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallifrey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dalek Gallifrey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gallifrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kawada has Gallifrey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gallifrey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallifrey cracks Kawada with a nice body shot.
Kawada is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gallifrey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gallifrey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gallifrey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallifrey lands a nice elbow.
Gallifrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
Gallifrey managing to block the knees to the body from Kawada.
Gallifrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gallifrey misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallifrey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalek Gallifrey dominated that second round.
That's time! Gallifrey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gallifrey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawada.

Gallifrey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawada takes a shot to the head.
Gallifrey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawada's defenses.
Gallifrey can't find room to land a body shot as Kawada controls the action.
Kawada has Gallifrey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gallifrey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gallifrey lands a nice elbow.
Kawada is trying to stall.
Kawada looking for a takedown.
Gallifrey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gallifrey lands an elbow that stopped Kawada in his tracks for a moment.
Gallifrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallifrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallifrey digs a right hand underneath Kawada's ribcage. Kawada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Gallifrey.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gallifrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallifrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada blocks an elbow strike.
Gallifrey works on Kawada's body with a couple of short punches.
Gallifrey lands a nice elbow.
Kawada blocks a body shot from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
Gallifrey misses with a punch to the body.
Gallifrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawada controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallifrey.

Kawada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kawada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gallifrey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kawada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gallifrey is looking to stand up but Kawada won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawada circles away.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown but Gallifrey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gallifrey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawada.
Dalek Gallifrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.

Gallifrey rushes Kawada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gallifrey presses Kawada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gallifrey is defending well.
Gallifrey digs a right hand underneath Kawada's ribcage. Kawada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keiji Kawada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallifrey lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawada is trying to maintain a safe position but Gallifrey gets an underhook and turns Kawada into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gallifrey.
Gallifrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gallifrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallifrey gets through Kawada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gallifrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallifrey digs a right hand underneath Kawada's ribcage. Kawada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gallifrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawada has Gallifrey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gallifrey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gallifrey lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey is leaning against Kawada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gallifrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallifrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gallifrey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gallifrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gallifrey lands an elbow just above Kawada 's eye.
Gallifrey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawada's defenses.
Gallifrey works on Kawada's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey misses with a punch to the body.
Gallifrey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gallifrey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gallifrey digs a right hand into Kawada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kawada's gas tank.
Gallifrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallifrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kawada.
Kawada takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Gallifrey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawada tries to pull guard but Gallifrey won't allow it.
Gallifrey lands an elbow that stopped Kawada in his tracks for a moment.
Gallifrey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kawada tries a body shot but Gallifrey blocks it.
Gallifrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
Gallifrey can't find room to land a body shot as Kawada controls the action.
Gallifrey misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey lands with a light punch inside.
Gallifrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kawada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gallifrey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dalek Gallifrey is winning the standup battle so far.

Gallifrey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dalek Gallifrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gallifrey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalek Gallifrey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gallifrey, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalek Gallifrey!
Dalek Gallifrey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.