PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 1988 p4p, 2433 weight class) and Leopold Galute (ranked 63 p4p, 79 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kraag
vs
Galute

193 cm
39
270
18 - 23 - 0

197 cm
39
276
22 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Galute!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galute.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Galute takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Kraag gets tackled into the cage by Galute. Galute maintains the clinch.

Galute breaks the clinch.
Galute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galute.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galute moves away.

Galute closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Galute is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag wants to control but Galute postures up.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Galute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Galute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Galute thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galute tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kraag is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kraag is not content to let Galute control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag is not content to let Galute control the position.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Galute is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Galute is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kraag pulls his head out easily.

Galute makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galute was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galute was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Galute scores with a takedown into Kraag's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galute works over Kraag with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.

Galute is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kraag looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galute has picked Kraag up and slammed him! Kraag can't keep hold of the triangle and Galute manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Galute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Galute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galute is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Galute dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Galute fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Galute misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Kraag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Galute.
Kraag takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Galute shoots in and gets a takedown into Kraag's guard.
Galute landing with the ground and pound.

Kraag working for a triangle but Galute defends it easily.
Galute chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraag is keeping the position for now.

Kraag is looking for a triangle but Galute pushes his legs off easily.
Kraag controls Galute momentarily but Galute frees himself.
Galute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraag has his hands on Galute's head, controlling the position.
Kraag trying to control the position.

Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kraag trying to control the position.
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Galute looking to pass the guard.

Galute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galute must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Galute drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Galute off! Galute jumps back into Kraag's guard.
Kraag looking to control.

Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
Kraag trying to keep a closed guard but Galute is proving a slippery customer.
Galute with a nice head shot there.

Galute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Galute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galute has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
Galute passes into half guard.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Galute postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kraag to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galute fails to land the takedown.
Kraag takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.
Galute is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Galute decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kraag's guard.

Kraag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kraag looking to control.

Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galute is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Galute throwing strikes from guard but Kraag blocks nicely.

Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leopold Galute will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Galute shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kraag is trying to defend but Galute finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag gets full guard.

Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraag has momentary wrist control but Galute slips an elbow through the middle.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Galute preventing the sweep.
Galute landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kraag looking for a guillotine here but Galute defends easily.

Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
Galute chips away with some ground and pound.
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
Galute working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraag is trying to control the position but Galute postures up.
Galute advances position into side control!
Kraag tries to bench press Galute off him but Galute keeps the position.
Galute working the ground and pound from side control.

Galute thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kraag is trying to control Galute's posture but Galute avoids it.
Leopold Galute is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraag, who protects the arm well.
Galute working away.
Galute works to advance to full mount. Kraag defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Galute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kraag is surviving well by controlling Galute's body position as best he can.

Galute is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kraag can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Galute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Galute with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag gets back to half guard.

Galute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kraag is defending against the submission attempts here by Galute.

Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galute pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraag trying to control but Galute postures up.
Leopold Galute has got the better of the ground game so far.

Galute is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably.

Kraag actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag trying to control from the bottom.

Galute gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Galute throws a poor cross that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galute thinking.
Kraag takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.

Galute shoots in and bounces Kraag off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galute defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Galute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galute 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Galute!
Leopold Galute really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.