PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe De Rossi (ranked 2932 p4p, 2230 weight class) and Auric Gallahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Rossi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Paky - Vita sbagliata. Gallahad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go to War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Giuseppe De Rossi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Rossi
vs
Gallahad

182 cm
25
165
11 - 4 - 0

170 cm
27
170
21 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

World Class MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giuseppe De Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Auric Gallahad!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Rossi swings for the body but Gallahad moves out of range.
Gallahad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. De Rossi catches Gallahad right on the button with a cross.
Gallahad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rossi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
De Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gallahad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rossi.
Gallahad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gallahad goes for a double leg but De Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Rossi continues to drive forward.
De Rossi connects with a body shot.
Gallahad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Rossi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Rossi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallahad.
De Rossi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi digs a good hook to Gallahad's body.

Gallahad gets tackled into the cage by De Rossi. De Rossi maintains the clinch.
De Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
Gallahad prevents a body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
De Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gallahad looking for a takedown.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
Gallahad has a couple of punches blocked by De Rossi.
Gallahad wants to take the fight to the mat but De Rossi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gallahad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallahad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gallahad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Rossi after a bit of a struggle.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallahad tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rossi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Gallahad looks winded!
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi is working Gallahad over against the cage.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
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!
Gallahad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gallahad tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gallahad has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gallahad tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gallahad wants to clinch up but De Rossi keeps it at a distance.
De Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from De Rossi.
Gallahad fails to land the takedown.

De Rossi has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi lands a body punch.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallahad is trying to drag De Rossi to the mat but De Rossi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.
Gallahad prevents a body shot from De Rossi.
Gallahad looking for a takedown.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
De Rossi works on Gallahad's body with a couple of short punches.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallahad tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rossi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gallahad tries for a takedown but De Rossi manages to get underhooks.
De Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Rossi digs a right hand underneath Gallahad's ribcage. Gallahad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
A hook to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rossi lands an uppercut.
A short left from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Rossi cracks Gallahad with a nice body shot.
De Rossi cracks Gallahad with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from De Rossi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

De Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gallahad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Giuseppe De Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
De Rossi dips to his left and cracks Gallahad with an uppercut!

De Rossi forces Gallahad back against the cage and clinches.
De Rossi pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown.
Gallahad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallahad can do to turn this around?
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
De Rossi digs a right hand into Gallahad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gallahad's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Gallahad is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gallahad tries for a takedown but De Rossi manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Rossi works on Gallahad's body with a couple of short punches.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rossi digs a right hand underneath Gallahad's ribcage. Gallahad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Rossi is leaning against Gallahad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
De Rossi lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
De Rossi lands a body punch.
De Rossi lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
De Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from De Rossi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.

Gallahad is rocked!
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gallahad is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rossi finish him?
Gallahad is trying to drag De Rossi to the mat but De Rossi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gallahad seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from De Rossi.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for De Rossi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
De Rossi presses Gallahad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Rossi digs a right hand underneath Gallahad's ribcage. Gallahad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
De Rossi works on Gallahad's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
De Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Rossi lands with a left to the head.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gallahad.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad is working for takedown but De Rossi is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Rossi digs a right hand underneath Gallahad's ribcage. Gallahad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Gallahad drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Rossi pulls his leg out and moves away.

De Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gallahad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Gallahad fails with the takedown.
De Rossi lands the left hand.
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi shows good takedown defense.
De Rossi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gallahad will feel that in the morning.

De Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Gallahad in a clinch.
De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Rossi presses Gallahad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Rossi stops a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
Gallahad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallahad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Rossi after a bit of a struggle.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rossi gets through Gallahad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
De Rossi is working Gallahad over against the cage.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from De Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Rossi lands a body punch.
De Rossi lands a body shot.
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from De Rossi.
A body shot lands from De Rossi.
Good body shot from De Rossi.
A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Gallahad's head.
Gallahad wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
De Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rossi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gallahad to his knees! De Rossi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe De Rossi!
As Giuseppe De Rossi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Next time keep my name out of your mouth, for all that talk you did you should be ashamed of losing to me then to be honest. Know your place little English man'.