PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galileo Galilei (ranked 497 p4p, 1018 weight class) and Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 32 p4p, 57 weight class). Galileo Galilei has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Galilei
vs
Tartakov

218 cm
25
275
17 - 6 - 0

200 cm
32
266
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Fast

Conviction
Brooklyn Apothecary

Groove Gear

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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Galileo Galilei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Old Leg Tartakov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Galilei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tartakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Galilei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Galilei falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tartakov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galilei's guard.
Galilei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Galilei keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tartakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galilei is pulling down on Tartakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Tartakov, at least for the moment.
Galilei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Tartakov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Tartakov.

Tartakov dives in and scores a takedown into Galilei's guard.
Galilei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there.
Galilei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galilei has control of Tartakov's left arm, preventing Tartakov from doing any damage.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galilei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov pushing down on Galilei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galilei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galilei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tartakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Tartakov seems to be working for a kimura but Galilei defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Galilei defending well.
Galilei has hold of Tartakov's hands but Tartakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Tartakov there.
Galilei trying to control here.

Tartakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galilei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Tartakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galilei sees it coming and defends easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tartakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Tartakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tartakov trying to control from half guard but Galilei is working away.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galilei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galilei is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov 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.

Tartakov misses with an uppercut. Galilei saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Galilei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galilei scores with a sloppy right hand. Tartakov should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Galilei.
Galilei looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Galilei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Galilei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tartakov. Tartakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Galilei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tartakov fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galilei pinned against the cage. Galilei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galilei jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov swings widly with a right hand
and Galilei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tartakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tartakov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Galilei. No joy for Tartakov on that attempt.
Galileo Galilei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.
Galilei throws an overhand right that lands on Tartakov's shoulder, as Tartakov tries to avoid the shot.
Tartakov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Galilei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tartakov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tartakov.
Tartakov throws a hook to the side of Galilei's head but Galilei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Tartakov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galilei doesn't seem phased though.
Tartakov feints and then cracks Galilei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galilei down.
Tartakov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartakov scores with the left hand. Galilei knows he should have avoided that one.
Galilei misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galilei scores with the left hand. Tartakov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tartakov goes for a double leg but Galilei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galilei continues to drive forward.
Galilei misses with a head kick.
Galilei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tartakov throws out a counter right but Galilei avoids it with no problem.
Tartakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Tartakov - just one landing.
Galilei misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galilei tests Tartakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Galilei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tartakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galilei holds on and takes a little breather.
Tartakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Tartakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Old Leg Tartakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galilei was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartakov.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy body kick from Galilei

so Tartakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tartakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tartakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galilei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Galilei keeps moving.
Tartakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov throwing strikes from guard but Galilei blocks nicely.
Tartakov trying to control but Galilei is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galilei wants to hit a sweep here but Tartakov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Galilei there!
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galilei is looking to escape.
Galilei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov unloading with bombs!
Tartakov looking to finish with strikes here!
Galilei is trying to escape the mount.
Tartakov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Tartakov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galilei turns into him and now he's in Tartakov's guard.
Galilei passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galilei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galilei's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tartakov.
Tartakov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Galilei.

Tartakov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galilei defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Tartakov looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galilei tries to break free.
Galilei is working hard here to advance position.

Galilei is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tartakov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Galilei's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Tartakov's hands.
Well, with Tartakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Galilei is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov wants to control the position but Galilei frees himself and scrambles - Tartakov manages to regain control in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tartakov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
A victorious Old Leg Tartakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.