PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Galle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Run On Sentence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sentence has chosen Keep Your Head- Jon Connor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Galle
vs
On Sentence

183 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
28
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ville Galle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Run On Sentence !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sentence tries to buck Galle off but Galle is having none of it.
Galle laying and praying for a moment but Sentence takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sentence striking from half guard on the bottom.
Galle moves into full mount! Sentence won't be happy about that!
Sentence tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galle landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galle with good strikes from the mount here!
Galle controlling from mount.
Sentence is squirming around, avoiding Galle's attempts to control the action.
Galle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sentence is looking to improve his position but Galle isn't that keen on the idea.
Sentence takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sentence tries to hold on but Galle postures up.

Galle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sentence has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sentence is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sentence is working to get back to half guard.
Galle with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galle raining down hammerfists from mount.
Galle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sentence takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Galle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sentence is squirming around, avoiding Galle's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sentence is working to get back to half guard.

Galle looking for a guillotine from mount but Sentence is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galle landing shots from mount.
Galle with good strikes from the mount here!
Galle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sentence is trying desperately to improve position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galle avoids the attempt from Sentence to control.
Sentence prevents Galle from taking his back.
Galle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galle with shots to the head and body - Sentence looks very uncomfortable down there.

Galle working for a submission but Sentence is keeping him at bay.
A nice elbow there by Galle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Galle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sentence flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sentence is desperately trying to improve his position but Galle has a good base and remains in mount.
Galle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galle trying to control but Sentence is having none of it.
Sentence in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galle trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Galle stands up from mount. Strange move.
Galle lands a leg kick that knocks Sentence off balance momentarily.
Galle doesn't manage to clinch there - Sentence circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Galle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sentence comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galle misses with a two punch combination.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sentence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sentence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galle.
Galle moves in looking to clinch but Sentence pushes him off.
Galle wants to clinch.
Ville Galle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sentence defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Galle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sentence sprawls well. Sentence wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galle gets slowly back to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sentence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galle tried to score with a low kick but Sentence checks it.
Galle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sentence throws a series of punches but Galle avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galle is defended easily by Sentence .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Galle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sentence throws a right and a left that Galle avoids nicely.
Galle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galle throws out a powerful jab.
Galle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sentence can do to turn this around?
Galle tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Sentence misses.
Galle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Galle fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Galle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sentence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galle shoots in for a takedown but Sentence shows good takedown defense.
Galle fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galle has his takedown stuffed

and Sentence counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Galle!
Sentence working the ground and pound effectively.

Sentence moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Galle has worked his arm free - good work by Galle!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galle regains half guard, as Sentence was trying to land strikes.

Sentence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galle has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galle is looking to control Sentence 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galle avoid being mounted?

Galle kicks off Sentence and gets to his feet.
Ville Galle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sentence misses with a straight left.

Galle closes the distance and pushes Sentence back into the cage.
Sentence gets underhooks to prevent Galle's takedown attempt.

Galle jumps guard.
Sentence controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sentence throwing strikes from guard but Galle blocks nicely.
Sentence with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galle is looking for a triangle but Sentence pushes his legs off easily.
Galle is trying to keep Sentence in close.
Sentence must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sentence lands a couple of elbows.
Galle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sentence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sentence lands a couple of digs.
Galle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sentence looking to pass the guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galle controls Sentence momentarily but Sentence frees himself.
Sentence preventing the sweep.
Galle pulls Sentence in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ville Galle just wasn't active enough.
Galle throws a right hand that Sentence ducks under and follows up with a left that Sentence also avoids with ease.
Sentence looks to land a left hand but Galle moved out of range nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sentence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Galle sprawls well. Galle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sentence gets slowly back to his feet.
Sentence stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Sentence .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galle.
Sentence looks to land a right hand but Galle moved out of range.
Horrible takedown by Galle or perhaps it was just good defense by Sentence which made him look bad.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sentence throws a good cross that connects.
Galle blocks a jab.
Sentence stuffs the takedown.
Sentence digs a good hook to Galle's body.
Nice takedown defense from Sentence . No joy for Galle on that attempt.
Sentence is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sentence looks to land a combination but Galle avoids it well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galle fails with a takedown attempt.
Galle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galle connects with a solid leg kick.
Sentence misses with a hook. Galle ducked under it nicely.
Galle tries for a takedown but Sentence circles away easily
and Sentence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice cross by Sentence .

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sentence tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sentence somewhat.
Galle tries to clinch up but Sentence circles away and keeps his distance.

Sentence gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sentence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sentence controls Galle momentarily but Galle frees himself.
Run On Sentence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ville Galle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sentence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Run On Sentence .
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Ville Galle!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Ville Galle!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ville Galle!

Ville Galle wins by unanimous decision!