PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Galustyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Pick
vs
Galustyan

185 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
205 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Galustyan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Galustyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Pick sprawls well. He's pushed Galustyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Pick closes the distance and pushes Galustyan back into the cage.
Pick working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pick.
Pick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Galustyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Galustyan tries for a takedown but Pick manages to get underhooks.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Galustyan.
Pick is pressed up against the cage. Galustyan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pick down to the mat. Pick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Galustyan fails with a takedown attempt.

Galustyan scores with a takedown into Pick's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galustyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galustyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Galustyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Galustyan throwing strikes from guard but Pick blocks nicely.
Galustyan throwing strikes from guard but Pick blocks nicely.
Galustyan throwing strikes from guard but Pick blocks nicely.
Pick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galustyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galustyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galustyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galustyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galustyan throwing strikes from guard but Pick blocks nicely.
Galustyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan throwing strikes from guard but Pick blocks nicely.
Galustyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galustyan wants to control from the top but Pick keeps moving.
Galustyan wants to pass the guard but Pick is keeping the position.
Galustyan wants to control from the top but Pick keeps moving.
Galustyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick trying to keep a closed guard but Galustyan is proving a slippery customer.
Galustyan working some strikes from top position.
Galustyan postures up in Pick's guard and throws a big left but Pick blocks it.
Galustyan trying to control but Pick is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galustyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galustyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Galustyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Galustyan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Galustyan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Galustyan is looking to take a break and control but Pick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Galustyan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Galustyan throws a strike aimed at the side of Pick's head but Pick avoids it well.
Pick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galustyan.
Galustyan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Galustyan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Galustyan trying to control the action but Pick is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galustyan looks up at the clock and then as Pick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Galustyan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Galustyan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Galustyan advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Galustyan goes for an armbar but Pick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pick.
Pick stops Galustyan from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan keeping full guard, as Pick tries to pass.
Pick prevents Galustyan from getting back to his feet.
Pick looking to pass the guard.
Galustyan wants to stand but Pick is controlling the position.
Pick trying to control but Galustyan is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pick sitting in guard here, content to control.

Steve Pick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pick throws an overhand right that lands on Galustyan's shoulder, as Galustyan tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Galustyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Pick misses with a right hand
and Galustyan counters with a three punch combo that has Pick backing up. Pick nods at Galustyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Galustyan shoots and misses
and Pick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick misses with a hook. Galustyan ducked under it nicely.
Galustyan slips under a jab.
Steve Pick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Galustyan.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Galustyan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pick misses with a hook
and Galustyan counters with a left and a right that stings Pick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galustyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Galustyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galustyan.
Galustyan shoots in for a double leg but Pick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galustyan. That did some damage!
Pick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galustyan moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galustyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Galustyan back to the cage. Pick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pick leaves Galustyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pick as he avoids it easily.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Galustyan.
Pick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galustyan.
Pick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galustyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galustyan.
No luck for Galustyan with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Galustyan fails with the takedown.
Pick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galustyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pick.

Galustyan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galustyan showed some decent athleticism there.
Galustyan drops an elbow to the side of Pick's head.
Steve Pick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Galustyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galustyan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Pick.
I think Galustyan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Galustyan!