PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Galasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Gyeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyeong has chosen Intro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Galasso
vs
Gyeong

170 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

165 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enzo Galasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jun Gyeong!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galasso blocks a head kick by Gyeong.
A combination from Galasso does no damage.
Gyeong tries to clinch there but Galasso circles away.
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galasso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gyeong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Gyeong instigates a clinch.

Gyeong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galasso misses with a series of wild punches.
Galasso misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Galasso. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Galasso misses.

Gyeong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Galasso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gyeong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Gyeong is looking for a kimura but Galasso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gyeong to get the leverage.
Well, if Gyeong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gyeong tries to stand and escape but Galasso is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galasso looking for submissions off his back.
Gyeong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gyeong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Galasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gyeong pulls his head out easily.
Gyeong stalling.
Gyeong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gyeong in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galasso actively working from the bottom here.

Galasso actively working from the bottom here.
Gyeong stalling.
Gyeong is nestled in close to Galasso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Galasso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galasso seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galasso being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like Gyeong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Gyeong gets to his feet. Galasso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gyeong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Galasso's guard.
Gyeong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gyeong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Gyeong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galasso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gyeong has managed to get both his arms back between Galasso's legs - danger averted.

Gyeong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gyeong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galasso.
Enzo Galasso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galasso falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gyeong counters by moving into the clinch.

Gyeong pulls guard.

Gyeong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galasso defends it easily.

Galasso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gyeong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Galasso, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Galasso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gyeong passes Galasso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Gyeong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galasso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gyeong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyeong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Gyeong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gyeong connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gyeong!

Gyeong rushes Galasso and presses him up against the cage.

Gyeong is trying to trip Galasso. He has hold of a leg but Galasso is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gyeong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Galasso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gyeong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Galasso has an active guard here but Gyeong has managed to pass into half guard.

Gyeong gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gyeong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gyeong not doing much here.

Gyeong decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Galasso misses with a double jab.

Gyeong drives through and clinches with Galasso against the cage.

Gyeong decides to pull guard.

Gyeong scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Gyeong has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Gyeong to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Gyeong jumps guard and drags Galasso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Galasso drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gyeong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gyeong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gyeong!
You can see the frustration on Galasso's face as Gyeong controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong lands a few punches from side control.
Gyeong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gyeong decides to stand back up.
Galasso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Galasso.
No joy there for Galasso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Gyeong moves into the clinch.
Gyeong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Gyeong.

Gyeong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galasso misses with a two punch combination.

Gyeong drives through and clinches with Galasso against the cage.

Gyeong drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Galasso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gyeong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gyeong has escaped and now he's on top!

Galasso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Gyeong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jun Gyeong.
Galasso throws a hook but Gyeong avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Gyeong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Galasso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gyeong gets the takedown into side control.

Gyeong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galasso seems a little lost for a moment, as Gyeong dominates the positioning.

Gyeong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Gyeong moves into the clinch.
Gyeong scores with a shot to the side of Galasso's head.
Gyeong leaning his opponent against the cage.

Gyeong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gyeong manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gyeong taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyeong working the ground and pound.

Gyeong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gyeong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gyeong cracks the inside of Galasso's front leg.

Gyeong moves into the clinch successfully.

Gyeong wants the takedown. Galasso is fighting it off but Gyeong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Galasso's guard against the cage.
Gyeong looking to pass the guard.

Galasso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gyeong defends it easily.

Galasso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gyeong passes into half guard.
Enzo Galasso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jun Gyeong has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Galasso looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gyeong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Galasso manages to get to full guard.

Galasso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jun Gyeong.
Galasso misses with the combination.
Galasso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gyeong.
Gyeong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Gyeong gets a takedown into half guard.

Gyeong decides to stand and escape the position.

Gyeong moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galasso is trying to pull guard but Gyeong has him pressed against the cage.
Galasso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gyeong digs a right hand underneath Galasso's ribcage. Galasso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gyeong pulls guard effortlessly.

Gyeong is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Galasso presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Galasso tries to pull guard but Gyeong holds him up against the cage and eventually Galasso drops back down to his feet.
Galasso is trying to pull guard but Gyeong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jun Gyeong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Galasso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gyeong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galasso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch but Galasso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Gyeong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gyeong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Gyeong!
Jun Gyeong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sparta Fightware for their support in the buildup to the fight.