PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Javier Mata (ranked 3957 p4p, 4033 weight class) and Maciej Galecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mata
vs
Galecki

180 cm
25
157
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Javier Mata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maciej Galecki!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Galecki counters by clinching up.
Galecki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mata after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mata.
Mata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Galecki blocks a body shot from Mata.
Mata misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galecki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Mata.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Mata.
Galecki taking a breather.
Mata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki is struggling to control the position.
Mata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galecki is looking for a takedown.
Mata stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mata.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mata misses with a punch to the body.
Mata lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mata as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mata takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galecki is pushing Mata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mata works on Galecki's body with a couple of short punches.
Galecki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mata misses with some punches.
Galecki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mata struggles to land a body shot inside as Galecki controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Galecki pulls guard effortlessly.

Galecki working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galecki is on top in guard.

Mata controlling the position.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Galecki from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Galecki is working for a submission of some sort.
Mata tries to roll over but Galecki keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Galecki keeps the fight on the outside.
Mata sets himself, and Galecki steps forward looking for the clinch! Mata avoids it this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mata.

Mata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galecki stalling the fight.
Galecki trying to stall but Mata improves his position.
Mata misses with some punches.
Galecki blocks a body shot from Mata.
Galecki stalling against the cage.
Galecki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Galecki blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Galecki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mata will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Galecki up against the cage.
Mata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mata digs a right hand underneath Galecki's ribcage. Galecki let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Galecki jumps into guard, dragging Mata to the mat.
Mata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galecki can do to turn this around?
Mata's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galecki holds on and takes a little breather.
Mata trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galecki's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galecki is on top in guard.

Galecki wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Galecki keeps trying to improve his position.
Galecki is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Galecki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galecki is trying to control. Mata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Galecki trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Galecki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galecki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.

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.
Galecki 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 decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Mata misses

and Galecki moves into the clinch.
Galecki trying to control the position but instead, Mata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galecki into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galecki as Mata tries to tie him up.
Galecki has Mata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata stalling against the cage.
Mata lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Javier Mata will probably get the nod.
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!

Mata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maciej Galecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mata scores with a sloppy right hand. Galecki should have avoided that one.
Mata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galecki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Galecki.
Galecki wants to counter with a clinch but Mata pushes him away.
Mata lands an overhand right.
Mata looks to land a right hand but Galecki moved out of range.
Galecki tries to counter with a clinch but Mata shakes him off and moves away.
Mata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Galecki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mata misses with a low kick.
Galecki tries to counter with a clinch but Mata shakes him off and moves away.
Galecki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Galecki there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata misses with an uppercut. Galecki saw that one coming.
Mata sets himself, and Galecki steps forward looking for the clinch! Mata avoids it this time.
Mata throws a shot from downtown. Galecki moves away and avoids it.
Mata sets himself, and Galecki steps forward looking for the clinch! Mata avoids it this time.
Good shot there by Mata.
Mata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Galecki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galecki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Galecki trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.
Galecki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Galecki is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maciej Galecki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galecki wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galecki thows a huge punch but Mata dodges it nicely.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Galecki has control of the leg.
Mata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mata tries to get out of the position.
Galecki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata!
Galecki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mata is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki prevents Mata from getting the reversal.
Galecki wants to take his opponent's back but Mata doesn't allow it.

Mata tries to improve his position but Galecki has taken his back! Galecki has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mata tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Galecki pushes Mata away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maciej Galecki!