PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malik Ali (ranked 1410 p4p, 778 weight class) and Emilio Rojas (ranked 172 p4p, 107 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ali
vs
Rojas

176 cm
35
163
9 - 3 - 0

175 cm
37
168
21 - 17 - 0

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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik Ali !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Emilio Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali wants to clinch
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ali thinking.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ali throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rojas. No joy for Ali on that attempt.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Ali .
Rojas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas lands with a slapping head kick.
Ali misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ali had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Rojas misses the jab.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali throws a lazy head kick
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Ali misses
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Rojas.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Rojas stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Ali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali lands a head kick!
Rojas throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ali .
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas blocks a head kick by Ali .
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Ali misses
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Ali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ali somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali moves to clinch but Rojas breaks away
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali goes for a double leg but Rojas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rojas continues to drive forward.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas digs a good body shot into Ali 's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rojas with a jab.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Ali 's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas misses with a straight left.

Ali lands a big head kick that sends Rojas tumbling to the mat! Ali takes a step backwards and waves Rojas back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rojas is rocked!
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali .
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Rojas blocks a head kick by Ali .
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rojas - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.

Ali is rocked!
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali .
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rojas.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas is looking for the big counter here.

Ali has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali blocking some punches.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
Ali just leaning against Rojas, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojas pinned against the cage. Rojas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali moves away from the strike by Rojas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Rojas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali .
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali shoots and misses
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malik Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas cracks Ali with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ali falls to his knees and Rojas doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.