PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Proposition explosion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linos Malinos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

explosion
vs
Malinos

195 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Proposition explosion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Linos Malinos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malinos tries to clinch but explosion is having none of it.
Malinos tries to clinch but explosion is having none of it.
Malinos tries to clinch there but explosion circles away.
Malinos tries to clinch up but explosion circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but explosion swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Malinos has managed to clinch.
explosion blocks an uppercut.

explosion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linos Malinos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malinos moves in looking to clinch but explosion pushes him off.

explosion closes the distance and clinches.
explosion blocks the elbow strike.
explosion blocks the elbow strike.
Malinos looking to throw knees to the head but explosion is blocking nicely.
explosion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malinos just stands there and leans against the cage.
explosion goes for a takedown attempt but Malinos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malinos tries to clinch but explosion moves away
and explosion counters with a right hand to the body.
explosion shoots for a double leg takedown but Malinos sprawls well. He's pushed explosion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Proposition explosion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malinos clinches but explosion breaks the clinch

and explosion counters by clinching up.

explosion gets control of Malinos's arms and successfully pulls guard. explosion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
explosion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malinos looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
explosion striking off his back but it's not causing Malinos any problems.
explosion trying to control the position.
explosion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malinos is one step ahead there.
explosion is looking to stand up but Malinos isn't so interested in that idea.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

explosion pushes Malinos up against the cage in a clinch.
Malinos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

explosion breaks the clinch.
explosion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malinos tries to clinch but explosion moves away

and explosion moves into the clinch.

explosion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

explosion has Malinos up against the cage in a clinch.
Malinos throws an elbow that misses.

explosion pulls guard successfully.
explosion wants to sweep here but Malinos controlling him for the moment.
explosion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malinos is controlling him.
explosion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
explosion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malinos is trying to control but can't.
explosion winds up and cracks Malinos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
explosion controlling the action here.
explosion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four 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.
explosion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Malinos has eaten all the pies!
explosion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
explosion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
explosion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

explosion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
explosion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
explosion trying to mount his opponent but Malinos defends it.
explosion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Proposition explosion dominated that round.
That's time! explosion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

explosion scores with a hook.
Malinos wants to clinch

and explosion counters by moving into the clinch.
Malinos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but explosion blocks it with crossed arms.
Malinos throws an elbow that misses.
Malinos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
explosion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malinos fights it off and pushes away nicely.

explosion closes the distance and pushes Malinos back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Malinos.

explosion gets control of Malinos's arms and successfully pulls guard. explosion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
explosion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
explosion pulls Malinos in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
explosion wants to stand and escape but Malinos is having none of it.
explosion is striking but Malinos is not phased and passes to half guard.
explosion wants to improve his position but Malinos is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
explosion is trying to stand up here but Malinos is controlling him well.
Malinos blocks the strikes from explosion.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malinos wants to clinch

and explosion counters with a shoot takedown. Malinos fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinos keeping moving, preventing explosion from controlling successfully.
explosion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malinos's guard.
explosion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
explosion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
explosion with a flurry of punches that miss.
explosion trying to control the position from guard on top but Malinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
explosion thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Proposition explosion dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

explosion moves into the clinch successfully.
Malinos misses with a hook from the clinch.

explosion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malinos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
explosion throws strikes from the back but Malinos rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Malinos.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as explosion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
explosion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
explosion wants to get up but he can't break Malinos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
explosion controls from within his opponent's guard.
explosion wants to stand but Malinos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malinos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

explosion decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Proposition explosion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malinos looks to clinch

and explosion counters by clinching up.

explosion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
explosion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
explosion throws a strike but Malinos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
explosion is pulling down on Malinos's head to control his posture.
explosion wants to improve his position but instead Malinos has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinos blocks the strikes from explosion.
Malinos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
explosion won't allow Malinos to pass to mount.
Malinos prevents explosion from improving his position.
explosion is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
explosion trying to control here.
Malinos is looking to take a break and control but explosion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
explosion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malinos but Malinos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
explosion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malinos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

explosion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Linos Malinos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proposition explosion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
explosion tries to stand but Malinos is controlling his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Proposition explosion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well explosion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Proposition explosion!