PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Malla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malla is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Khalil Malla has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Malla
vs
Vongkhamchanh

187 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Malla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juliano Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malla fails with the takedown.
Malla is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vongkhamchanh.

It looks like Khalil Malla has been cut.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to clinch.
Vongkhamchanh lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch but Malla is having none of it.
Vongkhamchanh moves in looking to clinch but Malla pushes him off.
Vongkhamchanh fails with the takedown

and Malla counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vongkhamchanh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vongkhamchanh is trying to control Malla's posture but Malla avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to reverse the position.
Vongkhamchanh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malla's best efforts.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to improve his position.
Vongkhamchanh wants to control but Malla is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh is trying to stand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vongkhamchanh fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vongkhamchanh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malla blocks a head kick by Vongkhamchanh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses.
Juliano Vongkhamchanh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to clinch.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a body kick.
Vongkhamchanh throws a sloppy head kick and Malla moves out of range easily.
Vongkhamchanh moves in looking to clinch but Malla pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vongkhamchanh looks for the body kick but Malla saw that one coming.
Juliano Vongkhamchanh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vongkhamchanh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Vongkhamchanh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch but Malla is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh throws a nice looking combination but Malla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vongkhamchanh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malla blocks a head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh slips a straight right by Malla.
Vongkhamchanh fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vongkhamchanh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malla circles away.
Khalil Malla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh throws a push kick but Malla slaps the foot to one side.
Vongkhamchanh tries a head kick but it misses.
Vongkhamchanh fails to land the takedown.

Malla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vongkhamchanh was covering up waiting for the punch and Malla finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vongkhamchanh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malla trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malla won't allow Vongkhamchanh to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Malla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khalil Malla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vongkhamchanh wants to clinch up but Malla keeps it at a distance.
Malla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vongkhamchanh but Vongkhamchanh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vongkhamchanh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch up but Malla circles away and keeps his distance.

Vongkhamchanh takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malla prevents Vongkhamchanh from breaking the clinch.
Vongkhamchanh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malla blocks it with crossed arms.

Vongkhamchanh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vongkhamchanh 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.
Malla wants to control from the top but Vongkhamchanh keeps moving.
Malla won't allow Vongkhamchanh to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vongkhamchanh working a defensive guard here.
Vongkhamchanh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vongkhamchanh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Malla.
Vongkhamchanh thows a huge punch but Malla dodges it nicely.
Vongkhamchanh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vongkhamchanh wants to take a breather but Malla is having none of it.
Vongkhamchanh throwing shots but Malla is blocking nicely.
Vongkhamchanh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Vongkhamchanh lands but Malla takes it in his stride.
Vongkhamchanh fails to land the takedown.
Vongkhamchanh leaves Malla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malla swats away the attempt to clinch by Vongkhamchanh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juliano Vongkhamchanh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vongkhamchanh 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juliano Vongkhamchanh!