PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuggy Bard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malmsteen has chosen Yngwie Malmsteen - Rise up as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Malmsteen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bard
vs
Malmsteen

195 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
235 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuggy Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard dives in and grabs Malmsteen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malmsteen pushes down on Bard's head and hops out.
Bard shoots in for a double leg but Malmsteen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malmsteen slaps away a takedown attempt from Bard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuggy Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Malmsteen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bard napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Malmsteen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malmsteen wants to stand but Bard has his arm trapped.

Malmsteen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen stuns Bard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malmsteen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malmsteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malmsteen scores with a three punch combo!

Malmsteen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bard to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Malmsteen has an active guard here but Bard has managed to pass into half guard.
Bard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malmsteen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard is looking to take a break and control but Malmsteen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malmsteen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malmsteen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malmsteen.
Bard thows a big elbow that misses.
Bard throwing strikes but missing.
Bard won't allow Malmsteen to get back to his feet.
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Malmsteen is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malmsteen slips a straight right by Bard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bard.
Malmsteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Malmsteen throws a nice looking combination but Bard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bard misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen shoots in for a takedown but Bard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malmsteen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malmsteen misses with a wild combination.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bard is just out of range.
Malmsteen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Malmsteen duly obliges.
Malmsteen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malmsteen.
Malmsteen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bard rather than just go for the knockout.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malmsteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malmsteen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bard momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Malmsteen finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bard.
Malmsteen scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bard is breathing heavily.
Malmsteen lands a right hook to the body.
Malmsteen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bard counters with a straight right hand.
Malmsteen misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Malmsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bard misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Malmsteen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malmsteen trying to mount his opponent but Bard defends it.
Bard wants to get back to full guard but Malmsteen has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Malmsteen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Malmsteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malmsteen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bard takes a swing at Malmsteen's ribcage but misses.
Malmsteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bard throws a looping overhand right but Malmsteen ducks down to avoid it.
Bard throws a lazy right hand but Malmsteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malmsteen fails with a takedown attempt.
Malmsteen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malmsteen misses with a two punch combination.
Malmsteen moves away from the strike by Bard.
Malmsteen scores with a shot to the body.
Malmsteen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bard misses its intended target.
Malmsteen misses with a double jab.
Bard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malmsteen.
Bard dives in and grabs Malmsteen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malmsteen pushes down on Bard's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bard.
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James Malmsteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malmsteen misses with a two punch combination.
Malmsteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bard.
Malmsteen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Bard.

Malmsteen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bard did well to prevent Malmsteen getting side control.
Bard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malmsteen slips nicely into half guard.

Malmsteen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Malmsteen throws a right and a left that Bard avoids nicely.
Bard has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws a right and a left that Bard avoids nicely.
Bard throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malmsteen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a few strikes there.
Malmsteen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Malmsteen does no damage.
Malmsteen misses with a few strikes there.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malmsteen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuggy Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malmsteen fails to land with a series of punches.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt.

Malmsteen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard wants to control but Malmsteen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bard is pressing down on Malmsteen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Malmsteen has gone for a leg lock! Bard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malmsteen's guard.
Malmsteen is breathing heavily.
Malmsteen keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass.
Bard stopping the sweep attempt from Malmsteen.

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.
Malmsteen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malmsteen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bard stopping the sweep attempt from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen trying to keep a closed guard but Bard is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malmsteen momentarily.
Bard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Malmsteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Malmsteen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left and a right from Malmsteen both land. Nice combination.
Bard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bard tries to bum rush Malmsteen with a series of wild strikes but Malmsteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Bard.
Bard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malmsteen lands with a right hand.
Malmsteen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Malmsteen.
Bard swats away the attempt to clinch by Malmsteen.
Bard misses with a body shot
and Malmsteen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malmsteen lands a two punch combo.
Malmsteen's corner calls for a 1-2. Malmsteen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bard misses with a hook.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malmsteen tries to bum rush Bard with a series of wild strikes but Bard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Malmsteen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malmsteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malmsteen advances to full mount.
Bard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bard tries to get out of the position.

Malmsteen working for a submission but Bard is keeping him at bay.

Bard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries to control but Bard wriggling away.
Bard is looking to improve his position but Malmsteen isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bard is looking to escape.

Malmsteen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malmsteen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Bard's ribcage but misses.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Malmsteen.
Bard misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Malmsteen there.

Bard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bard has hold of one of Malmsteen's legs. Malmsteen is fighting the takedown attempt but Bard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Malmsteen pushes Bard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malmsteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Bard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Malmsteen is trying to escape the mount.
Bard with the ground and pound from mount.
Chuggy Bard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard avoids the attempt from Malmsteen to control.

Bard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Malmsteen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Malmsteen and Bard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Bard swings around for an armbar but Malmsteen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malmsteen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malmsteen trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Malmsteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malmsteen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Malmsteen!