PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sixela Mandapat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sixela Mandapat is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mallao
vs
Mandapat

185 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sixela Mandapat!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandapat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mallao counters with a straight right hand.

Mandapat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mallao!
Mallao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mandapat controlling the pace for now.
Mandapat tries to push Mallao's head away but Mallao is holding on tight.
Mallao tries to lock up and control but Mandapat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mallao tries to lock up and control but Mandapat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mallao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mandapat content just to control the position here.

That's two 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.
Mandapat blocks Mallao's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mandapat prevents Mallao from getting the reversal.
Mandapat controlling the position easily from mount.
Mallao is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao tries to hold on but Mandapat postures up.
Mallao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mallao is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mallao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's four 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mallao throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mandapat tries to control but Mallao wriggling away.
Mallao wants to hold on but Mandapat pushes him away.
Mandapat looking to control but Mallao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mandapat controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sixela Mandapat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mandapat fails with the takedown
enabling Mallao to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandapat doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mallao to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandapat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mallao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dave Mallao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sixela Mandapat.
Mallao doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mandapat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mallao wants to sweep here but Mandapat controlling him for the moment.
Mandapat trying to control but Mallao is working from the bottom.
Mandapat is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao wants to stand up but Mandapat is controlling him.

Mallao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mandapat uses it to pass to side control.
Mallao tries to bench press Mandapat off him but Mandapat keeps the position.

Mandapat decides to stand back up. Mandapat steps back and let's Mallao get back to his feet.

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.
Mallao tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mandapat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mallao's guard.
Mallao wants to sweep but no luck.
Mallao is adopting a defensive guard.

Mallao looking for subs off his back but Mandapat has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mallao is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dave Mallao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mandapat fails with the takedown

and Mallao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mandapat's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandapat is keeping the position for now.
Mallao wanted to stand there but Mandapat had control of the position.
Mandapat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mallao wants to stand but Mandapat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mandapat trying to control the position.
Mallao wants to control from the top but Mandapat keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mallao preventing the sweep.
Mandapat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sixela Mandapat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mallao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mandapat fails with the takedown

and Mallao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mandapat won't be happy with that.
Mandapat is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mallao is controlling him well.

Mallao tries for a kimura but Mandapat is defending well.
Mandapat is not content to let Mallao control the position.

Mallao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mandapat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sixela Mandapat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mandapat throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao throws an elbow but Mandapat slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mandapat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mallao off and has taken his back!
Mandapat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mallao wants to get back to his feet.
Mandapat tries to keep control of the position but Mallao is staying busy.
Mandapat has the hooks in. Mallao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Mallao right now.
Mandapat is looking to control Mallao but Mallao is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sixela Mandapat wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mandapat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mallao tries for a takedown but Mandapat circles away easily

and Mandapat counters with a shoot takedown. Mallao fights it but they end up in guard.
Mallao has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mandapat has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mandapat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mallao tries to buck Mandapat off but Mandapat is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mandapat is controlling him well.
Mandapat controlling from side mount.
Sixela Mandapat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

Mandapat stands up.

Mallao closes the distance and clinches.
Mandapat blocks an elbow strike.
Dave Mallao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mallao trying to stall but Mandapat improves his position.
Mallao throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sixela Mandapat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandapat 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sixela Mandapat!