PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mallone
vs
Millar

198 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

155 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Mallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Millar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Millar gets caught napping as Mallone dives in and scores a takedown. Millar manages to retain guard.
Millar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mallone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mallone's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mallone trying to control the position from guard on top but Millar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mallone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Mallone just wasn't active enough.
Millar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mallone.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Millar sprawls well. Millar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mallone gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallone shoots in looking for a takedown. Millar tries to sprawl out of it but Mallone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Millar 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 Ryan Mallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallone tries for a takedown but Millar circles away easily

so Millar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Millar has eaten all the pies!
Millar prevents Mallone from getting back to his feet.
Millar wants to control from the top but Mallone keeps moving.
Mallone wants to stand up but Millar is controlling him.
Millar trying to control but Mallone is working from the bottom.
Mallone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Millar wasn't active enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mallone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallone controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallone working away.
Mallone trying to control the position but Millar is working away.
Millar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mallone is controlling him well.
Mallone just content to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mallone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millar keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Mallone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mallone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Millar avoids it really well and circles away.
Mallone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mallone misses with a takedown attempt - Millar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mallone dives in and grabs Millar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Millar pushes down on Mallone's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Millar or perhaps it was just good defense by Mallone which made him look bad.

Mallone gets the takedown into side control.
Mallone wants to take a breather but Millar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mallone.
Mallone trying to control but Millar is working from the bottom.
Millar trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallone won't allow Millar to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Mallone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Mallone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mallone feints and as Millar raises his hands in defense, Mallone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mallone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Millar on the ground.
Mallone wants to control from the top but Millar keeps moving.
Mallone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mallone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mallone tries to free his leg and advance position but Millar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Mallone just wasn't active enough.
Mallone tries for a takedown but Millar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Millar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mallone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Millar swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Mallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallone fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Millar with that takedown attempt.
Mallone fails with the takedown.

Mallone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mallone is keen to just control but Millar is a slippery customer.
Mallone prevents Millar from standing back up.
Millar manages to get to full guard.
Mallone controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mallone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Mallone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Mallone gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mallone's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millar wants to get back to full guard.
Millar is trying to stand.
Millar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Millar.
Mallone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Millar keeping moving, preventing Mallone from controlling successfully.
Mallone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Mallone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mallone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Millar's waist but Millar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mallone off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallone tries for a takedown but Millar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Millar but Millar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mallone leaves Millar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Millar shoots in looking for a takedown. Mallone tries to sprawl out of it but Millar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mallone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mallone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Millar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mallone somewhat.
Millar tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mallone misses with a takedown attempt - Millar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Mallone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Mallone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mallone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Millar sprawls well. Millar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mallone gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Millar pinned against the cage. Millar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Millar tries to close the distance and clinch but Mallone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Millar as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Mallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Millar or perhaps it was just good defense by Mallone which made him look bad.
Mallone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Millar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Millar wants it to stay on the feet.
Mallone slips a jab and a cross from Millar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallone fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallone.
Mallone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Millar tries to avoid it but Mallone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Millar to the ground. Millar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Mallone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Millar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mallone!
Mallone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Mallone bucks Millar off and manages to get back to his feet!
Mallone shoots in for a double leg but Millar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mallone with a poor takedown

and Millar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Millar.
Mallone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Millar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryan Mallone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Millar pulls guard successfully.
Mallone trying to control the position from guard on top but Millar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mallone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Millar keeping moving, preventing Mallone from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mallone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Millar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Mallone.
Horrible takedown by Mallone or perhaps it was just good defense by Millar which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mallone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Mallone or perhaps it was just good defense by Millar which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Mallone. No joy for Millar on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Mallone or perhaps it was just good defense by Millar which made him look bad.
Mallone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Millar swivels and escapes.
Mallone fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Millar.
Mallone shoots in but Millar avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallone with a poor takedown
enabling Millar to counter with a crisp jab.

Millar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mallone's guard.

Mallone kicks Millar off and gets to his feet.
Millar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Mallone drives through with a takedown into Millar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mallone tries to free his leg and advance position but Millar is retaining full guard.
Millar keeping moving, preventing Mallone from controlling successfully.
Mallone tries to free his leg and advance position but Millar is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Millar working for a triangle but Mallone defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Mallone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mallone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Mallone!