PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Money Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Kenny Florendo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Malone
vs
Florendo

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Money Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florendo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florendo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malone shoots in and drives through. Florendo sprawls well.
Florendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Malone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Florendo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Florendo is looking to escape.

Florendo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Malone works over Florendo's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone looks for a takedown but Florendo sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florendo darts in trying to clinch
and Malone counters with a series of strikes. Florendo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Florendo wants to clinch.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Florendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malone is defended easily by Florendo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Money Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Florendo tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Florendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Florendo tries to clinch up but Malone circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florendo moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
Florendo tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Florendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Florendo's waist but Florendo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side.

Malone tries to keep at a distance but Florendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Florendo tries to break the clinch but Malone is controlling the position.

Florendo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Florendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Florendo moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.

Florendo closes the distance and pushes Malone back into the cage.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Florendo missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Florendo breaks the clinch.
Florendo misses with a low kick.

Florendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malone lands a right hand.

Florendo drags the fight down to the ground.
Florendo wants to stand but Malone is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Florendo is retaining full guard.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Florendo has Malone pulled in close to control his posture.
Florendo keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Florendo 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Florendo wants to clinch.
Florendo misses with a series of wild punches.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Florendo tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Florendo to the ground. Florendo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Florendo moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Florendo is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Florendo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Florendo wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Money Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malone is defended easily by Florendo.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Florendo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Florendo scores with a one two! Malone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Florendo tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Florendo shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Florendo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Florendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malone.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Florendo scores with a leg kick.
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Florendo's waist but Florendo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Money Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Florendo tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Florendo moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florendo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Florendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Florendo tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Kenny Florendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Florendo tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Florendo to the ground. Florendo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Florendo wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Florendo misses with a few strikes there.
Florendo looks for a takedown but Malone sprawls well.
Florendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Florendo. Florendo gets slowly back to his feet.
Florendo throws the kick towards the body but Malone avoids it.
Florendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Florendo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florendo avoids the head kick by Malone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malone is defended easily by Florendo.

Florendo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malone to the ground. Florendo is now in Malone's guard.
Florendo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Florendo chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Florendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Florendo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Florendo has Malone in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florendo being controlled here, momentarily.
Florendo wants to stand and escape but Malone is having none of it.
Malone is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florendo is wriggling around but Malone manages to pass to half guard.
Malone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Florendo!
Florendo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Florendo bucks up and throws Malone to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Florendo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Florendo.
Florendo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Florendo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Malone clinches.

Malone has picked Florendo up - he's going for a ride! Malone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Florendo is trying to stand.
Florendo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Florendo wants to stand and escape but Malone is having none of it.

Malone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Florendo dives on top into guard.
Florendo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Florendo tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Florendo passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Florendo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Malone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Malone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Florendo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malone?
Florendo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malone?

Florendo working for a submission but Malone is keeping him at bay.
Florendo dominating with strikes here.
Malone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Florendo landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Florendo looking to secure an arm triangle but Malone defends it well.
Malone is desperately trying to improve his position but Florendo has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Florendo working for a guillotine from mount but Malone is in no mood to give up.
Florendo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Florendo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malone hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florendo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Malone is squirming around, avoiding Florendo's attempts to control the action.

Florendo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Malone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Florendo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Florendo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malone looks a forlorn figure.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florendo scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Florendo working for a submission but Malone is keeping him at bay.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Florendo maintains control.

Florendo has control of Malone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Malone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kenny Florendo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Florendo has hold of Malone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Florendo tries to control but Malone wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Florendo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Florendo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Florendo!