PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel De Haza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel De Haza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mallone
vs
De Haza

198 cm
19
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Australian Xtreme - All 159 Video Proof.

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Mallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel De Haza!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Haza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mallone backs up against the cage.
De Haza punishes Mallone's body with a nice straight punch.
De Haza connects with a crisp jab.
De Haza throws a good cross that connects.
De Haza's corner calls for a 1-2. De Haza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Mallone looking to score a takedown here. De Haza is defending well but Mallone drives through and ends up in De Haza's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mallone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Haza keeping full guard, as Mallone tries to pass.
Mallone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Mallone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
De Haza slaps away a takedown attempt from Mallone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Haza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Haza scores with a decent looking hook.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Haza as he avoids it easily.
Manuel De Haza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Haza works over Mallone's head and body with a nice combination.
Mallone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Mallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Haza catches Mallone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan Mallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Haza lands a glancing blow to the side of Mallone's head.

Mallone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Haza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mallone won't allow De Haza to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Haza trying to keep a closed guard but Mallone is proving a slippery customer.
Mallone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Mallone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
De Haza slaps away a takedown attempt from Mallone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Haza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mallone shoots for a double leg takedown but De Haza sprawls well. He's pushed Mallone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallone dives in and grabs De Haza's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Haza pushes down on Mallone's head and hops out.
De Haza lands a jab to Mallone's midsection.
Mallone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Mallone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Haza should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mallone is breathing heavily.
Mallone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Ryan Mallone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mallone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallone misses with a takedown attempt - De Haza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mallone.
De Haza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mallone.
Mallone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mallone shoots in but no luck this time.
De Haza lands a really nice looking cross but Mallone seems unphased.
De Haza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mallone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mallone dives in and grabs De Haza's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Haza pushes down on Mallone's head and hops out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Haza scores with a hook to the body. Mallone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from De Haza lands.
De Haza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Haza duly obliges.
De Haza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel De Haza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

De Haza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mallone back to the cage. De Haza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mallone shoots in looking for a takedown. De Haza tries to sprawl out of it but Mallone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Haza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mallone is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Haza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Haza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mallone walks into a straight right hand from De Haza.
Mallone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mallone tries to move into range but De Haza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mallone shoots in but De Haza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Mallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mallone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Haza scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Haza jabs Mallone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mallone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mallone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Haza sprawls well. De Haza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mallone gets slowly back to his feet.
De Haza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Haza duly obliges.
Mallone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Haza thuds a left hand into Mallone's body.
De Haza connects with a right hand. Mallone shakes it off.
De Haza sizes up Mallone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mallone shoots in looking for a takedown but De Haza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mallone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A lazy left from De Haza finds it's target.
De Haza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Haza connects with a single shot there.
De Haza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mallone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mallone moves forwards but De Haza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Haza's corner calls for a 1-2. De Haza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by De Haza.
De Haza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Haza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Haza scores with a one two! Mallone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Haza with a nice cross.
De Haza lands a right hook to the body.
Mallone fails with the takedown.
De Haza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mallone has time to react.
De Haza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Haza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Mallone shoots in and bounces De Haza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Haza wants to stand but Mallone is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Haza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mallone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Haza looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mallone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Manuel De Haza was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Mallone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Haza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
De Haza can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Haza is looking to regain half guard here but Mallone keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallone in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mallone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mallone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Haza for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ryan Mallone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
De Haza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mallone.
Mallone shoots in for a double leg but De Haza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel De Haza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Mallone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Haza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mallone shoots in for a double leg but De Haza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manuel De Haza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown but De Haza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Haza as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Mallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Haza.
Mallone moves forwards but De Haza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mallone moves forwards but De Haza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from De Haza as Mallone shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Haza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mallone in his tracks.
De Haza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Haza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mallone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Haza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Haza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Haza lands a really nice looking cross but Mallone seems unphased.
De Haza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Haza digs a good body shot into Mallone's ribs.
De Haza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Haza lands with a good body shot.
Mallone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Haza jabs at Mallone's body.
De Haza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mallone walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Haza scores with a jab. Mallone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Haza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Haza.
Danga de danga de dang - De Haza scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Haza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mallone dives in and grabs De Haza's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Haza pushes down on Mallone's head and hops out.
De Haza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Haza.
Nice body punch from De Haza.
Good exchange - De Haza coming out on top.
De Haza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Haza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mallone shoots in looking for a takedown but De Haza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mallone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Haza is working the combinations to good effect here.
De Haza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Haza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Haza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Haza but De Haza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left and a right from De Haza both land. Nice combination.
Ryan Mallone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mallone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Haza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Haza lands with an uppercut that bounces Mallone off the cage and back into range.
De Haza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Haza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Haza scores with a jab. Mallone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mallone misses with a takedown attempt - De Haza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Haza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mallone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Haza avoids it really well and circles away.
De Haza cracks Mallone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Haza lands with a straight right. Mallone didn't see that one coming.
De Haza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mallone doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by De Haza.
Mallone misses with a takedown attempt - De Haza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mallone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Haza connects with a jab.
Mallone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallone.
De Haza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mallone shoots in and drives through. De Haza sprawls well.
Ryan Mallone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Haza connects with a body shot that sends Mallone's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel De Haza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Haza 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel De Haza!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Manuel De Haza made sure he mentioned Australian Xtreme - All 159 Video Proof., along with how happy he was to win his fight.