PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blacksheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacksheep kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Primo victoria. Malapitan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Time is Now. Kenny Blacksheep has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blacksheep
vs
Malapitan

175 cm
24
140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
140 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Blacksheep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blacksheep misses with a low kick as Malapitan jumps back.
Malapitan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blacksheep tries to avoid it but Malapitan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blacksheep to the ground. Blacksheep escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malapitan misses with a takedown
and Blacksheep counters with a low kick, right behind Malapitan 's knee.
Malapitan with a poor takedown
and Blacksheep counters with an outside leg kick.
Kenny Blacksheep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Blacksheep's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malapitan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blacksheep scrambles back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malapitan.
Malapitan misses with a takedown attempt
and Blacksheep counters with a nice uppercut.

Blacksheep takes the fight into the clinch.
Blacksheep tries to throw a body punch but Malapitan avoids it by throwing Blacksheep back against the cage.
Malapitan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blacksheep prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malapitan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malapitan takes a shot to the head.
Blacksheep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malapitan blocks a body shot from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blacksheep tries to throw a body punch but Malapitan avoids it by throwing Blacksheep back against the cage.
Blacksheep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malapitan's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Blacksheep.
Blacksheep lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blacksheep.
Blacksheep misses with the head strike.
Blacksheep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blacksheep working aggressively here.
Malapitan blocks a body shot from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blacksheep lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blacksheep tries to work over Malapitan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blacksheep lands with a right to the head.
Blacksheep tries to throw a body punch but Malapitan avoids it by throwing Blacksheep back against the cage.
Blacksheep has a couple of punches blocked by Malapitan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep tries to throw a body punch but Malapitan avoids it by throwing Blacksheep back against the cage.
Blacksheep swings wildly with an uppercut but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blacksheep misses with a body punch.
Blacksheep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blacksheep misses with a punch on the inside.
Malapitan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blacksheep avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malapitan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blacksheep gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malapitan.
A shot in the inside from Blacksheep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Blacksheep.
Malapitan is trying to drag Blacksheep to the mat but Blacksheep just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blacksheep lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malapitan blocks a body shot from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malapitan can't get the takedown.
Blacksheep lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blacksheep dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Malapitan throws a head kick that misses.
Dmonray Malapitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan misses with a takedown attempt
and Blacksheep counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Malapitan is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Malapitan is rocked!
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malapitan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blacksheep's waist but Blacksheep gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malapitan off to one side.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Blacksheep finish him?
Malapitan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malapitan seems to have recovered his senses.
Kenny Blacksheep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Malapitan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blacksheep avoids it really well and circles away.
Malapitan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blacksheep counters with a leg kick.
Blacksheep lands a head kick. Malapitan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blacksheep feints and then cracks Malapitan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malapitan down.
Malapitan keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksheep connects with a solid leg kick.
Malapitan throws a shot from downtown. Blacksheep moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! Blacksheep slams his shin into Malapitan's torso.
Malapitan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kenny Blacksheep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blacksheep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malapitan moves away.

Blacksheep lands a big head kick that sends Malapitan tumbling to the mat! Blacksheep takes a step backwards and waves Malapitan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan shoots in but no luck this time.
Blacksheep lands with an overhand left.
Kenny Blacksheep is winning the standup battle so far.
Blacksheep throws a sloppy head kick and Malapitan moves out of range easily.

Malapitan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blacksheep tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malapitan is in Blacksheep's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blacksheep managing to control the position.
Blacksheep controls Malapitan momentarily but Malapitan frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blacksheep controls Malapitan momentarily but Malapitan frees himself.

We're going to have a standup here because Kenny Blacksheep wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Malapitan with that takedown attempt.
Blacksheep looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dmonray Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malapitan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malapitan shoots in for a double leg but Blacksheep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malapitan fails with the takedown
and Blacksheep counters with a head kick. That will keep Malapitan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

It looks like Dmonray Malapitan has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick by Malapitan misses
and Blacksheep counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Blacksheep misses.

Blacksheep moves into range and clinches up with Malapitan.
Blacksheep effectively controlling the action here.
Blacksheep throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malapitans head.
Kenny Blacksheep has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blacksheep lands a body punch.
Blacksheep can't find room to land a body shot as Malapitan controls the action.
Blacksheep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malapitan's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blacksheep.
Blacksheep lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malapitan.
Blacksheep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blacksheep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malapitan backwards.
Malapitan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blacksheep misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blacksheep trying to land knees to the body.
Blacksheep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blacksheep lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blacksheep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Blacksheep dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmonray Malapitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Blacksheep stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blacksheep wants it to stay on the feet.
Malapitan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blacksheep can pounce on him.

Malapitan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blacksheep tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malapitan is in Blacksheep's guard.
Blacksheep is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malapitan can do to turn this around?
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacksheep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blacksheep has his hands on Malapitan's head, controlling the position.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Blacksheep is keeping the position.

Malapitan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blacksheep is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malapitan, into his guard.
Blacksheep engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksheep would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Blacksheep stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blacksheep bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malapitan's head.
Malapitan misses with a takedown attempt - Blacksheep sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malapitan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenny Blacksheep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Malapitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malapitan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blacksheep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep throws a head kick that half lands.
Malapitan fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blacksheep rushes Malapitan and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Blacksheep.
Blacksheep misses with a punch to the body.
Blacksheep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malapitan or not.
Blacksheep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blacksheep misses with a body punch.
Blacksheep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Blacksheep - that landed with a thud.
Blacksheep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blacksheep misses with a body punch.
Blacksheep digs a right hand underneath Malapitan's ribcage. Malapitan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blacksheep struggles to land a body shot inside as Malapitan controls his hands.
Blacksheep struggles to land a body shot inside as Malapitan controls his hands.
Blacksheep misses with a body punch.
Blacksheep unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kenny Blacksheep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blacksheep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Blacksheep - that landed with a thud.
Blacksheep controlling the action here for a moment.
Malapitan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blacksheep fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Blacksheep showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blacksheep has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Blacksheep!
A very excited looking Kenny Blacksheep made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.