PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang has chosen Manu Chao-Bongo Bong as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maldonado
vs
Awang Bang

195 cm
28
209 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

185 cm
28
203 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Awang Bang.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Awang Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maldonado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Awang Bang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Awang Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Maldonado is defending well.
Maldonado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Awang Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maldonado is trying to get back to half guard.

Awang Bang tries for a kimura but Maldonado is defending well.

Awang Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Awang Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Awang Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maldonado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maldonado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.

Awang Bang seems to be looking for submissions.

Awang Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maldonado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Awang Bang.

Awang Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maldonado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Awang Bang pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado works his way to full guard. Good work.

Maldonado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Awang Bang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Awang Bang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Maldonado is looking for a triangle but Awang Bang pushes his legs off easily.

Awang Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Awang Bang slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Awang Bang is working for a kimura but Maldonado is defending it quite comfortably.

Maldonado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Awang Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Maldonado defends the submission attempt.

Maldonado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Awang Bang is working for a submission of some sort.

Awang Bang seems to be looking for submissions.

Maldonado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Awang Bang pulls his head out easily.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura here.
Maldonado tries to roll over but Awang Bang keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Awang Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maldonado has managed to free his arm - good work.

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.

Maldonado actively working from the bottom here.

Awang Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maldonado defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Awang Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Awang Bang prevents Maldonado from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykel Awang Bang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Maldonado gets caught flat footed, as Awang Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maldonado 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.

Maldonado has his foot on Awang Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Awang Bang works his way back into a safe position though.
Awang Bang slips nicely into half guard.

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura but Maldonado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Awang Bang to get the leverage.

Awang Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Maldonado defends the submission attempt.
Maldonado is trying to get back to full guard.

Awang Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldonado sees it coming and defends easily.

Maldonado is defending against the submission attempts here by Awang Bang.

Awang Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Maldonado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maykel Awang Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Awang Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maldonado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Awang Bang.

Maldonado actively working from the bottom here.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Awang Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maldonado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Awang Bang pulls his head out easily.

Maldonado actively working from the bottom here.

Awang Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Maldonado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Awang Bang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Awang Bang's back!

Maldonado is looking for the choke from the back position but Awang Bang is controlling his hands well.

Maldonado is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Awang Bang knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Awang Bang for a finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Maldonado looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldonado doesn't have the hooks in and Awang Bang manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Awang Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Awang Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Maldonado is looking for a triangle but Awang Bang pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Awang Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Maldonado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Awang Bang passes into half guard.

Awang Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Awang Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldonado sees it coming and defends easily.
Awang Bang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Awang Bang prevents Maldonado from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maldonado defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Awang Bang.
Maldonado is wriggling around trying to escape.

Awang Bang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!
Maldonado working to try and regain half guard.

Awang Bang has hold of Maldonado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maldonado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Awang Bang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maldonado is surviving well by controlling Awang Bang's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldonado tries to reverse the position but Awang Bang maintains control.

Awang Bang working for a submission but Maldonado is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykel Awang Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Maldonado tries to sprawl but Awang Bang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maldonado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Awang Bang drops back looking for a leg! Maldonado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldonado manages to kick Awang Bang off! Awang Bang jumps back into Maldonado's guard.

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Awang Bang drops back looking for a leg! Maldonado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldonado manages to kick Awang Bang off! Awang Bang jumps back into Maldonado's guard.
Awang Bang passes Maldonado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Maldonado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Awang Bang is working for a kimura but Maldonado is defending it quite comfortably.
Maldonado moves into full guard.
Awang Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maldonado is keeping the position for now.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Maldonado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Awang Bang defends well.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Awang Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Awang Bang drops back looking for a leg! Maldonado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldonado manages to kick Awang Bang off! Awang Bang jumps back into Maldonado's guard.

Maldonado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Awang Bang defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Awang Bang drops back looking for a leg! Maldonado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldonado manages to kick Awang Bang off! Awang Bang jumps back into Maldonado's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Awang Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Maldonado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Awang Bang is aware though and is defending well.

Awang Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maldonado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maldonado tries to buck Awang Bang off but Awang Bang is having none of it.

Awang Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maldonado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado tries to improve position but can't.

Awang Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maldonado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maldonado tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Awang Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maldonado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maldonado gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maldonado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maykel Awang Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Awang Bang 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Maykel Awang Bang!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Maykel Awang Bang!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Maykel Awang Bang!

Maykel Awang Bang wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Maykel Awang Bang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.