PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldir Maluco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squirmy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Squirmy McGee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Maluco
vs
McGee

210 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Transformer Supplements

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldir Maluco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Squirmy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Maluco finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Maluco there.

McGee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

McGee 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.

McGee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maluco defends it well.

McGee is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Maluco has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

Maluco actively working from the bottom here.

Maluco is defending against the submission attempts here by McGee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee uses his free foot to push down on Maluco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maluco.

McGee has control of Maluco's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maluco regains control of the situation pretty easily.

McGee wants to finish this one by submission but Maluco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGee.
McGee looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maluco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

McGee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maluco gets back to full guard.
Maluco keeping full guard, as McGee tries to pass.
McGee passes Maluco's left leg - he's now in half guard.

McGee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Maluco is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maluco is defending against the submission attempts here by McGee.
Maluco tries to kick McGee off but McGee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

McGee is looking for a kimura here.

McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Maluco defends the submission attempt.

McGee is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Maluco has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maluco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGee's back!
Maluco is trying to stick to McGee's back but McGee is turning into Maluco. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maluco's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McGee.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maluco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maluco is just riding it out for now. McGee eventually gives up the hold.
Maluco is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squirmy McGee 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.

McGee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

McGee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maluco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maluco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McGee off and has taken his back!

Maluco working for a choke but McGee is defending well.

Maluco looking for the choke from the back.
McGee is really stuck here.
McGee has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Maluco.
McGee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maluco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGee has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Maluco.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee tries to escape the position.
McGee turns into Maluco and is now in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGee wants to control from the top but Maluco keeps moving.
Maluco can't keep his opponent in guard - McGee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maluco is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Maluco defends the submission attempt.
McGee works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Maluco is holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee prevents Maluco from getting the reversal.

McGee looking for a guillotine from mount but Maluco is having none of it.
Maluco is looking to get to half guard.
McGee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maluco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maluco prevents McGee from taking his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maluco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGee trying to control the position but Maluco is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maluco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maluco is looking to clinch.
A combination from Maluco does no damage.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maluco as he jumps to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maluco.
McGee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Waldir Maluco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squirmy McGee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maluco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGee on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Maluco both land. Nice combination.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Squirmy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluco scores with a nice strike.
McGee shoots in for a double leg but Maluco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.
McGee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maluco but Maluco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGee looks for a takedown but Maluco sprawls well.
Maluco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown. Maluco tries to sprawl out of it but McGee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maluco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maluco misses with a wild combination.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Maluco 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.

Waldir Maluco dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Maluco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maluco with a hook.
McGee wants to clinch up but Maluco keeps it at a distance.
Maluco swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGee.
Maluco lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
Maluco tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maluco tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
McGee fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Maluco misses.
Maluco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGee shoots for a takedown but Maluco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waldir Maluco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squirmy McGee.
Maluco scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waldir Maluco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maluco is looking to clinch.
McGee looks for the body kick but Maluco saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Maluco as McGee shoots in.
Maluco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGee tries to clinch

and Maluco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maluco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

McGee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

McGee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

McGee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maluco regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maluco is trying to control but can't.

McGee is working for a kimura but Maluco is defending it quite comfortably.

Maluco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maluco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maluco looking for a sweep. Not yet Maluco, not yet.

McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maluco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McGee looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maluco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGee!
Maluco prevents McGee from getting the reversal.
Maluco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Maluco is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McGee can't escape the position.
Maluco fails to move to back control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maluco misses with a head shot.
McGee is trying desperately to improve position.
McGee gets back to half guard.
McGee gets full guard.
Maluco advances position into side control!
McGee can't do much from the bottom here.
McGee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGee is trying to get back to full guard.

Maluco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maluco.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGee can do anything to dispel that myth.

McGee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Waldir Maluco.
I think Maluco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldir Maluco!