PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and We Rollin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rollin has chosen White and Nerdy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Malapitan
vs
Rollin

169 cm
28
154 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

175 cm
23
152 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, We Rollin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rollin has managed to clinch.
Rollin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malapitan or not.
Malapitan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rollin slows down the pace here.
Malapitan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rollin after a bit of a struggle.
Rollin lands with a light punch inside.
Malapitan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malapitan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown but Rollin shows good takedown defense.
Rollin fails to land with a series of punches.
Rollin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rollin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollin lands with a right to the head.
Rollin gets underhooks to prevent Malapitan's takedown attempt.

Rollin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rollin trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Rollin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malapitan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malapitan keeping full guard, as Rollin tries to pass.
Rollin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. We Rollin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rollin.
Rollin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malapitan is out of range.
Malapitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollin.

Malapitan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rollin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malapitan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malapitan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollin is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Rollin drops back looking for a leg! Malapitan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malapitan manages to kick Rollin off! Rollin jumps back into Malapitan's guard.
Rollin is pushing down on Malapitan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malapitan is fighting to maintain full guard but Rollin has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to roll over but Rollin keeps him under control.
Malapitan is pressing down on Rollin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rollin pushes down on Malapitan's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Rollin is trying to work for a kimura but Malapitan is defending well.
Malapitan is staying active underneath Rollin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rollin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malapitan defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

We Rollin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Malapitan fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Rollin misses.
A slow jab from Malapitan misses its intended target.
Malapitan has his takedown stuffed

and Rollin counters with a single leg into guard. Malapitan didn't expect that.
Malapitan trying to keep a closed guard but Rollin is proving a slippery customer.
Malapitan is looking to sweep but instead, Rollin has passed into half guard.
Malapitan wants to control but Rollin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rollin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malapitan defends it well.
Rollin is thwarting Malapitan's attempts to control the position.
Rollin prevents Malapitan from improving his position.
Rollin is trying to control the action in half guard but Malapitan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malapitan is looking to improve his position.
Malapitan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malapitan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollin pushing down on Malapitan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malapitan wants to improve his position but Rollin is controlling well.
Rollin is keen to just control but Malapitan is a slippery customer.

Rollin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malapitan defends it well.
Rollin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rollin trying to control from half guard but Malapitan is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Rollin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rollin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Malapitan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malapitan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rollin's guard.
Malapitan passes Rollin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to take a breather but Rollin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Malapitan is working for a submission of some sort.
Rollin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rollin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Malapitan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rollin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rollin has escaped and now he's on top!
Rollin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malapitan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

We Rollin 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!

Rollin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raje Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rollin shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malapitan. Rollin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rollin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malapitan takes one on the button.
Malapitan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malapitan somewhat.
Rollin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malapitan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malapitan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malapitan misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollin slips under a jab from Malapitan.
Malapitan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollin is just out of range.
Malapitan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rollin's head.
Rollin misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Malapitan misses its intended target.
Malapitan misses with a body shot.
Malapitan misses with a two punch combination.
Malapitan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rollin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Malapitan!

Rollin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Malapitan is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Rollin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rollin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rollin advances position into side control!
Rollin wants to control but Malapitan is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Malapitan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rollin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malapitan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rollin lands an elbow.
Malapitan tries to improve position but can't.

Rollin is trying to get an arm triangle but Malapitan is defending well.
We Rollin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollin looking to control but instead Malapitan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rollin is trying to control the action in half guard but Malapitan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan tries to roll over but Rollin keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
We Rollin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rollin 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... We Rollin!
An out of breath and clearly excited We Rollin thanked [WAO]MADE IN GERMANY for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).