PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jade Malikai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sarmientino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malikai comes to the cage accompanied by Big in Japan - Guano Apes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Malikai
vs
Sarmientino

184 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

179 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jade Malikai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Sarmientino!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malikai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malikai throws a sloppy head kick
and Sarmientino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sarmientino blocks the body kick.
Sarmientino moves out of range of the body kick from Malikai.
Sarmientino avoids the head kick by Malikai.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malikai connects with a high kick.
Malikai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malikai pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarmientino blocks a head kick by Malikai.
Malikai tries to land a front kick but Sarmientino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malikai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malikai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarmientino misses with a body punch
and Malikai counters with a low kick, right behind Sarmientino 's knee.
Malikai shoots in and drives through. Sarmientino sprawls well.
Sarmientino swings for the body but Malikai moves out of range.
Malikai misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malikai has taken the fight to the clinch.

Malikai manages to break the clinch.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses.
Sarmientino blocks a head kick by Malikai.
Malikai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malikai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarmientino moves out of range of the body kick from Malikai.
Sarmientino keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malikai scores with a kick to the body.
Sarmientino stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jade Malikai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malikai dives in and grabs Sarmientino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sarmientino pushes down on Malikai's head and hops out.
Malikai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malikai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sarmientino blocks the body kick.
Malikai fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malikai drives through and clinches with Sarmientino against the cage.

Malikai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Sarmientino as Malikai shoots in.
Sarmientino looks to score with a jab to the body but Malikai is just out of range.
Malikai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarmientino defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarmientino avoids the head kick by Malikai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jade Malikai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Malikai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarmientino avoids the head kick by Malikai.
Sarmientino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malikai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sarmientino counters with a right hand to the body.
Malikai throws a head kick but Sarmientino moves out of range.
Sarmientino slaps away a takedown attempt from Malikai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sarmientino throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarmientino swings for the body but Malikai moves out of range.
Malikai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malikai looks to land a body kick but Sarmientino moved away.
Malikai throws a lazy head kick
and Sarmientino counters with a straight right hand.
Malikai throws a head kick but Sarmientino moves out of range.
Sarmientino keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malikai misses with a kick to the body.
Sarmientino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malikai avoids it really well and circles away.
Malikai throws a sloppy head kick and Sarmientino moves out of range easily.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malikai feints and as Sarmientino raises his hands in defense, Malikai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sarmientino 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.

Sarmientino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malikai passes into side control.
Sarmientino tries to improve position but can't.
Malikai tries to move to mount but Sarmientino blocks the move with his legs.
Sarmientino is trying to improve his position.
Sarmientino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sarmientino won't allow Malikai to pass to mount.

Malikai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sarmientino sees it coming and defends easily.
Sarmientino trying to control but Malikai postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarmientino is in trouble now - Malikai has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarmientino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sarmientino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Malikai passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarmientino is trying to get back to half guard.
Malikai working away.
Sarmientino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Malikai tries to pass to full mount but Sarmientino defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malikai is working hard here to advance position.
Sarmientino tries to roll over but Malikai keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jade Malikai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Malikai misses with a head kick.
Malikai looks to land a body kick but Sarmientino moved away.
Malikai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarmientino connects with a body shot that sends Malikai's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarmientino moves out of range as Malikai throws a body kick.
Malikai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sarmientino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses.
Malikai throws a body kick that misses.
Malikai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jade Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malikai throws a hook but Sarmientino avoids it easily.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarmientino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jason Sarmientino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jade Malikai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikai throws a sloppy head kick and Sarmientino moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malikai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malikai lands a head kick. Sarmientino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sarmientino misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malikai misses with a head kick.
Sarmientino takes a swing at Malikai's ribcage but misses.
Malikai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malikai - that will leave a mark!
Sarmientino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malikai rather than just go for the knockout.
Sarmientino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malikai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikai throws a push kick but Sarmientino slaps the foot to one side.
Malikai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malikai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sarmientino counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarmientino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarmientino throws a shot from downtown. Malikai moves away and avoids it.
Sarmientino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malikai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarmientino as he jumps to the side.
Sarmientino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malikai.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jade Malikai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malikai 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jade Malikai!
A less than humble Jade Malikai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.