PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between che celeb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dammahom Malsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dammahom Malsi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

celeb
vs
Malsi

189 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, che celeb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dammahom Malsi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malsi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

celeb instigates a clinch.
Malsi wants to break free but celeb has control.
celeb tries to score a body lock takedown but Malsi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malsi can't break the clinch.
Malsi can't break the clinch.
Malsi is trying to break free.
celeb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
celeb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malsi up against the cage.

celeb breaks the clinch.

celeb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malsi, pushing him back against the cage.
Malsi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malsi wants to break free but celeb has control.
Malsi is looking to break free of the clinch but celeb has double underhooks.
Malsi prevents the takedown attempt.
Malsi is looking to break free of the clinch but celeb has double underhooks.

celeb has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malsi uses from the top position.

celeb has his feet on Malsi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
celeb keeps control of Malsi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malsi wants to get back to striking at distance but celeb won't allow it.
celeb prevents Malsi from breaking the clinch.
Malsi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malsi is trying to break the clinch but celeb has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malsi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

celeb breaks the clinch.
celeb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malsi's waist but Malsi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing celeb off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for che celeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Malsi.
Malsi misses with a two punch combination.

celeb drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malsi is looking to stand up but celeb isn't so interested in that idea.
Malsi looks gassed!
celeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Malsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malsi wants to stand up but celeb is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
celeb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malsi's guard.

celeb stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Malsi to get to his feet.

celeb has Malsi up against the cage in a clinch.

celeb manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
celeb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
celeb works his foot free and advances to mount.
celeb scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malsi?
celeb looking to control and managing it successfully.
celeb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malsi looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
celeb controlling the position easily from mount.
Malsi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
celeb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
celeb working the ground and pound effectively.
Malsi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Malsi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
celeb controlling from the full mount.
Malsi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
celeb content just to control the position here.
Malsi is trying to stand but he's just given celeb his back.
Malsi controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

celeb looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

che celeb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

celeb scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malsi is trying to stand.
celeb is taking a breather. Malsi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Malsi is trying to stand.
celeb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malsi keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

celeb decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Malsi throws a nice looking combination but celeb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malsi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malsi misses with a wild combination.
celeb throws a nice head kick!
Malsi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malsi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by celeb.
Malsi fails to land with a series of punches.
celeb slips a jab and a cross from Malsi.
che celeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

celeb moves into the clinch successfully.
Malsi wants to break the clinch but can't.
celeb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malsi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Malsi.
Malsi throws a series of punches but celeb avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No joy there for Malsi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malsi misses with a few strikes there.
celeb shoots in but no luck this time.
celeb fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for che celeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Malsi.
Malsi looks to land a combination but celeb avoids it well.
Malsi misses with a wild combination.
celeb shoots in but no luck this time.
Malsi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dammahom Malsi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malsi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by celeb.
Horrible takedown by celeb or perhaps it was just good defense by Malsi which made him look bad.
Malsi on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malsi misses with a few strikes there.
Malsi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
celeb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dammahom Malsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
celeb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malsi misses with the combination.
Malsi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
celeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
celeb tries for a takedown but Malsi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
celeb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malsi.
Malsi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four 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.

celeb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Malsi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, celeb asserts his dominance and retains side control.
celeb is looking to take a break and control but Malsi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malsi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but celeb is controlling him well.

celeb decides to take the fight back to the feet.
celeb shoots for a double leg takedown but Malsi sprawls well. He's pushed celeb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malsi throws a nice looking combination but celeb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malsi throws a right and a left that celeb avoids nicely.
Malsi stuffs the takedown attempt from celeb. celeb gets slowly back to his feet.
Malsi misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

che celeb dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Malsi misses with a double jab.

celeb gets the takedown into side control.
celeb working the head with strikes.

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

celeb decides to stand back up.
Malsi misses with a wild combination.
Malsi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
celeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
celeb slips a jab and a cross from Malsi.
celeb has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
celeb fails with the takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malsi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from celeb - the referee stops the clock and Malsi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says celeb. Malsi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
celeb shoots in and drives through. Malsi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for che celeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Malsi misses.
Crunch! celeb slams his shin into Malsi's torso.
celeb fails with the takedown.
Malsi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but celeb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
celeb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malsi tries to avoid it but celeb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malsi to the ground. Malsi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malsi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malsi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
celeb slips a jab and a cross from Malsi.
celeb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
celeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from celeb.
Malsi misses with the combination.

celeb drives through and clinches with Malsi against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
celeb prevents Malsi from breaking the clinch.
Malsi wants to break free but celeb has control.
Malsi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but celeb has him pressed against the cage.
celeb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malsi is trying to break free.

celeb breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Malsi. No joy for celeb on that attempt.
Malsi swinging wilding here.
celeb scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
celeb shoots for a takedown but Malsi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malsi misses with the combination.
Malsi misses with a two punch combination.
Malsi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malsi throws a nice looking combination but celeb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
celeb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malsi pinned against the cage. Malsi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malsi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from celeb lands but Malsi takes it in his stride.
Malsi throws a nice looking combination but celeb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
celeb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malsi is fending him off so far but celeb persists. Nope, Malsi circles away and we're back to standing.
Malsi looks to land a combination but celeb avoids it well.

celeb drives through and clinches with Malsi against the cage.
celeb keeps control of Malsi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malsi has had enough of the clinch but celeb keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malsi has had enough of the clinch but celeb keeps him there for the moment.
Malsi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from celeb.

celeb has hold of one of Malsi's legs. Malsi is fighting the takedown attempt but celeb gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Malsi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
celeb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Malsi wants to get back to his feet.

celeb postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Malsi to stand up.
Malsi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by celeb.
Malsi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malsi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

celeb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dammahom Malsi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malsi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
che celeb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for celeb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... che celeb!