PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floris Maljers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Piras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maljers's entrance music is The End by the Doors. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maljers
vs
Piras

189 cm
19
263 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

189 cm
28
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR

Conquer

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floris Maljers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Piras!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piras is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maljers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maljers.
Maljers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Piras avoids a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Piras both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Floris Maljers has been cut.
Piras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maljers moves away.
Maljers throws a chopping leg kick but Piras manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maljers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roberto Piras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maljers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maljers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maljers circles away quickly and effectively.

Piras has Maljers up against the cage in a clinch.

Piras pulls guard successfully.
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!
Maljers advances to half guard.
Piras is trying to get back to full guard.
Maljers wants to free his trapped foot but Piras is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piras is pressing down on Maljers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Piras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maljers is one step ahead there.
Maljers advances position into side control!
Piras is trying to get back to half guard.
Maljers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piras keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piras is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maljers off and has taken his back!

Piras working for a choke but Maljers is defending well.

Piras looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maljers trying to control the position but Piras manages to sink in the hooks.
Maljers can't escape the position.

Piras working for a choke but Maljers is defending well.

Piras working for a choke but Maljers is defending well.
Maljers is really stuck here.
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!

Piras looking for the RNC.

Maljers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Piras.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maljers is really stuck here.

Piras is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maljers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Maljers is trying to break free.
Maljers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Piras wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Piras looking for a guillotine from mount but Maljers is having none of it.

Piras working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maljers tries to reverse the position but Piras maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piras looking for a guillotine from mount but Maljers is having none of it.

Maljers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Piras.
Maljers is working to get back to half guard.

Piras has hold of Maljers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maljers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maljers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Piras dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floris Maljers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maljers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piras.
Piras wants to clinch up but Maljers keeps it at a distance.
Piras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maljers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maljers scores with the left hand. Piras knows he should have avoided that one.
Piras wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberto Piras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maljers swinging wildly here.
Maljers ducks under a wild hook from Piras.
A punch combination from Maljers misses.
Maljers misses with a hook.
Maljers misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maljers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piras punishes Maljers's body with a nice straight punch.
Piras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maljers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Piras lands with a right hand.
Piras throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Piras throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maljers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maljers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maljers lands a two punch combo.

Piras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maljers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piras tries to pull guard but Maljers won't allow it.

Piras pulls guard.

Piras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maljers defends well.

Piras looking for a guillotine here but Maljers defends easily.

Piras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maljers defends well.

Piras looking for a guillotine here but Maljers defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maljers wants to stand but Piras has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Piras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Piras throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Piras has a closed guard, preventing Maljers from standing up.
Maljers stands and throws Piras's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maljers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Piras gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maljers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maljers wants to get back to his feet but Piras is holding on tight.
Piras is desperately trying to improve his position but Maljers has a good base and remains in mount.
Maljers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piras is looking to escape.
Piras sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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

Piras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maljers is aware though and is defending well.

Piras is looking for a triangle but Maljers pushes his legs off easily.

Piras looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maljers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maljers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Piras has a closed guard, preventing Maljers from standing up.

Piras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maljers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maljers stopping the sweep attempt from Piras.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Piras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Floris Maljers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Piras fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Piras takes one to the chin there.
Maljers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maljers takes a swing at Piras's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Piras 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maljers slips a jab and a cross from Piras.
Maljers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maljers throws a series of strikes that have Piras backpedaling.
Piras fails to land with a series of punches.

Piras has managed to clinch.
Maljers can't find room to land a body shot as Piras controls the action.
Maljers struggles to land a body shot inside as Piras controls his hands.
Piras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maljers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Piras is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maljers rather than just go for the knockout.
Maljers ducks under a wild hook from Piras.
Piras misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maljers counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piras rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maljers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maljers throws a head kick but Piras moves out of range.
Floris Maljers is winning the standup battle so far.
Piras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maljers throws out the jab.

Piras gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Piras pulls Maljers into guard.
Maljers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Piras working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maljers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maljers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maljers looking to pass the guard.
Maljers wants to control from the top but Piras keeps moving.
Maljers preventing the sweep.
Maljers pushes down on Piras's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maljers wants to stand up but Piras is controlling the position.

Piras is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maljers pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Piras manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Floris Maljers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Piras has his foot on Maljers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maljers works his way back into a safe position though.

Piras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maljers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maljers trying to control but Piras is working from the bottom.

Maljers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Piras working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maljers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maljers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Piras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maljers is stalling in the full guard.
Maljers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maljers won't allow Piras to sweep him here.
Piras manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maljers manages to get himself to full guard.

Piras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Piras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maljers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maljers striking off his back but it's not causing Piras any problems.

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.

Maljers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Piras 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.
Roberto Piras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piras preventing the sweep.
Maljers wants to improve his position but instead Piras has moved into half guard.

Piras wants to work for an arm triangle but Maljers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piras prevents Maljers from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Piras.
I've got Piras winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Piras!
Roberto Piras thanked the fans post fight for their support.