PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Malkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hewitt
vs
Malkov

173 cm
29
165 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

178 cm
23
162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kirill Malkov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewitt misses with a hook. Malkov ducked under it nicely.

Hewitt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malkov tries a body shot but Hewitt blocks it.
Hewitt tries to work over Malkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hewitt is working for takedown but Malkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malkov lands an uppercut.
Malkov misses with a body punch.
Hewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malkov blocks a body shot from Hewitt.
Malkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hewitt pushes Malkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malkov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Malkov fails to land.
Malkov lands an uppercut.
Hewitt prevents a body shot from Malkov.
Hewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hewitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hewitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hewitt controls his hands.
Hewitt wants to take the fight to the mat but Malkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hewitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malkov prevents it.
I was talking to Hewitt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Hewitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewitt blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hewitt.
Malkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hewitt.
Hewitt misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Malkov fails to land.
Hewitt tries to score a body lock takedown but Malkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malkov blocks a body shot from Hewitt.
Hewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malkov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hewitt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malkov is pressed up against the cage. Hewitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malkov down to the mat. Malkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hewitt somewhat.
Malkov throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malkov tries to work over Hewitt's front leg with a kick but Hewitt checks it.

Hewitt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hewitt.
Hewitt prevents a body shot from Malkov.
Malkov can't find room to land a body shot as Hewitt controls the action.
Malkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hewitt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Malkov can turn it around.
Malkov tries to stall but Hewitt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkov has a couple of punches blocked by Hewitt.
Hewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Malkov controls his hands.
Hewitt can't get the takedown.
Malkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malkov tries a body shot but Hewitt blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hewitt.
Malkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hewitt prevents a body shot from Malkov.
Malkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hewitt.
Malkov can't find room to land a body shot as Hewitt controls the action.
Malkov blocks a body shot from Hewitt.
Malkov misses with a body punch.
Malkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hewitt's elbow.
Hewitt presses Malkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Hewitt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkov keeping full guard, as Hewitt tries to pass.
Hewitt is working hard here to advance position.
Malkov is trying to control the position but Hewitt postures up.
Malkov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malkov keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martin Hewitt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hewitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hewitt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hewitt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hewitt walks into a straight right hand from Malkov.
Malkov tried to score with a low kick but Hewitt checks it.
Malkov drops his hands momentarily and Hewitt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malkov moves away from the strike by Hewitt.
Malkov feints the counter takedown.
Malkov throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hewitt is defended easily by Malkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Hewitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Malkov tenderised Hewitt's leg. Hewitt is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hewitt is out of range.
It looked like Hewitt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Hewitt darts in and clinches Malkov up against the cage.
Hewitt is trying to drag Malkov to the mat but Malkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hewitt scores with a shot to the side of Malkov's head.
Malkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hewitt tries to score a body lock takedown but Malkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hewitt blocks a body shot from Malkov.
Malkov tries a body shot but Hewitt blocks it.
Hewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Hewitt.
Malkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt blocking some punches.

Hewitt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Malkov can't fight it off and eventually Hewitt manages to take the fight to the floor. Malkov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt advances to half guard.

Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Hewitt prevents Malkov from improving his position.
Malkov works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Malkov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hewitt is one step ahead there.

Hewitt drops back looking for a leg! Malkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malkov manages to kick Hewitt off! Hewitt jumps back into Malkov's guard.
Hewitt sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.

Hewitt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malkov dives on top into guard.

Hewitt pulls Malkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Malkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malkov trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
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 Martin Hewitt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Malkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malkov misses with a low kick.
Malkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hewitt blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Hewitt blocks the low kick.
Hewitt swings for the body but Malkov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hewitt.
Hewitt throws a strike aimed at the side of Malkov's head but Malkov avoids it well.

Hewitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hewitt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hewitt works to advance to full mount. Malkov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Malkov is squirming around, avoiding Hewitt's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hewitt controlling the pace for now.

Hewitt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Malkov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Malkov!
Hewitt wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin Hewitt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hewitt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Malkov stacks Hewitt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Malkov!
Hewitt struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkov tries to stand but Hewitt is controlling his head.
Malkov working away.
Hewitt tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Malkov easily slips into full mount!
Kirill Malkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hewitt wants to hold on but Malkov pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin Hewitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hewitt is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Malkov prevents Hewitt from getting the reversal.
Malkov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hewitt because Malkov loaded up on that one.
Malkov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hewitt because Malkov loaded up on that one.
Malkov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hewitt is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Malkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hewitt 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

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