PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apidej Sit Hirun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Malone
vs
Sit Hirun

189 cm
20
209 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apidej Sit Hirun!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sit Hirun has managed to clinch.

Malone breaks the clinch.
Malone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malone misses with a body kick.

Malone shoots in and bounces Sit Hirun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Sit Hirun is keeping the position.
Malone controlling from the top position.
Malone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sit Hirun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sit Hirun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malone is controlling him.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sit Hirun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apidej Sit Hirun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone thumps Sit Hirun with a low kick.
Sit Hirun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.

Malone has managed to clinch.

Sit Hirun breaks the clinch.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Sit Hirun gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Sit Hirun counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.

Sit Hirun pushes Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone has Sit Hirun pressed against the cage, preventing Sit Hirun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sit Hirun blocking some punches.
Sit Hirun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malone has Sit Hirun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sit Hirun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sit Hirun pushes Malone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.

Malone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone is pressing down on Sit Hirun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sit Hirun is holding on for now.
Sit Hirun wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sit Hirun is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Malone is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Sit Hirun has one foot on Malone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Malone throws a head kick but Sit Hirun moves out of range.

Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone lands with a left to the head.

Sit Hirun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Sit Hirun misses.

Malone pushes Sit Hirun up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone trying to stall but Sit Hirun improves his position.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sit Hirun is keeping busy.
Sit Hirun lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun blocking some punches.
Malone prevents a body shot from Sit Hirun.

Sit Hirun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sit Hirun tries to break free but Malone pushes him back against the cage.
Sit Hirun wants to break free but Malone has control.
Sit Hirun prevents a body shot from Malone.
Sit Hirun misses with a punch to the body.
Malone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sit Hirun's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Sit Hirun.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone working aggressively here.

Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Malone dominated that round.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sit Hirun lands a big head kick that sends Malone tumbling to the mat! Sit Hirun takes a step backwards and waves Malone back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Dennis Malone has been cut.
Malone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sit Hirun checks a leg kick.

Sit Hirun lands a big head kick that sends Malone tumbling to the mat! Sit Hirun takes a step backwards and waves Malone back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Malone is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sit Hirun moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sit Hirun's efforts to push away.
Sit Hirun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sit Hirun can't break the clinch.
Sit Hirun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sit Hirun's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Sit Hirun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sit Hirun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malone checks a leg kick.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Sit Hirun gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
Sit Hirun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sit Hirun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Dennis Malone's cut is getting worse.
Malone misses with a hook. Sit Hirun ducked under it nicely.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sit Hirun was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sit Hirun clinches.
Sit Hirun blocking some punches.
Sit Hirun tries to break the clinch but Malone is controlling the position.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Malone lands with a light punch inside.
Malone has Sit Hirun pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sit Hirun.

Sit Hirun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Sit Hirun gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
Sit Hirun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Sit Hirun moves out of range easily.

Sit Hirun instigates a clinch.
Malone struggles to land a body shot inside as Sit Hirun controls his hands.

Malone breaks from the clinch.
Sit Hirun looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Sit Hirun is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

Sit Hirun has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sit Hirun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sit Hirun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone scores with a shot to the side of Sit Hirun's head.
Malone working aggressively here.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Malone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sit Hirun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sit Hirun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Sit Hirun has him pressed against the cage.
Sit Hirun struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Sit Hirun gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Sit Hirun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sit Hirun closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Malone.
Malone lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sit Hirun is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Sit Hirun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Sit Hirun.
Malone lands a body shot.
Malone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sit Hirun backwards.
Sit Hirun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Sit Hirun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone wants to land a leg kick but Sit Hirun is out of range.
Malone throws a right hand that Sit Hirun ducks under and follows up with a left that Sit Hirun also avoids with ease.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sit Hirun tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sit Hirun to the ground. Sit Hirun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sit Hirun has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apidej Sit Hirun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dennis Malone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Malone takes a swing at Sit Hirun's ribcage but misses.

Malone tries to keep at a distance but Sit Hirun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sit Hirun wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sit Hirun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sit Hirun lands a head kick. Malone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sit Hirun moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Sit Hirun is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone moves away from the strike by Sit Hirun.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sit Hirun sprawls well. Sit Hirun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone fails to land the takedown.
Malone backing away here, and Sit Hirun unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Malone instigates a clinch.
Malone working aggressively here.
Malone lands with a light punch inside.
Sit Hirun is looking to break free of the clinch but Malone has double underhooks.

Sit Hirun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sit Hirun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sit Hirun wants it to stay on the feet.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun throws a fast counter high kick but Malone manages to duck under it in time.
Sit Hirun jabs Malone right on the nose. Malone blinks but takes it well.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sit Hirun manages to avoid it.

Malone clinches up with Sit Hirun and pushes him back against the cage.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Malone trying to stall but Sit Hirun improves his position.
Sit Hirun scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head.

Sit Hirun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Malone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dennis Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sit Hirun wants to stand but Malone is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sit Hirun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malone won't allow Sit Hirun to get back to his feet.
Sit Hirun keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone won't allow Sit Hirun to get back to his feet.
Malone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone scoring with some ground and pound.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Sit Hirun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sit Hirun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sit Hirun has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Sit Hirun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun lands with a light punch inside.

Dennis Malone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Malone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malone tries a body shot but Sit Hirun blocks it.
Malone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
Sit Hirun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Sit Hirun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sit Hirun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apidej Sit Hirun.
I think Sit Hirun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apidej Sit Hirun!