PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Malaki Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yancy Malaki Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sheldon Cooper's chin.

Malaki Jr
vs
Cooper

182 cm
23
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

170 cm
31
180 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Determined

Spartan Nutrition
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Yancy Malaki Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaki Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooper under the eye.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malaki Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooper's head backwards.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Malaki Jr pushes him off.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaki Jr throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Cooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooper shoots in but no luck this time.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaki Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malaki Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooper. That did some damage!
Malaki Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malaki Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cooper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malaki Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooper at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki Jr throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malaki Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy left from Malaki Jr finds it's target.
Malaki Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malaki Jr swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Malaki Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malaki Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malaki Jr circles away.
Yancy Malaki Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Cooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malaki Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Cooper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Malaki Jr is looking to improve his position.
Malaki Jr is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cooper preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Malaki Jr working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Malaki Jr is retaining full guard.
Malaki Jr is trying to keep Cooper in close.
Cooper pushing down on Malaki Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to free his trapped foot but Malaki Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malaki Jr controlling the position for now.
Malaki Jr is looking to improve his position.

Cooper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malaki Jr sees it coming and defends easily.

Cooper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malaki Jr defends it well.
Malaki Jr is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Cooper is looking to take a break and control but Malaki Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cooper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malaki Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cooper not doing much here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sheldon Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Cooper clinches up with Malaki Jr and pushes him back against the cage.

Cooper jumps guard.

Malaki Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malaki Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malaki Jr wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malaki Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaki Jr.
Cooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Malaki Jr keeps it at a distance.
And Malaki Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Cooper blocks it.
A head kick misses from Malaki Jr.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaki Jr.
Cooper looks for a takedown but Malaki Jr sprawls well.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
Malaki Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
Malaki Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Malaki Jr swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Malaki Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Malaki Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooper's sensitive parts.

Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Malaki Jr - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cooper as Malaki Jr tries to tie him up.

Cooper drags the fight down to the ground.
Malaki Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Malaki Jr from controlling successfully.
Cooper wants to improve his position but instead Malaki Jr has moved into half guard.
Malaki Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Cooper takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Cooper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malaki Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.

That's two 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.
Malaki Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Cooper has managed to sweep!

Cooper won't allow Malaki Jr to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malaki Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Malaki Jr pulls Cooper in close to prevent any damage.
Malaki Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Malaki Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malaki Jr wants to sweep here but Cooper controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cooper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malaki Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooper has Malaki Jr in his guard.

Cooper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malaki Jr controls the pace.
Malaki Jr won't allow Cooper to sweep him here.
Cooper looking to control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malaki Jr wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
Malaki Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malaki Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malaki Jr catches Cooper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malaki Jr lands a jab to Cooper's midsection.
Sheldon Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yancy Malaki Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaki Jr misses with a double jab.
Cooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malaki Jr is fending him off so far but Cooper persists. Nope, Malaki Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Malaki Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Malaki Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooper doesn't seem phased though.
Malaki Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaki Jr cracks Cooper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaki Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malaki Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malaki Jr controlling the position.
Malaki Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooper trying to control but Malaki Jr is working from the bottom.
Malaki Jr controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper wants to pass the guard but Malaki Jr is keeping the position.
Malaki Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Cooper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki Jr looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malaki Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt.

Cooper rushes Malaki Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Malaki Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Malaki Jr.
Cooper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malaki Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Malaki Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yancy Malaki Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Malaki Jr pushes Cooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper jumps guard but Malaki Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper takes a shot to the head.
Sheldon Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Malaki Jr.
Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malaki Jr scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Malaki Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Malaki Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malaki Jr lands a body shot.

Malaki Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yancy Malaki Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaki Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malaki Jr lands a jab to Cooper's midsection.
Malaki Jr connects with a single shot there.
Cooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malaki Jr sprawls well. Malaki Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Malaki Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooper. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Malaki Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malaki Jr connects with a leg kick. Cooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaki Jr lunges at Cooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooper's hand.

Cooper darts in and clinches Malaki Jr up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Malaki Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Malaki Jr breaks the clinch.
Malaki Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malaki Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malaki Jr clobbers Cooper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Cooper is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cooper will feel that in the morning.
Cooper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yancy Malaki Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Malaki Jr finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper fails with the takedown.
Cooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr cracks Cooper with an open hand slap.
Cooper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malaki Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malaki Jr as he jumps to the side.
Cooper looks to clinch
and Malaki Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Cooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malaki Jr dips to his left and cracks Cooper with an uppercut!
Cooper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malaki Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Malaki Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malaki Jr, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Malaki Jr!
A victorious Yancy Malaki Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.