PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone Jr has chosen Who Let the Dogs Out as his entrance music. Zoey Malone Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bear
vs
Malone Jr

194 cm
24
240 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
228 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malone Jr. Malone Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malone Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bear finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone Jr's head.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
Bear with a hook.

It looks like Zoey Malone Jr has been cut.
Bear with a poor takedown
enabling Malone Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone Jr tests Bear's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone Jr stuns Bear with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Malone Jr - just one landing.
Bear scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bear moves away from the strike by Malone Jr.
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone Jr.
Bear half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malone Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Bear throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malone Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Bear finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malone Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malone Jr keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Malone Jr is trying to control the position but Bear postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bear misses with a hook. Malone Jr ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Bear.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Bear counters with a shoot takedown. Malone Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Malone Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone Jr controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malone Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malone Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Malone Jr closes the distance and pushes Bear back into the cage.
Malone Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malone Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malone Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malone Jr lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malone Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bear.
Bernard Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear loads up on a big right hand but Malone Jr slips the punch.
Bear moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malone Jr slips under a jab from Bear.
Malone Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malone Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malone Jr lands with a right hand.
Zoey Malone Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bear connects with a body shot that sends Malone Jr's belly button to the back.
Malone Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Bernard Bear will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bear scores with the left hand. Malone Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Malone Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bear connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone Jr's hands.
Bear throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bear misses with a wild body shot.
Bear walks into a stiff left hand from Malone Jr.
Bear thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bear misses with a straight left.
Bear is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
Bear punishes Malone Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Malone Jr.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Bear misses the shot to the body.
Malone Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Malone Jr looks to throw the jab but Bear is out of range.
Bear changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Malone Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut.
Malone Jr loads up on a big right hand but Bear slips the punch.
Bear digs a good body shot into Malone Jr's ribs.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Bear cracks Malone Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bear avoids the body shot from Malone Jr.
Bear misses with a straight right.
Malone Jr throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malone Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Bernard Bear is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Malone Jr.
Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Bear.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bear.
Bear throws a shot from downtown. Malone Jr moves away and avoids it.
Bear drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bear throws a hook but Malone Jr blocks it.
A slow jab from Malone Jr misses its intended target.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Malone Jr digs a good hook to Bear's body.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear lands a nice shot to the body.
Bear missing with a left hand there. Malone Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Malone Jr.
Bear lands a jab.
Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Bear moved out of range.
Malone Jr cracks Bear with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Bear misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bear misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Malone Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone Jr slips a jab from Bear.
Malone Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bear.
A punch lands to the side of Malone Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bear lands a glancing blow to the side of Malone Jr's head.
Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone Jr! But no joy.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone Jr lands a nice hook to Bear's body. Bear takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malone Jr slips under a jab from Bear.
Malone Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Bear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bear moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalone Jr.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear lands an overhand right.
Malone Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Malone Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a series of punches but Malone Jr avoids them all with ease.

Malone Jr rushes Bear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Bear - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr lands with a left to the head.
Malone Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bear's elbow.
Malone Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.

Malone Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malone Jr looks to throw the jab but Bear is out of range.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bear.
Bear working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bear.
Bear creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Malone Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bear cracks Malone Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bear postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bear throwing strikes but Malone Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malone Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malone Jr's best efforts.
Bear is trying to maintain the position but Malone Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Bear controlling the position for now.
Bear tries to get to full guard but Malone Jr has control of the leg.
Bear trying to control but Malone Jr postures up.

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.
Bear wants to sweep but Malone Jr has passed to side control!
Bear is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hells Balls Grappling Academy , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bear tries to buck Malone Jr off but Malone Jr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear wants to control but Malone Jr postures up.
Bear is trying to work for a sweep but Malone Jr has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoey Malone Jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bear swings for the body but Malone Jr moves out of range.
Bear drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Bear.
The crowd cheers as Bear lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone Jr doesn't seem phased though.

That has opened up Zoey Malone Jr's cut even more.
Bear throws a series of punches but Malone Jr avoids them all with ease.
Malone Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bear with a body shot.
Malone Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malone Jr slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Malone Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Malone Jr moves into the clinch.
Bear looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malone Jr tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Malone Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malone Jr just leaning against Bear, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear working hard to break the clinch.
Malone Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.

Malone Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Bear misses the jab.
Bear looks to throw the jab but Malone Jr is out of range.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malone Jr sprawls well. Malone Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr dips to his left and cracks Bear with an uppercut!
Malone Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone Jr moves away.
Malone Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Malone Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bear doesn't seem phased though.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Malone Jr.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr slips a jab from Bear.
Bear throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Malone Jr instigates a clinch.

Malone Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear defending well as Malone Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Malone Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bear throws a series of punches but Malone Jr avoids them all with ease.
Malone Jr misses with a double jab.

Malone Jr gets a clinch.
Malone Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bear blocking some punches.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malone Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a shot from downtown. Malone Jr moves away and avoids it.
Malone Jr stuns Bear with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bear throws a hook but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bear.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone Jr tries to clinch up but Bear circles away and keeps his distance.

Malone Jr drops Bear with a beautiful combination! Bear stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Malone Jr is looking for the KO!

Bear is rocked!
Bear throws a one two combo.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Malone Jr.
Bear throws a big counter combination but Malone Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malone Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malone Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malone Jr throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Bear misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoey Malone Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Malone Jr throws a jab when Bear was well out of range.
Bear seems to have got his legs back now.
Malone Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bear.
Bear connects with a right hand. Malone Jr shakes it off.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Bear throws a lazy right hand but Malone Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bear moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bear slips a jab from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bear throwing a counter right hand but Malone Jr manages to avoid it.
Bear throws a right and a left that Malone Jr avoids nicely.
Malone Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bear's belly button to the back.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone Jr moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone Jr misses the target.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Malone Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bear takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Malone Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bear tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Malone Jr fails to land.
Malone Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malone Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing Malone Jr back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone Jr as Bear tries to tie him up.
Malone Jr gets underhooks to prevent Bear's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short left from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr misses with a punch on the inside.

Malone Jr breaks the clinch.

Malone Jr rushes Bear and presses him up against the cage.
Malone Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Malone Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone Jr manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bear at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear slips a straight right by Malone Jr.
Bear throws a right hand that misses
and Malone Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bear uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone Jr.
Bear moves out of range of the strikes.
Malone Jr takes one to the chin there.
Malone Jr slips under a jab.
Malone Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bear counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malone Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bear.
Malone Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone Jr.
Bear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone Jr.
Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bear thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Malone Jr lands a big head kick that sends Bear tumbling to the mat! Malone Jr takes a step backwards and waves Bear back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bear misses with a takedown attempt - Malone Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Malone Jr moves out of range as Bear strikes.
A big right from Malone Jr misses.
Malone Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malone Jr works Bear's body with a nice hook.
Bear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoey Malone Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malone Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone Jr!
Zoey Malone Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want my belt back! Mellow You beat me on a fluke and there is no way in hell your gonna do it again!'.