PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, justin morgan gin and juice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

God
vs
Malaki

179 cm
35
166 lbs
31 - 15 - 2

182 cm
38
150 lbs
25 - 14 - 3

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gully God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGod.
God uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaki.
Malaki throws a lazy body kick
and God counters with a nice leg kick.
Malaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malaki looks to throw the jab but God is out of range.
God slips under a jab from Malaki.
Malaki throws an overhand right that lands on God's shoulder, as God tries to avoid the shot.
Malaki clobbers God with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Malaki.
Malaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malaki swings for the body but God moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki lands with a straight right. God didn't see that one coming.
Malaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malaki throws a jab but it's blocked by God.
Malaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by God.
Malaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
God ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and God is able to avoid easily.
Malaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. God takes a step back to recover.
Malaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaki. God does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from God misses the target.
Malaki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
God moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like God was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Malaki as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Malaki finds it's target.
Malaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! God had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Malaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaki looks to land a right hand but God moved out of range.
God defending well as Malaki loads up on a big left hand.
God looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malaki lands a jab to the nose.
Yancy Malaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaki.
Malaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGod.
Good exchange - Malaki coming out on top.
God misses the body punch
and Malaki counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
God throws a counter high kick but Malaki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Malaki misses with a straight left.
It looked like God wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
God takes a swing at Malaki's ribcage but misses.
God avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
God scores with a three punch combo!
Malaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
God was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
God uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaki.
God went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Malaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of God's head.
Decent striking displayed by Malaki there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaki.
Malaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
God shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malaki eats them both and turns towards God to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
God throws a right and a left that Malaki avoids nicely.
Malaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
God ducks under a wild hook from Malaki.
God seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malaki scores with a nice strike.
Malaki throws a low kick but God avoids it.
As Malaki looks to move away, God throws a big counter combo bu Malaki just gets out of the way.
God ducks under a wild hook from Malaki.
Malaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by God.
Malaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Malaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Malaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but God manages to avoid it.
God was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malaki, right into the meat.
Malaki dips to his left and cracks God with an uppercut!
God walks into a stiff left hand from Malaki.
Malaki misses with a body shot
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaki throws out a loose jab but God uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from God misses the target.
A low kick from Malaki misses
and God counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaki throws a series of strikes that have God backpedaling.
Malaki looks to land a right hand but God moved out of range.
God displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaki throws out the jab.
God uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaki.
God throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malaki avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from God.
God is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but God moves away.
Malaki misses with a hook.
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from God.
God looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. God looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yancy Malaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
God slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from God misses the target.
God pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaki misses with a hook. God ducked under it nicely.
Gully God is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Malaki.
God takes one to the side of the head.
Malaki thows a leg kick but God checks it
and God makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Malaki misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but God manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from God on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and God counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki wants to slow God down by chopping away at his legs.
God throwing a counter right hand but Malaki manages to avoid it.
Malaki misses with a left hand
and God counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malaki looks to score with a jab to the body but God is just out of range.
God swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malaki lands a glancing blow to the side of God's head.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
It looked like God was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
God takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki throws a looping overhand right but God ducks down to avoid it.
God throws a big counter combination but Malaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before God has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
God throws a big counter combination but Malaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
God takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaki misses the target.
God appears to be looking for a big counter.
God avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
God was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaki misses the target.
Malaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
God scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Malaki tenderised God's leg. God is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki connects with a leg kick. God looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether God might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
God throws a leg kick but Malaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
God tries to move into range but Malaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Malaki lands.
Malaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaki swings widly with a right hand
and God counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Malaki misses
and God counters with an inside leg kick.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malaki throws a front kick that sends God stumbling back into the cage.
God bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Malaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! God's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

God checks a low kick from Malaki.
God seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malaki throws a shot to the body.
God moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like God wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Malaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malaki takes a swing at God's ribcage but misses.
Malaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malaki connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Malaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki missing with a left hand there. God was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
God was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malaki misses with an uppercut.
It looked like God wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malaki misses with an uppercut
and God makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki misses with a wild body shot.
God appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
Malaki with a nice cross.
God has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaki.
Malaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but God moves away.
Malaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles God. God circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from God.
Malaki works the jab nicely.
Malaki throws a body shot but no joy.
God is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malaki is looking to chop away at God's legs.
As Malaki looks to move away, God throws a big counter combo bu Malaki just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malaki misses with a jab to the body
and God counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
God slips a jab and a cross from Malaki.
God appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaki takes a swing at God's ribcage but misses.
God throwing a counter right hand but Malaki manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malaki.
Malaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
God bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
God appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malaki throws the left hand but God avoids the punch easily.
God throws a big counter combination but Malaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaki.
It looked like God was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malaki cracks God with an open hand slap.
God slips under a jab from Malaki.
God half committed to a counter leg kick.
God uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaki.
God is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
God moves out of range of the body kick from Malaki.
A quick step to the side and God tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
God swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaki misses with a body punch
letting God counter with a right hand.
Gully God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
God throws a head kick that misses.
Yancy Malaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
God moves away from the strike by Malaki.
God takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malaki keeps God at a distance using the push kick.
Malaki lands a nice shot that snaps God's head back.
God thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaki lands an overhand right.
Malaki throws a sloppy body shot
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaki throws a shot to the body.
Malaki lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Malaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Malaki!
A very excited looking Yancy Malaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.