PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Who Let the Dogs Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Malone Jr
vs
Starseed

195 cm
29
223 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

187 cm
30
212 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starseed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone Jr.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
Malone Jr lands with a good body shot.
Malone Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone Jr throws a combination that misses

and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Malone Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone Jr tries to kick Starseed off in order to stand up. Starseed Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Malone Jr bucks up and tries to throw Starseed off but instead Starseed has got his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed tries to keep control of the position but Malone Jr is staying busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Malone Jr is trying to break free.
Malone Jr trying to get back to his feet but Starseed is in full control for now.
What can Malone Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Starseed is looking to control Malone Jr but Malone Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Malone Jr is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Malone Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starseed.
Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malone Jr scores with a nice strike.
Zoey Malone Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Malone Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malone Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starseed manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range.
Malone Jr is looking to wear down Starseed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malone Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Malone Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Starseed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Malone Jr lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starseed moves out of range of the strikes.
Malone Jr takes a swing at Starseed's ribcage but misses.
Malone Jr looks to throw the jab but Starseed is out of range.
Malone Jr lands a nice hook to Starseed's body. Starseed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
Malone Jr throws a poor cross that misses

and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malone Jr is trying to stand back up but Starseed is controlling him

Malone Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malone Jr takes a swing at Starseed's ribcage but misses.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
Malone Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range.
Malone Jr misses with a straight right.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malone Jr throws a series of punches but Starseed moves out of range.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Malone Jr misses

and Starseed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr wants to stand but Starseed is controlling the position.
Starseed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Starseed trying to control but Malone Jr is working from the bottom.
Malone Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starseed manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Starseed is working an open guard so Malone Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big right from Malone Jr misses.
And Starseed tries to counter it with a takedown but Malone Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Starseed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starseed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone Jr throws out the jab.
And Starseed tries to counter it with a takedown but Malone Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malone Jr takes a swing at Starseed's ribcage but misses.
And Starseed tries to counter it with a takedown but Malone Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
Malone Jr swinging wildly here.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut. Starseed saw that one coming.
Starseed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone Jr defends it well.
Starseed slips under a jab.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
Starseed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malone Jr cracks Starseed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
No joy there for Malone Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starseed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone Jr defends it well.
Malone Jr swings for the body but Starseed moves out of range.
Malone Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Starseed avoids the body shot from Malone Jr.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut

and Starseed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malone Jr!
Malone Jr bucks up and tries to throw Starseed off but instead Starseed has got his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Starseed has full control of the position and if anything, Malone Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Well, with Starseed on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Malone Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Starseed gets his hands free as Malone Jr looks to control.
Malone Jr is trying to stand back up.
Malone Jr tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoey Malone Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Malone Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malone Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Starseed passes into side control.
Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet but Starseed drags him back down.
Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet but Starseed is dominant here and he's now got Malone Jr's back!
Malone Jr trying to get back to his feet but Starseed is in full control for now.
Indigo Starseed has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Malone Jr is trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Starseed gets his hands free.
Starseed trying to control.
Malone Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Starseed has full control of the position and if anything, Malone Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Starseed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Malone Jr.
Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet.

That's two 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Malone Jr can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Starseed has full control of the position and if anything, Malone Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Malone Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Malone Jr tries to escape but Starseed has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Starseed is riding his opponent, not letting Malone Jr buck him off.
Malone Jr trying to control the hands but Starseed breaks the grip.

That's four 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.
Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Malone Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Indigo Starseed really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone Jr throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Malone Jr misses.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malone Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Starseed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone Jr working a defensive guard but Starseed passes into half guard.
Malone Jr is trying to stand up here but Starseed is controlling him well.
Malone Jr pushes Starseed off but Starseed dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Malone Jr is trying to improve his position.
Starseed prevents Malone Jr from escaping the position.
Malone Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Malone Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Malone Jr trying to control the hands but Starseed won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malone Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Starseed has full control of the position and if anything, Malone Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Malone Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starseed can do to turn this around?
Malone Jr staying busy and making it hard for Starseed to control.
Malone Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Malone Jr turns into Starseed and is now in his guard.
Malone Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Starseed holds on and takes a little breather.

Malone Jr stands up and waves to Starseed to follow him.
Malone Jr swings for the body but Starseed moves out of range.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Malone Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoey Malone Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.

That's four 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.
Malone Jr takes a swing at Starseed's ribcage but misses.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starseed.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
Starseed blocks a head kick by Malone Jr.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malone Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone Jr misses with a looping left.
Malone Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starseed manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Starseed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Indigo Starseed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone Jr misses with a hook. Starseed ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoey Malone Jr had his way with Indigo Starseed in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range.
Malone Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starseed.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malone Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Starseed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malone Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Starseed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Malone Jr pushes Starseed off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starseed.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Starseed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone Jr defends it well.
Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
Starseed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone Jr.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
Starseed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone Jr throws a body punch but Starseed moves out of range.
Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Starseed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Indigo Starseed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Malone Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starseed drops his hands momentarily and Malone Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malone Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starseed manages to avoid it.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
Malone Jr looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starseed was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.
Starseed blocks a jab.
Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malone Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Starseed off the ropes and back into range.
Malone Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malone Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malone Jr scores with a hook to the body. Starseed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starseed was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starseed circles away quickly and effectively.
Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malone Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zoey Malone Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr jabs Starseed right on the nose. Starseed blinks but takes it well.
Starseed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Starseed is just out of range.
Starseed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone Jr defends it well.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starseed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malone Jr swings widly with a right hand

and Starseed counters with a shoot takedown. Malone Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starseed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malone Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Starseed dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoey Malone Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malone Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone Jr!
Zoey Malone Jr gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Indigo Starseed was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.