PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Malac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Dimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimbo Malac had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Malac
vs
Dimov

185 cm
21
240 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

201 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimbo Malac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vladimir Dimov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malac circles away.
Dimov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malac pinned against the cage. Malac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dimov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jimbo Malac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Dimov.
No luck for Dimov with that takedown attempt.

Dimov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malac sprawls well initially but Dimov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dimov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Malac actively working from the bottom here.

Malac looking for submissions off his back.
Malac is looking for a sweep. Dimov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Malac is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dimov pulls his head out easily.

Malac is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dimov pulls his head out easily.
Dimov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malac defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimov thows a huge punch but Malac dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Malac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malac is breathing heavily.

Malac is trying to get an arm triangle but Dimov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Malac has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Malac could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dimov shoots in but Malac avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Malac gets a takedown into half guard.
Dimov works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dimov is on top in guard.
Dimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dimov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimov wants to stand but Malac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dimov postures up in Malac's guard and throws a big left but Malac blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dimov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malac's waist but Malac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimov off to one side.
Malac shoots in for a double leg but Dimov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dimov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dimov.
Malac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dimov's waist but Dimov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malac off to one side.
Dimov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dimov tries for a takedown but Malac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Malac scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Malac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Malac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malac.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimov wants to get back to his feet.

Malac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimov sees it coming and defends easily.
Dimov missing with punches from the bottom.
Dimov is trying to stand up here but Malac is controlling him well.

Malac is trying to work for a kimura but Dimov is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dimov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malac swivels and escapes.
Malac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Dimov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Malac!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malac blocking the ground and pound.
Malac tries to reverse the position but Dimov maintains control.
Malac is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Malac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dimov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dimov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dimov punching from mount but Malac doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dimov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malac is looking to improve his position but Dimov isn't that keen on the idea.
Malac is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Malac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dimov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Malac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dimov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dimov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malac as he jumps to the side.
Malac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Malac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Malac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dimov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Malac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dimov is pushing Malac's head away, looking to escape. Malac manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimov gets back to half guard.
Malac passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dimov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimov is trying to stand.
Dimov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Malac working for a submission but Dimov is keeping him at bay.
Dimov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Dimov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Malac.
Dimov is working to get back to half guard.
Dimov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dimov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two 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.
Dimov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Malac looking to secure an arm triangle but Dimov defends it well.

Malac is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dimov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dimov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dimov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Malac. What's that going to do exactly?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dimov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jimbo Malac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Malac stands up from mount. Strange move.
Malac shoots in looking for a takedown. Dimov tries to sprawl out of it but Malac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dimov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Dimov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Malac is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dimov pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Malac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Malac actively working from the bottom here.
Malac slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dimov thows a big elbow that misses.
Dimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dimov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Dimov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Malac is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dimov pulls his head out easily.

Malac actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malac's head.

Malac is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dimov pulls his head out easily.
Malac keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dimov throwing shots but Malac is blocking nicely.
Dimov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Dimov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malac sprawls well initially but Dimov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Malac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Malac looking for submissions off his back.
Dimov tries to stand and escape but Malac is controlling the position.

Malac is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dimov pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Dimov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dimov shoots in but Malac avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Malac scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Malac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dimov is just riding it out for now. Malac eventually gives up the hold.

Malac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimov sees it coming and defends easily.

Malac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dimov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Malac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dimov punching from the bottom.
Dimov misses with some strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malac shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimov sprawls well. He's pushed Malac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dimov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dimov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jimbo Malac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Dimov.
No luck for Dimov with that takedown attempt.
Dimov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malac circles away.
Malac stuffs the takedown.
Jimbo Malac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dimov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dimov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dimov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Malac keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dimov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Malac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Malac wants to control but Dimov is having none of it.
Dimov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Malac working to try and regain half guard.
Dimov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Malac is wriggling around trying to escape.
Malac bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dimov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malac wants to pass the guard but Dimov is keeping the position.
Dimov tries to strike from the bottom.

Malac drops back looking for a leg! Dimov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dimov manages to kick Malac off! Malac jumps back into Dimov's guard.
Dimov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dimov, not yet.
Malac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dimov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dimov as he jumps to the side.
Dimov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malac as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Malac shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Malac was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Malac working for a guillotine from mount but Dimov is in no mood to give up.

Malac looking to secure an arm triangle but Dimov defends it well.
Dimov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Malac is working for a guillotine from mount but Dimov frees his head quite easily.

Malac working for a guillotine from mount but Dimov is in no mood to give up.
Dimov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Malac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malac has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Malac!