PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Malone (ranked 24385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Dietrich (ranked 6088 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Malone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Malone
vs
Dietrich

156 cm
25
346 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Dietrich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Malone successfully pulls guard.
Dietrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone keeping full guard, as Dietrich tries to pass.
Dietrich wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dietrich is one step ahead there.
Malone is controlling Dietrich's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone wants to sweep here but Dietrich controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dietrich trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.

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

Malone gets tackled into the cage by Dietrich. Dietrich maintains the clinch.

Dietrich pulls guard.
Dietrich controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Dietrich wants to stand but Malone is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malone connects with a couple of short punches.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Dietrich has wrist control.
Malone really is a fat lump.
Dietrich trying to control the position.
Malone won't allow Dietrich to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dietrich trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Malone gets caught flat footed, as Dietrich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich preventing the sweep.
Dietrich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone punching from the bottom - just letting Dietrich know he's still in a fight.
Malone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dietrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dietrich trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dietrich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malone sprawls well initially but Dietrich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dietrich is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Malone is looking to improve his position.

Malone has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dietrich is on him like a limpet, forcing Malone back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dietrich pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simon Dietrich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Malone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dietrich counters with a series of strikes. Malone will be more careful next time no doubt.

Dietrich gets caught flat footed, as Malone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Malone working some strikes from top position.
Dietrich is pulling down on Malone's head. It's preventing any offense from Malone, at least for the moment.
Dietrich tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dietrich is looking to sweep but instead, Malone has passed into half guard.
Dietrich punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malone is working for a kimura but Dietrich is defending it quite comfortably.

Malone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dietrich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dietrich tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dietrich trying to control from the bottom.

Malone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dietrich is just riding it out for now. Malone eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dietrich has hold of Malone's hands but Malone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dietrich wants to get back to his feet.

Malone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is trying to maintain the position but Malone is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dietrich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dietrich looks to land a combination. Malone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Jackson Malone has been cut.

Dietrich dives in and scores a takedown into Malone's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.

Malone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dietrich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dietrich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dietrich is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Dietrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackson Malone's cut.
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!

Dietrich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dietrich is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dietrich wants to pass the guard but Malone is defending well.
Malone tries to roll over but Dietrich keeps him under control.
Dietrich wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Dietrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich tries to stand but can't do so whilst Malone controls his leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Dietrich is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Malone tries to keep at a distance but Dietrich has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dietrich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Malone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dietrich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Malone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dietrich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dietrich stops Malone from standing up.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Malone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Dietrich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dietrich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Malone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dietrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dietrich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dietrich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich throws a big elbow that misses.
Dietrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dietrich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dietrich trying to control the position.

That's four 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.
Dietrich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Malone postures up in Dietrich's guard and throws a big left but Dietrich blocks it.
Malone won't allow Dietrich to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dietrich wants to get back to his feet but Malone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Dietrich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dietrich wants to hit a switch here but Malone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dietrich there!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simon Dietrich.
I've got Dietrich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Dietrich!