PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonor Jasrai (ranked 3155 p4p, 278 weight class) and Jair Malachi (ranked 3986 p4p, 329 weight class). Jasrai comes into the arena with Khusugtun Batzorig - Chinggis Khaan blaring out of the sound system. Jair Malachi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jasrai
vs
Malachi

187 cm
26
240 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
232 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonor Jasrai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jair Malachi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jasrai gets a takedown into half guard.
Malachi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jasrai is controlling the pace.
Malachi wants to improve his position but Jasrai is controlling well.
Jasrai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malachi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malachi gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasrai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jasrai looking to pass the guard.
Jasrai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasrai wants to control from the top but Malachi keeps moving.

Malachi working for a triangle but Jasrai defends it easily.
Jasrai wants to control from the top but Malachi keeps moving.
Jasrai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jasrai is pressing down on Malachi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malachi is holding on for now.

Jasrai is looking for a kimura but Malachi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jasrai to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jasrai wants to take a breather but Malachi is having none of it.
Jasrai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Malachi's thigh. Malachi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is working from the bottom.
Jasrai passes into half guard.
Jasrai is pressing down on Malachi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malachi is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malachi is controlling Jasrai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jasrai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malachi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malachi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jasrai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jasrai's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malachi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jasrai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jasrai for a finish.
Malachi doesn't have the hooks in and Jasrai manages to turn into his guard.
Jasrai tries to free his leg and advance position but Malachi is retaining full guard.

Jasrai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malachi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jasrai has managed to get both his arms back between Malachi's legs - danger averted.
Jasrai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jasrai postures up.
Jasrai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasrai trying to control the position but Malachi is working away.

Jasrai tries for a kimura but Malachi is defending well.
Jasrai slows the pace down.
Jasrai wants to control but Malachi is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jasrai tries for a kimura but Malachi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonor Jasrai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from Malachi as Jasrai shoots in.
Jasrai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Malachi gets caught flat footed, as Jasrai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jasrai forces his way into half guard.
Malachi is not content to let Jasrai control the position.
Jasrai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malachi can do to turn this around?
Jasrai trying to pass the guard but Malachi defending well.
Jasrai is looking to stall here but Malachi recovers full guard.
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malachi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasrai is pushing down on Malachi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malachi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jasrai has managed to sneak the leg through.

Jasrai is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Malachi as he works his way to full guard.
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is working from the bottom.
Jasrai advances to half guard.
Malachi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonor Jasrai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jasrai moves nicely into side control.
Malachi is trying to control Jasrai's posture but Jasrai avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jasrai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malachi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jasrai's guard! Nice work there by Malachi!
Malachi passes Jasrai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jasrai wants to get back to full guard.
Malachi wants to free his trapped foot but Jasrai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malachi passes to full mount!
Malachi fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malachi looking to control but Jasrai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jasrai is wriggling around trying to escape.

Malachi has control of Jasrai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jasrai regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jasrai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jasrai regains half guard.
Jasrai is looking to control Malachi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jasrai avoid being mounted?
Jasrai is refusing to be controlled, as Malachi sits in half guard.

Malachi is looking for a kimura but Jasrai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malachi to get the leverage.
Jasrai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jasrai keeping moving, preventing Malachi from controlling successfully.
Jasrai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sonor Jasrai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jasrai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jasrai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malachi trying to control the position.
Malachi keeping full guard, as Jasrai tries to pass.
Malachi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jasrai controls the pace.
Jasrai stopping the sweep attempt from Malachi.
Jasrai wants to pass the guard but Malachi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasrai advances position into side control!
Malachi is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malachi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jasrai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malachi is trying to get back to full guard.

Jasrai seems to be working for a kimura but Malachi defends the submission attempt.
Jasrai wants to pass to mount but Malachi is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Jasrai seems content to control.
Malachi trying to control here.
Malachi wants to improve his position but Jasrai is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jasrai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malachi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malachi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jasrai pushes down on Malachi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malachi is in trouble now - Jasrai has advanced to mount!
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is having none of it.
Malachi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malachi gets back to half guard.
Malachi wants to get back to full guard.
Jasrai wants to pass the guard but Malachi is defending well.
Malachi wants to get back to full guard.

Jasrai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malachi tries to get to full guard but Jasrai has control of the leg.

Jasrai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malachi defends it well.
Malachi is in trouble now - Jasrai has advanced to mount!
Jair Malachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasrai trying to control but Malachi is having none of it.
Malachi tries to hold on but Jasrai postures up.
Jasrai wants to control the pace but Malachi is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jasrai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Malachi has worked his arm free - good work by Malachi!
Sonor Jasrai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jasrai trying to control the position but Malachi is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonor Jasrai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jasrai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonor Jasrai!
After the fight, Sonor Jasrai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.