PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Malina (ranked 24360 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Syndicate (ranked 6190 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Malina
vs
Syndicate

200 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

174 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Malina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Syndicate!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malina is defended easily by Syndicate.
Malina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Syndicate pinned against the cage. Syndicate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Syndicate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndicate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malina.
Malina has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Malina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndicate scores with a jab. Malina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Syndicate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malina seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Syndicate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malina finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Malina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Syndicate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Syndicate misses with a right hand
and Malina counters with a leg kick.
Syndicate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Malina shoots in looking for a takedown but Syndicate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Syndicate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nathaniel Syndicate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndicate throws a poor cross that misses
and Malina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Syndicate's knee momentarily.
Malina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malina walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Syndicate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malina fails with the takedown.
Malina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malina is breathing heavily.
Syndicate scores with a nice right hand.
Malina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syndicate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malina lands a head kick!
Syndicate lands an overhand right.
Syndicate sizes up Malina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malina on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Syndicate.
Malina is looking to counter punch.
Syndicate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndicate lands with an uppercut that bounces Malina off the cage and back into range.
Syndicate is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malina had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Syndicate lands a jab to the nose.
Syndicate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malina slips under a jab.
Malina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Syndicate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syndicate throws a hook but Malina avoids it easily.
Malina tries to counter with a takedown but Syndicate is quick to defend against it.
Syndicate throws an overhand right that lands on Malina's shoulder, as Malina tries to avoid the shot.
Syndicate misses with a looping left.
Nathaniel Syndicate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malina ducks under a wild hook from Syndicate.
Syndicate throws the left hand but Malina avoids the punch easily.
Syndicate might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndicate.

Malina moves into the clinch.
Malina with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Syndicate can't break the clinch.

Malina breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malina wants to clinch up but Syndicate keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Syndicate.
Good shot there by Syndicate.
Syndicate keeps the fight on the outside.
Syndicate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malina throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Syndicate misses with a hook.
Syndicate throws a hook but Malina blocks it.
Syndicate works the jab nicely.
Malina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syndicate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malina scrambles back to his feet.
Malina is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Syndicate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Syndicate.
Malina slips a jab from Syndicate.
Syndicate throws a looping overhand right but Malina ducks down to avoid it.
Malina tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Syndicate manages to circle out of the way.
Malina takes one on the button.
Malina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndicate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate misses the jab.
Malina tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Syndicate manages to circle out of the way.
Syndicate lands a lovely overhand right.
Syndicate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Syndicate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut there from Syndicate.
Syndicate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malina counters with a good low kick that Syndicate was not able to check.
Malina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malina slips under a jab.
Syndicate throws a jab but it's blocked by Malina.
Malina slips a straight right by Syndicate.
Syndicate throws a hook but Malina avoids it easily.
A left lands for Syndicate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndicate throws a shot from downtown. Malina moves away and avoids it.
Syndicate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syndicate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndicate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Syndicate dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Malina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndicate connects with a single shot there.
Syndicate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Syndicate with a hook.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Malina is out of range.
Syndicate misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndicate misses the target.
Malina throwing a counter right hand but Syndicate manages to avoid it.
Syndicate throws a hook to the side of Malina's head but Malina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malina is looking for a counter combo.
Malina defending well as Syndicate loads up on a big left hand.
Malina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Syndicate circles away.
Nathaniel Syndicate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut
and Malina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndicate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Syndicate missing with a left hand there. Malina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syndicate misses with a left hand
and Malina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Syndicate.
Malina misses with a takedown attempt - Syndicate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Syndicate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndicate tests Malina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndicate.
Syndicate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malina.
Malina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndicate throws out the jab.

Malina has Syndicate up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndicate working hard to break the clinch.
Syndicate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malina has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Syndicate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Syndicate is trying to force a seperation but Malina has the dominant position.
Syndicate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Syndicate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malina has him pressed against the cage.
Syndicate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Malina jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate tries to stand but Malina is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malina is trying to keep Syndicate in close.
Syndicate is looking to stand up but Malina won't let him.

Syndicate stands and steps away. Malina gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Malina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndicate connects with a jab.
Syndicate cracks Malina with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Syndicate lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malina.
Syndicate lands a lovely overhand right.
Syndicate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate throws a jab but it's blocked by Malina.
Good exchange - Syndicate coming out on top.
Syndicate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syndicate jabs Malina right on the nose. Malina blinks but takes it well.
Syndicate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndicate scores with a jab. Malina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Syndicate scores with the left hand. Malina knows he should have avoided that one.
Malina fails to land the takedown.
Syndicate throws a lazy uppercut
and Malina counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Syndicate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Syndicate misses with a looping right.
Syndicate misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndicate throws out a loose jab but Malina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anton Malina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syndicate throws out a powerful jab.
Malina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate throws a right hand that misses
and Malina counters with a leg kick.
Syndicate looks to land a left hand but Malina moved out of range nicely.
Malina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndicate.
Syndicate misses with a hook
and Malina counters with a three punch combo that has Syndicate backing up. Syndicate nods at Malina to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Syndicate as Malina shoots in.
Syndicate sizes up Malina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Syndicate lands.
Syndicate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malina blocks a jab.
Syndicate thuds his right hand into Malina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syndicate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndicate throws a hook but Malina avoids it easily.
Syndicate misses with a left hand
and Malina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndicate throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Syndicate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Syndicate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Syndicate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Syndicate tries to keep at a distance but Malina has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malina looking to slow down the pace here.
Syndicate is trying to force a seperation but Malina has the dominant position.

Malina jumps into guard, dragging Syndicate to the mat.

Syndicate decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malina, up you get!
Malina moves out of range of the strikes.
Syndicate throws a shot from downtown. Malina moves away and avoids it.
Syndicate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malina counters with a series of strikes. Syndicate will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malina takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Malina is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malina.
Malina slips under a jab.
Syndicate throws a lazy right hand but Malina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndicate looks to land a right hand but Malina moved out of range.
Syndicate throws out a loose jab but Malina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndicate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malina walks into a stiff left hand from Syndicate.
Jab, jab by Syndicate - just one landing.
Malina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malina shoots in for a takedown but Syndicate shows good takedown defense.
Syndicate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malina.
The crowd cheers as Syndicate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malina doesn't seem phased though.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Malina is out of range.
Syndicate missing with a left hand there. Malina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syndicate connects with a crisp jab.
Malina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Syndicate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malina shoots in but Syndicate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Malina. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Syndicate.
Malina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Syndicate scores with the left hand. Malina knows he should have avoided that one.
Syndicate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Syndicate tests Malina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Syndicate.
Syndicate throws an off balance right hand
and Malina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Syndicate throws a right hand that misses
and Malina counters with a leg kick.
Malina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndicate misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malina is defended easily by Syndicate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malina moves out of range of the strikes.
Malina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndicate.
Malina slips a straight right by Syndicate.
Syndicate connects with a jab.
Malina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malina shoots in for a takedown but Syndicate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Syndicate misses the jab.
Malina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Syndicate sprawls and moves away.
Syndicate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malina's head.
Syndicate lands a lovely overhand right.
Syndicate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malina.
Syndicate scores with a decent looking hook.
Syndicate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Syndicate throws an off balance right hand
and Malina counters with a low kick, right behind Syndicate 's knee.
Syndicate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Syndicate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Syndicate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malina.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndicate scores with a hook.
Syndicate misses with a hook. Malina ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malina has managed to clinch.
Malina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Syndicate's efforts to push away.
Malina prevents Syndicate from breaking the clinch.
Malina lands a nice knee to the body.

Malina pulls guard successfully.

Malina is working an open guard so Syndicate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Malina slips under a jab from Syndicate.
Syndicate throws a shot from downtown. Malina moves away and avoids it.
Malina blocks a jab.
Malina takes one to the chin there.
Malina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Syndicate defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Syndicate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Syndicate 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Syndicate!