PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Malizia (ranked 5288 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pop Tarts (ranked 3956 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Malizia
vs
Tarts

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Malizia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pop Tarts!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malizia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malizia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tarts tries a head kick but it misses.
Malizia fails with the takedown.
Malizia tries for a takedown but Tarts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Malizia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tarts lands a jab to the head.
Malizia shoots in for a takedown but Tarts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarts scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarts.
Malizia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malizia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Tarts lands but Malizia takes it in his stride.
Pop Tarts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarts connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarts feints and then cracks Malizia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malizia down.
Malizia staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tarts.
A good leg kick by Tarts.
Malizia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tarts misses with a looping right.
Malizia throws a wild body kick that Tarts sees coming a mile off.
Tarts lands with a good body shot.
Malizia looks for a takedown but Tarts sprawls well.
Malizia backing away here, and Tarts unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malizia looks for a takedown but Tarts sprawls well.
Pop Tarts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tarts - just one landing.
Tarts delivers a nice body kick.
Malizia slips under a jab from Tarts.
Tarts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malizia. That did some damage!
Tarts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malizia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malizia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarts. Tarts obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malizia.
Tarts throws a nice head kick!
Malizia tries to clinch up but Tarts circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarts! But no joy.
Malizia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tarts throws a head kick that Malizia semi-blocks.
Tarts throws a head kick that Malizia semi-blocks.
Tarts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malizia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tarts. That one must have hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarts.
Malizia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malizia is looking to clinch but Tarts is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Tarts.
Tarts lands a head kick. Malizia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malizia throws a sloppy head kick and Tarts moves out of range easily.
Tarts was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tarts lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Tarts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarts with a hook.
Tarts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malizia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarts with a jab.
Malizia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarts.
Tarts thumps Malizia with a low kick.

Malizia forces Tarts back against the cage and clinches.

Tarts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarts swats away the attempt to clinch by Malizia.
Tarts misses the shot to the body.
Malizia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malizia. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malizia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tarts - the referee stops the clock and Malizia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tarts. Malizia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malizia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malizia.
Malizia is breathing heavily.
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!
Malizia fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarts lands with a nice body punch.
Tarts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice sprawl there from Tarts as Malizia shoots in.
Malizia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malizia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tarts throws a leg kick which misses Malizia's front leg but catches the back leg as Malizia tries to avoid it.
Tarts lands with a good body shot.
Tarts lands with a slapping head kick.
Tarts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malizia's sensitive parts.
Malizia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tarts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Malizia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tarts scores with a hook to the body. Malizia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malizia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malizia shoots in and drives through. Tarts sprawls well.
Tarts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tarts lands with a slapping head kick.
Tarts digs a good hook to Malizia's body.
Malizia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malizia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tarts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malizia in his tracks.
Malizia tries for a takedown but Tarts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tarts.
Tarts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarts throws a jab but it's blocked by Malizia.
It looked like Malizia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malizia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anthony Malizia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malizia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malizia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tarts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tarts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malizia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malizia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarts swivels and escapes.
Malizia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tarts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarts with a jab.
Pop Tarts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarts looks to score with a jab to the body but Malizia is just out of range.
Malizia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malizia dives in and grabs Tarts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarts pushes down on Malizia's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Malizia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarts lands a head shot.
Malizia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tarts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tarts lands with a slapping head kick.
Tarts scoring well with a low kick there.
Malizia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Tarts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarts.
Tarts takes a swing at Malizia's ribcage but misses.
Tarts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tarts lands with a right hand.
Malizia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malizia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tarts throws a head kick that Malizia semi-blocks.
Tarts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malizia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tarts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarts scores with a push kick.
Tarts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarts connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malizia on the side of the head.
Tarts lands a head kick. Malizia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malizia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tarts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malizia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malizia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarts throws a head kick that Malizia semi-blocks.
Malizia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick from Tarts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tarts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malizia doesn't seem phased though.
Malizia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tarts connects with a leg kick. Malizia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malizia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malizia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malizia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarts throws a front kick that sends Malizia stumbling back into the cage.
Malizia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tarts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tarts thuds his right hand into Malizia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarts throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malizia's head.

Malizia is rocked!

Malizia takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Malizia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarts.
Tarts lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tarts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarts feints and then cracks Malizia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malizia down.
Malizia seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarts scores with a kick to the body.
Tarts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malizia. Malizia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tarts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malizia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tarts.
Malizia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarts.
Tarts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malizia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tarts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malizia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Tarts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pop Tarts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Malizia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malizia takes a step back to recover.
Tarts thumps Malizia with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarts. Malizia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarts lands with a slapping head kick.
Tarts fakes the leg kick and cracks Malizia in the body.
Malizia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malizia fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malizia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malizia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tarts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarts scores with a head kick. Malizia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malizia. That did some damage!
Malizia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tarts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malizia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malizia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarts stuns Malizia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tarts scores with a head kick.
Tarts lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tarts.
Malizia slips under a jab from Tarts.
Tarts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tarts!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malizia dives in and grabs Tarts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarts pushes down on Malizia's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Malizia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarts lands with a hook. Malizia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pop Tarts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malizia shoots for a takedown but Tarts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tarts dips to his left and cracks Malizia with an uppercut!
Tarts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malizia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarts.
A cross from Tarts lands.
Tarts connects with a leg kick. Malizia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malizia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarts lands a high kick!
Tarts connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarts lands with a kick to the temple. Malizia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malizia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tarts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malizia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tarts finds it's way through Malizia's defenses.
Tarts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarts lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarts.
Tarts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malizia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malizia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tarts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarts thuds his shin into the meat of Malizia's side.
Tarts throws a good cross that connects.
Malizia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tarts. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarts throws a leg kick which misses Malizia's front leg but catches the back leg as Malizia tries to avoid it.
Tarts lands with a good body shot.
Tarts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malizia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarts. Tarts obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarts thumps Malizia with a low kick.
Malizia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarts. Tarts obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarts.
Tarts lands with a kick to the temple. Malizia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tarts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tarts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarts throws a nice head kick!
Malizia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarts finds it's way round the side to connect with Malizia's head.
Malizia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarts. Tarts obviously looking to wear him down.

Malizia closes the distance and clinches.
Tarts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malizia tries to stall but Tarts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anthony Malizia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malizia swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pop Tarts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarts 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 George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pop Tarts!
Pop Tarts took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.