PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Malingo (ranked 1153 p4p, 119 weight class) and Maxim Jericho (ranked 1370 p4p, 137 weight class). Malingo comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Sound of silence. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Malingo
vs
Jericho

180 cm
31
151 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

170 cm
29
147 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Malingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Maxim Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jericho throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jericho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jericho finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
A shot to the liver by Malingo. Beautiful body shot.

Jericho darts in and clinches Malingo up against the cage.
Malingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malingo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jericho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malingo scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jericho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Malingo.
Jericho takes a shot to the head.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malingo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jericho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Malingo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jericho misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
Jericho avoids the elbow strike from Malingo, against the cage.
Jericho presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malingo blocking some punches.
Malingo tries to score a body lock takedown but Jericho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jericho.

Malingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malingo throws a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Malingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Jericho clinches up with Malingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Malingo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malingo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Malingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malingo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jericho's brow.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malingo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jericho's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jericho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malingo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Malingo.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Malingo.
Malingo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jericho misses with an uppercut. Malingo saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Malingo defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Malingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho tries to clinch but Malingo is having none of it.
Jericho jabs Malingo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Jericho takes the fight into the clinch.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malingo misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho gets through Malingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Malingo.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malingo can't break the clinch.
Malingo throws an elbow but it misses.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo misses with some punches.
Malingo misses with an elbow strike.
Malingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
Malingo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jericho blocks it with crossed arms.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Malingo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malingo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Malingo's head.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Maxim Jericho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malingo.
Malingo blocking some punches.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Malingo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jericho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho gets through Malingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malingo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Malingo.
A short left from Jericho.
Jericho stops a takedown attempt from Malingo.
Malingo tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Malingo back against the cage.
Malingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Jericho digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Malingo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Jericho.
A body shot lands from Jericho.
Malingo looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malingos head.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Malingo can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Malingo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jericho walks away with a smile on his face. Malingo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.

Jericho pushes Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jericho.
Malingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo working aggressively here.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Malingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malingo blocks a head kick by Jericho.

Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jericho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malingo or not.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jericho is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Jericho.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Malingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malingo slips a jab from Jericho.
Malingo throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho misses with a jab to the body
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jericho connects with a body shot.

Jericho instigates a clinch.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Malingo misses with some punches.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malingo throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Malingo tries for a takedown but Jericho manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho is working Malingo over against the cage.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malingo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Malingo misses with a body punch.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Malingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jericho.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Jericho pushes Malingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jericho presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho pushes Malingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Malingo misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Malingo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jericho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jericho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.