PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yarers Mallimes (ranked 4015 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddha Dinosaur (ranked 5816 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mallimes
vs
Dinosaur

167 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

152 cm
18
139 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yarers Mallimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buddha Dinosaur!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mallimes moves into the clinch successfully.
Mallimes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinosaur to keep the fight standing.
Mallimes is trying to pull guard but Dinosaur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dinosaur 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.
Mallimes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinosaur just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yarers Mallimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dinosaur gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dinosaur lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Dinosaur seems content to control.
Dinosaur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mallimes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mallimes wants to control but Dinosaur is keeping busy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dinosaur has eaten all the pies!

Mallimes looking for submissions off his back.

Mallimes looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallimes is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallimes wants to control but Dinosaur is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mallimes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mallimes taking some punishment here, with Dinosaur in his half guard.
Mallimes is looking to improve his position.
Dinosaur wants to free his trapped foot but Mallimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dinosaur trying to control from half guard but Mallimes is working away.
Mallimes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dinosaur is working away from the top position though.
Dinosaur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mallimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinosaur pulls his head out easily.
Dinosaur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mallimes keeps working.
Mallimes is trying to maintain the position but Dinosaur is very close to passing his half guard.

Mallimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinosaur pulls his head out easily.
Dinosaur wants to take a breather but Mallimes is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dinosaur in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dinosaur moves into full mount! Mallimes won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinosaur controlling his opponent.
Mallimes tries to hold on but Dinosaur postures up.
Mallimes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mallimes wants to control but Dinosaur is having none of it.
Mallimes gets back to half guard.
Dinosaur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dinosaur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mallimes trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mallimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinosaur pulls his head out easily.

Mallimes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mallimes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dinosaur is pushing down on Mallimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mallimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Dinosaur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mallimes is looking to control Dinosaur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mallimes avoid being mounted?
Dinosaur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mallimes is looking for a sweep. Dinosaur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dinosaur tries to pass to full mount but Mallimes defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddha Dinosaur dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mallimes has closed the distance and engaged Dinosaur in a clinch.
Mallimes tries to pull guard but Dinosaur won't allow it.
Mallimes tries to pull guard but Dinosaur holds him up against the cage and eventually Mallimes drops back down to his feet.
Dinosaur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mallimes tries to pull guard but Dinosaur holds him up against the cage and eventually Mallimes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yarers Mallimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallimes jumps guard but Dinosaur turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dinosaur has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mallimes regains guard immediately.

Mallimes has his foot on Dinosaur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinosaur works his way back into a safe position though.

Mallimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinosaur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinosaur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dinosaur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Mallimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dinosaur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mallimes is keeping the position for now.
Mallimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mallimes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buddha Dinosaur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dinosaur controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dinosaur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mallimes wants to sweep here but Dinosaur controlling him for the moment.
Dinosaur throwing strikes from guard but Mallimes blocks nicely.

Mallimes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dinosaur rolls with it to try and escape but Mallimes cranks on the arm and Dinosaur is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yarers Mallimes!