PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravjeet Peitheiyan (ranked 25716 p4p, 4494 weight class) and Dev Malhotra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peitheiyan has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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.

Peitheiyan
vs
Malhotra

195 cm
25
222
0 - 4 - 0

179 cm
18
240
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ravjeet Peitheiyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dev Malhotra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malhotra looks for a takedown but Peitheiyan sprawls well.
Peitheiyan is breathing heavily.

Peitheiyan gets tackled into the cage by Malhotra. Malhotra maintains the clinch.
Malhotra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Malhotra breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Malhotra.
Peitheiyan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peitheiyan wants it to stay on the feet.
Peitheiyan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malhotra avoids it.
Malhotra dives in and grabs Peitheiyan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peitheiyan pushes down on Malhotra's head and hops out.
Ravjeet Peitheiyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dev Malhotra.

Malhotra darts in and clinches Peitheiyan up against the cage.
Malhotra 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malhotra just leaning against Peitheiyan, taking a breather.
Malhotra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malhotra leaning his opponent against the cage.

Malhotra gets control of Peitheiyan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malhotra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malhotra is looking for a triangle but Peitheiyan pushes his legs off easily.
Malhotra is pulling down on Peitheiyan's head. It's preventing any offense from Peitheiyan, at least for the moment.
Peitheiyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malhotra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malhotra wants to sweep but no luck.
Malhotra is pulling down on Peitheiyan's head. It's preventing any offense from Peitheiyan, at least for the moment.
Malhotra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.

Malhotra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peitheiyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Malhotra controlling Peitheiyan's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malhotra keeps the fight on the outside.

Malhotra moves into the clinch successfully.
Peitheiyan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Malhotra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Malhotra has eaten all the pies!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malhotra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peitheiyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Malhotra circles away.
Malhotra feints the counter takedown.
Malhotra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malhotra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malhotra fails to land the takedown.

Malhotra closes the distance and pushes Peitheiyan back into the cage.

Malhotra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malhotra shoots in for a takedown but Peitheiyan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malhotra shoots for a takedown but Peitheiyan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Peitheiyan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Peitheiyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malhotra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peitheiyan is trying to pull guard but Malhotra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peitheiyan stops a takedown attempt from Malhotra.
Malhotra goes for a takedown attempt but Peitheiyan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malhotra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peitheiyan.

Malhotra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Malhotra manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dev Malhotra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Peitheiyan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malhotra is trying to defend but Peitheiyan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peitheiyan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malhotra tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Malhotra manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peitheiyan stopping the sweep attempt from Malhotra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malhotra controlling the position.
Malhotra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peitheiyan manages to get himself to full guard.

Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malhotra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malhotra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Peitheiyan keeping full guard, as Malhotra tries to pass.
Malhotra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peitheiyan keeping moving, preventing Malhotra from controlling successfully.
Malhotra is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malhotra tries to free his leg and advance position but Peitheiyan is retaining full guard.
Malhotra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peitheiyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peitheiyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malhotra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peitheiyan defends well and Malhotra ends up having to push Peitheiyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Peitheiyan has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Malhotra.
Malhotra fails with the takedown.
Peitheiyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ravjeet Peitheiyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dev Malhotra.
Peitheiyan connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peitheiyan tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malhotra.
Peitheiyan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malhotra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malhotra doesn't manage to clinch there - Peitheiyan circles away.
Peitheiyan is looking to counter the offense by Malhotra and move into the clinch.

Peitheiyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malhotra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malhotra wants to control but Peitheiyan is keeping him busy.
Malhotra wants to pass to mount but Peitheiyan is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peitheiyan actively working from the bottom here.
Peitheiyan trying to control from the bottom.
Malhotra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peitheiyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malhotra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peitheiyan keeps working.
Peitheiyan is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malhotra trying to mount his opponent but Peitheiyan defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peitheiyan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dev Malhotra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Malhotra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Peitheiyan tries to keep at a distance but Malhotra has taken the fight into the clinch.

Malhotra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malhotra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peitheiyan circles away.

Peitheiyan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peitheiyan wants to take a breather but Malhotra is having none of it.
Malhotra wants to improve his position but Peitheiyan is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malhotra keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Malhotra tries to get to full guard but Peitheiyan has control of the leg.
Peitheiyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malhotra keeps working.
Peitheiyan stalling away here and it's allowed Malhotra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Malhotra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peitheiyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malhotra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peitheiyan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peitheiyan wants to control from the top but Malhotra keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Peitheiyan with that takedown attempt.
Malhotra shoots in but Peitheiyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ravjeet Peitheiyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dev Malhotra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peitheiyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peitheiyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dev Malhotra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peitheiyan slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Malhotra.
Peitheiyan blocks the strikes from Malhotra.
Malhotra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malhotra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malhotra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peitheiyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peitheiyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malhotra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malhotra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peitheiyan is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ravjeet Peitheiyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malhotra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dev Malhotra!