PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Mebab (ranked 5948 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Roger Malm (ranked 447 p4p, 254 weight class). Mebab comes into the arena with Some blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mebab
vs
Malm

179 cm
25
155
2 - 6 - 0

182 cm
19
157
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Mebab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Malm!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Malm there.

Mebab closes the distance and pushes Malm back into the cage.

Mebab works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mebab lands a couple of elbows.
Malm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mebab postures up in Malm's guard and throws a big left but Malm blocks it.

Malm looking for a guillotine here but Mebab defends easily.
Mebab distracts Malm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mebab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mebab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mebab lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mebab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Malm has his foot on Mebab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mebab works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mebab throws a big elbow that misses.

Malm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Malm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Malm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mebab defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mebab defends well.
Mebab lands a couple of elbows.

Malm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mebab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mebab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mebab stands up over Malm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mebab lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Malm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mebab defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mebab has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mebab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mebab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mebab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mebab connects with a couple of short punches.
Malm is trying to keep Mebab in close.
Mebab connects with a couple of short punches.

Malm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mebab is aware though and is defending well.
Mebab lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mebab distracts Malm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mebab distracts Malm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mebab keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malm's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Mebab got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mebab has managed to get both his arms back between Malm's legs - danger averted.
Mebab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mebab's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Malm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Mebab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mebab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mebab lands a couple of digs.
Mebab stands up over Malm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mebab lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Malm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mebab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mebab scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mebab lands a couple of elbows.
Mebab is working Malm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Malm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mebab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mebab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mebab tries to free his leg and advance position but Malm is retaining full guard.

Mebab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Malm has his foot on Mebab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mebab works his way back into a safe position though.
Mebab lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malm has momentary wrist control but Mebab slips an elbow through the middle.
Mebab distracts Malm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mebab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Malm looking for a guillotine here but Mebab defends easily.
Mebab chips away with some ground and pound.

Malm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mebab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mebab keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malm's head.
Mebab connects with a couple of short punches.
Mebab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mebab is working Malm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mebab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mebab works over Malm with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mebab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mebab stands up over Malm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Malm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mebab lands a couple of digs.

Malm working for a triangle but Mebab defends it easily.
Mebab postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Malm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mebab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malm controls Mebab momentarily but Mebab frees himself.

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

Malm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mebab postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mebab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mebab working some strikes from top position.
Mebab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mebab working some strikes from top position.
Malm controls Mebab momentarily but Mebab frees himself.
Mebab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mebab working some strikes from top position.
Malm keeping full guard, as Mebab tries to pass.

Malm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mebab is aware though and is defending well.

Malm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mebab chips away with some ground and pound.
Mebab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Malm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mebab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mebab scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mebab is in close to Malm's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Malm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mebab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mebab working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malm's head.
Mebab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Malm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mebab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mebab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malm trying to control the position.
Malm has momentary wrist control but Mebab slips an elbow through the middle.
Mebab scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Malm 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! Mebab rolls with it to try and escape but Malm cranks on the arm and Mebab is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Malm!