PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Malac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanita Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Malac
vs
Banana

185 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimbo Malac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juanita Banana!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Malac shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malac showed some decent athleticism there.
Malac takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Malac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malac could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malac is controlling the pace.
Banana tries to roll over but Malac keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malac is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Malac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banana defending well though.
Malac is looking to take a break and control but Banana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malac looks to land a combination but Banana avoids it well.
Banana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Banana. No joy for Malac on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Malac clinches up against the cage.
Banana has Malac pushed against the cage.
Malac stalling.

Banana breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malac - that will leave a mark!
Banana looks gassed!
Malac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banana counters with a head kick. That will keep Malac thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Malac. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Malac changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banana tries to buck Malac off but Malac is having none of it.
Malac is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Malac in side control, throwing shots but Banana defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malac just content to control the position.
Malac tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banana's legs.

Malac stands up and beckons Banana to his feet.

Malac clinches up with Banana and pushes him back against the cage.

Malac manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malac keeping moving, preventing Banana from controlling successfully.
Banana cracks Malac with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Malac dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malac.
Malac tries to clinch up but Banana circles away and keeps his distance.
Banana wants to clinch
letting Malac counter with a right hand.
Malac just misses with a punch to the body.
Banana lands a head kick!
Malac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Banana gets a takedown into half guard.

Malac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malac tries to kick Banana off but Banana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Banana postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Malac to stand up.
Banana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malac counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banana thinking.
Banana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banana's waist but Banana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malac off to one side.
Banana shoots and misses

and Malac counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Banana!
Jimbo Malac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanita Banana.
Banana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malac tries to control but Banana wriggling away.
Banana tries to lock up and control but Malac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Malac is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Banana can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Malac can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banana is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Banana has given up his back here.
A lull in the action here.

Malac looking to break Banana's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Banana remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Malac will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Malac throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Malac tries to get the hooks in deep but Banana pushed the leg off.

That's four 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.
Banana can't escape the position.
Malac controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Malac's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Malac throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Malac trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jimbo Malac just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Malac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimbo Malac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malac fails with the takedown

and Banana counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juanita Banana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Banana stuffs the takedown attempt from Malac. Malac gets slowly back to his feet.
Malac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malac throws a body kick the misses

and Banana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Malac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banana just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Malac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banana just leaning against Malac, taking a breather.
Banana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malac tries to pull guard but Banana won't allow it.
Banana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malac scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banana fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Banana breaks from the clinch.
Banana misses with a head kick.

Banana gets caught flat footed, as Malac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Banana is trying to control the position but Malac postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malac stops Banana from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malac trying to control here.
Malac is controlling Banana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Malac trying to control but Banana postures up.
Banana prevents Malac from improving his position.
Malac moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banana trying to control but Malac is working from the bottom.
Banana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malac keeping moving, preventing Banana from controlling successfully.
Malac trying to control the position.
Malac tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malac is trying to keep Banana in close.
Malac looking for a sweep. Not yet Malac, not yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banana is looking to clinch but Malac is avoiding it.
Malac misses with a takedown
and Banana makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malac really felt that one!
Malac shoots in and drives through. Banana sprawls well.
Banana misses with a takedown attempt
letting Malac counter with a right hand.
Malac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banana pinned against the cage. Banana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Malac changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banana gets back to half guard.
Malac slows the pace down in half guard.
Malac wants to stand up but Banana is controlling the position.
Malac is looking to advance position but Banana won't allow it.
Malac slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Malac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Malac!