PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Mallone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hector Lombard's chin.

Mallone
vs
Lombard

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Mallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mallone dives in and scores a takedown into Lombard's guard.
Mallone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lombard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mallone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mallone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mallone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mallone pushing down on Lombard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mallone controlling the action here.
Mallone's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Mallone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Mallone gets the takedown into side control.
Mallone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Mallone just wasn't active enough.

Mallone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mallone is looking to advance position but Lombard won't allow it.
Mallone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mallone controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lombard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Mallone.

Mallone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lombard is trying to defend but Mallone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mallone controlling the action here.
Mallone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lombard for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Mallone just wasn't active enough.

Mallone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mallone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lombard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mallone passes Lombard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mallone stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mallone gets a double leg takedown into Lombard's guard.
Lombard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mallone controls the pace.
Ryan Mallone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mallone is pushing down on Lombard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lombard is fighting to maintain full guard but Mallone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mallone content to control rather than advance.
Lombard is breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Mallone just wasn't active enough.

Mallone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lombard's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallone 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.
Mallone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lombard is keeping the position for now.
Mallone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Mallone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Mallone gets the takedown into side control.
Mallone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallone advances to mount.
Mallone looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Mallone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Mallone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mallone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mallone controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Mallone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lombard throws a head kick but Mallone moves out of range.

Mallone looking to score a takedown here. Lombard is defending well but Mallone drives through and ends up in Lombard's guard.
Mallone 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Mallone dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mallone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mallone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mallone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lombard!
Mallone controlling the pace for now.
Lombard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Mallone.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mallone.
Lombard is trying to escape the position but Mallone is controlling the position.
Ryan Mallone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Mallone wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Mallone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lombard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mallone is in Lombard's guard.
Mallone content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallone slips nicely into half guard.
Mallone not doing much here.
Mallone wants to free his trapped foot but Lombard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mallone stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Mallone wasn't doing enough on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Mallone just wasn't active enough.

Mallone gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Mallone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mallone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Mallone!