PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Malkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relentless AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Malkovich
vs
AD

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Best Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Malkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relentless AD!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkovich throws out a loose jab but AD uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malkovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AD manages to avoid it.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown. Malkovich tries to sprawl out of it but AD keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malkovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malkovich takes a swing at AD's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from AD as Malkovich shoots in.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown. Malkovich tries to sprawl out of it but AD keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malkovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
AD uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malkovich.

Malkovich shoots in and bounces AD off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Malkovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but AD manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malkovich has AD in his guard.

Malkovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. AD defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
AD pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malkovich is keeping the position for now.
AD stopping the sweep attempt from Malkovich.
AD throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AD wants to pass the guard but Malkovich is keeping the position.

Malkovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. AD defends it easily.
AD trying to control but Malkovich is working from the bottom.

Malkovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AD trying to control but Malkovich is working from the bottom.
Malkovich wants to stand up but AD is controlling him.

Malkovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
AD missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malkovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malkovich tries to get out of the position.

Malkovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AD trying to control but Malkovich is working from the bottom.

AD drops back looking for a leg! Malkovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malkovich manages to kick AD off! AD jumps back into Malkovich's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AD creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Malkovich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
AD landing strikes.
Malkovich manages to get back to half guard.
Malkovich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, AD has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
AD looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Malkovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
AD punishing his opponent with strikes.
AD working Malkovich over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malkovich is trying to reverse the position but instead AD has taken his back - oops!

AD looking for the choke but no joy.
AD misses with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich trying to control the position but AD manages to sink in the hooks.
AD scores with punches and elbows.
AD is looking to control Malkovich but Malkovich is wriggling around and keeping busy.

AD is persistently looking for the submission but Malkovich is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkovich trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malkovich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
AD has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

AD is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malkovich defends it well.
Malkovich tries to roll over but AD keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malkovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says AD as he avoids it easily.
Malkovich fails with the takedown.
Relentless AD is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malkovich misses with a straight left.
Malkovich shoots in looking for a takedown but AD manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malkovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Malkovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malkovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. AD sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malkovich shoots in for a double leg but AD sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
AD gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Malkovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malkovich is looking to take a break and control but AD is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malkovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. AD knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Malkovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but AD sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AD avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malkovich.

AD is defending against the submission attempts here by Malkovich.

Malkovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, AD has managed to free his arm - good work.
AD trying to hold on to Malkovich's head to control him but Malkovich postures up.

Malkovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, AD has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malkovich wants to pass the guard but AD is defending well.

Malkovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Malkovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. AD doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malkovich.

Malkovich is trying to work for a kimura but AD is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malkovich is working for a kimura but AD is defending it quite comfortably.
AD trying to control here.
AD blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malkovich.
AD trying to hold on to Malkovich's head to control him but Malkovich postures up.

AD makes his way to full guard, as Malkovich worked for a kimura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich thows a big elbow that misses.
Malkovich postures up.
Malkovich looking to sit in guard and control but AD gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

AD gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AD fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Malkovich as AD shoots in.
AD takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Malkovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Malkovich dominated that second round.
That's time! Malkovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Malkovich stuffs the takedown.

Malkovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Malkovich has gone for a leg lock! AD slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malkovich's guard.

Malkovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. AD is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malkovich.
Malkovich tries to improve position but can't.
Malkovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malkovich wants to control but AD is keeping busy.

AD is working for a kimura but Malkovich is defending it quite comfortably.
AD passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovich regains half guard.
Malkovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
AD throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AD won't allow Malkovich to sweep him here.
AD throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malkovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Malkovich is looking for a triangle but AD pushes his legs off easily.
AD wants to control from the top but Malkovich keeps moving.
AD passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich tries to roll over but AD keeps him under control.

AD seems to be looking for submissions.
AD is looking to advance position but Malkovich won't allow it.

AD is working for a submission of some sort.
AD takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Malkovich pushes AD off and gets back to his feet.
Bob Malkovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AD throws a one two combo.
Malkovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but AD swivels and escapes.
Malkovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but AD avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich blocks a low kick nicely.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown but Malkovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing AD's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
AD connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from AD enables Malkovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. AD manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Malkovich stands up and waves to AD to follow him.

Malkovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
AD manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malkovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but AD manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malkovich has AD in his guard.

Malkovich wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AD keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Malkovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AD leaves Malkovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malkovich thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Malkovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malkovich 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Malkovich!