PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Malon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jyllendael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Malon
vs
Jake Jyllendael

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
26
239 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Malon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Jyllendael!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jyllendael. Malon does a little dance to reset his feet.

Malon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jyllendael holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malon tries to stand but Jyllendael is controlling his head.
Jyllendael wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malon wants to stand but Jyllendael has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Jyllendael wants to sweep here but Malon controlling him for the moment.
Malon wants to control from the top but Jyllendael keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jyllendael has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Malon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Malon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jyllendael works on Malon's body with a couple of short punches.
Malon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jyllendael just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malon takes an elbow to the temple.
Jyllendael managing to block the knees to the body from Malon.
Malon is trying to pull guard but Jyllendael has him pressed against the cage.

Jyllendael manages to break the clinch.
Jyllendael blocks a head kick by Malon.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jyllendael stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Jyllendael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jyllendael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malon avoids it really well and circles away.
Malon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jyllendael cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like David Malon has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Malon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyllendael is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jyllendael throws a series of punches but Malon avoids them all with ease.

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

Jyllendael manages to break the clinch.

Jyllendael has closed the distance and engaged Malon in a clinch.
Malon tries to pull guard but Jyllendael holds him up against the cage and eventually Malon drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malon tightens his grip and picks Jyllendael up, before dumping him to the ground. Jyllendael manages to land in guard.

Jyllendael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyllendael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jyllendael pulls Malon in to control the position.

Jyllendael pushes Malon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jyllendael fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jyllendael.
A shot to the liver by Malon. Beautiful body shot.
Jyllendael looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jyllendael pinned against the cage. Jyllendael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jyllendael tries to clinch up but Malon circles away and keeps his distance.

Jyllendael moves into the clinch.
Come on Jyllendael - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malon is pressed up against the cage. Jyllendael has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malon down to the mat. Malon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malon shoots in but Jyllendael avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malon lands a nice hook to Jyllendael's body. Jyllendael takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Jyllendael will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Malon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Jyllendael. No joy for Malon on that attempt.
Malon has his takedown stuffed
and Jyllendael counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Malon.

Malon rushes Jyllendael and presses him up against the cage.
Malon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jyllendael.
The referee calls for Jyllendael to work.
Jyllendael keeps control of Malon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jyllendael prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Malon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jyllendael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyllendael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malon avoids it really well and circles away.
Jyllendael dives in and grabs Malon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malon pushes down on Jyllendael's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malon is defended easily by Jyllendael.
Malon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jyllendael moves in looking to clinch but Malon pushes him off.
David Malon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jyllendael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jyllendael wants to clinch up but Malon keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Jyllendael pushes Malon off and gets back to his feet.

Malon pushes Jyllendael up against the cage in a clinch.
Jyllendael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malon backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jyllendael wants a takedown.

Jyllendael has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malon uses from the top position.
Malon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malon tries to free his leg and advance position but Jyllendael is retaining full guard.
Jyllendael looking for a sweep. Not yet Jyllendael, not yet.
Jyllendael working a defensive guard here.
Malon wants to pass the guard but Jyllendael is keeping the position.
Jyllendael pulls Malon in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jyllendael had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malon defends it easily.
Jyllendael has his hands on Malon's head, controlling the position.
Jyllendael working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Jyllendael was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jyllendael throws a head kick but Malon moves out of range.

Jyllendael gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jyllendael tries for a takedown but Malon manages to get underhooks.

Jyllendael breaks from the clinch.

Jyllendael closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jyllendael tries to stall but Malon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jyllendael trying to land knees to the body.
Malon wants to break free but Jyllendael has control.

Jyllendael pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jyllendael is looking for a triangle here but Malon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jyllendael is breathing heavily.
Jyllendael is not content to let Malon control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jyllendael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Malon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Jyllendael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jyllendael tries for a takedown but Malon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Malon rushes Jyllendael and presses him up against the cage.
Malon working hard to break the clinch.
Jyllendael fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jyllendael will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malon up against the cage.
Jyllendael wants a takedown but no success here.
David Malon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jyllendael.

Malon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jyllendael defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyllendael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malon throws a leg kick but Jyllendael sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malon fails with the takedown
and Jyllendael counters with a big head kick but Malon shrugs it off.
Jyllendael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Malon pushes Jyllendael up against the cage in a clinch.
Jyllendael stalling.
Jyllendael is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malon is defending well.

Jyllendael decides to pull guard.
Malon postures up.
Malon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyllendael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jyllendael has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Malon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jyllendael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jyllendael is trying to drag Malon to the mat but Malon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jyllendael fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malon misses with a kick to the body.
Jyllendael tries to clinch up.
Malon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jyllendael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jyllendael steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malon. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malon misses with a body shot.

Jyllendael darts in and clinches Malon up against the cage.
Jyllendael displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malon up against the cage.
Jyllendael is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malon wants to take the fight to the mat but Jyllendael manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jyllendael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malon walks away with a smile on his face. Jyllendael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Malon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jyllendael is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malon off and has taken his back!
What can Malon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jyllendael punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jyllendael throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jyllendael throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jyllendael throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Malon!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jyllendael working for a choke but Malon is defending well.
Jyllendael controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jyllendael really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Malon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Malon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malon showed some decent athleticism there.

Jyllendael looking for submissions off his back.
Jyllendael trying to hold on to Malon's head to control him but Malon postures up.
Jyllendael moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jyllendael had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malon defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malon won't allow Jyllendael to sweep him here.
Jyllendael controlling Malon's posture.

Jyllendael is looking for a triangle but Malon pushes his legs off easily.

Jyllendael looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malon passes into side control.
Jyllendael is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malon trying to control the position but Jyllendael is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael struggling a bit here.
Jyllendael is looking to regain half guard here but Malon keeps moving and retains side control.
Malon wants to stand but Jyllendael is controlling his arm.
Jyllendael tries to buck Malon off but Malon is having none of it.
Malon working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Malon is staying active.
Jyllendael tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jyllendael's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jyllendael sneaks back into half guard.
Jyllendael works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malon looking to sit in guard and control but Jyllendael gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jyllendael scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malon wants to get back to his feet but Jyllendael is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malon working a defensive guard but Jyllendael manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jyllendael just content to control the position.
Malon is trying to buck Jyllendael off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jyllendael dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Malon's cut.
That's time! Malon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Malon takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jyllendael.
Malon is looking for a takedown.
Jyllendael is working for takedown but Malon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malon is trying to pull guard but Jyllendael turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jyllendael scores a nice knee to the body.
Jyllendael tries to pull guard but Malon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jyllendael looking to throw knees to the head but Malon is blocking nicely.
Jyllendael is stalling here.
Malon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jyllendael has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jyllendael walks away with a smile on his face. Malon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Malon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Malon clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jyllendael as Malon tries to tie him up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Malon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jyllendael content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malon is trying to pull guard but Jyllendael turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malon taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Jyllendael scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malon is trying to stall.
Jyllendael lands an elbow just above Malon 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jyllendael scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malon takes an elbow to the temple.

Jyllendael successfully pulls guard.
Jyllendael is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jyllendael manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malon manages to get himself to full guard.
Jyllendael stays in close to Malon's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Jyllendael has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jake Jyllendael has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jyllendael shoots in but Malon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jyllendael but Jyllendael pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jyllendael darts in looking for a takedown but Malon gets double underhooks and turns Jyllendael into the cage.
Jyllendael tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jake Jyllendael is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jyllendael leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malon tries to pull guard but Jyllendael forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jyllendael pulls Malon into guard.
Jyllendael keeping moving, preventing Malon from controlling successfully.
Malon is fighting to break Jyllendael's control of his arms but Jyllendael is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malon won't allow Jyllendael to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jyllendael holds on and takes a little breather.
David Malon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jyllendael fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Jyllendael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jyllendael has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Jyllendael!
Jake Jyllendael decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.