PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Chipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malacon Malbano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malacon Malbano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Chipman
vs
Malbano

176 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Demonic Drugs

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Chipman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malacon Malbano!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Malbano.

Chipman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malbano wants to improve his position but instead Chipman has moved into half guard.
Chipman throwing shots but Malbano is blocking nicely.
Chipman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chipman wants to free his trapped foot but Malbano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chipman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chipman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Chipman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malbano is just riding it out for now. Chipman eventually gives up the hold.
Chipman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Chipman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Chipman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chipman in side control, throwing shots but Malbano defends.
Chipman working the ground and pound but Malbano is defending the strikes.
Chipman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Malbano wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Chipman decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chipman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malbano's guard.
Chipman is breathing heavily.
Malbano trying to control the position.
Chipman being controlled here momentarily.
Chipman passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malbano is trying to stand up here but Chipman is controlling him well.
Chipman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malbano's head.

Chipman seems to be working for a kimura but Malbano defends the submission attempt.
Malbano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malbano wants to control but Chipman is keeping busy.
Malbano wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Malbano as Chipman shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Chipman as Malbano shoots in.
Malbano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Chipman.

Chipman has Malbano up against the cage in a clinch.
Malbano tries to pull guard but Chipman won't allow it.
Dan Chipman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malacon Malbano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chipman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Chipman breaks from the clinch.
Malbano tries for a takedown but Chipman circles away easily

and Chipman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chipman is tying to control. Malbano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipman prevents Malbano from improving his position.
Chipman passes into side control, despite Malbano's attempt to control the position.
Chipman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Malbano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chipman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malbano is trying to buck Chipman off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Chipman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chipman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malbano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malbano is trying to get back to half guard.
Chipman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chipman working away.
An elbow from Chipman crashes against the mat.

Chipman swings around for an armbar but Malbano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chipman's guard.

Malbano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Malbano fails with the takedown
and Chipman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malbano looks to land a combination but Chipman avoids it well.
Malbano closes the distance but Chipman moves to the side

and Chipman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Malbano's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chipman is working hard here to advance position.

Malbano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chipman stacks Malbano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chipman!
Chipman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malbano some visible discomfort.
Malbano tries to bench press Chipman off him but Chipman keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Chipman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Chipman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malbano, who protects the arm well.
Malbano is looking to regain half guard here but Chipman keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Chipman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Malbano wants to control but Chipman postures up.
Chipman wants to control but Malbano is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipman tries to move to mount but Malbano blocks the move with his legs.
Malbano tries to improve position but can't.
Malbano wants to control but Chipman postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malbano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Chipman gets the takedown into side control.
Malbano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chipman working away.

Chipman decides to stand back up.

Chipman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Malbano tries to bench press Chipman off him but Chipman keeps the position.
Malbano is trying to get back to his feet.
Chipman trying to control the action but Malbano is working from the bottom.
Chipman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Chipman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Malbano misses with a low kick as Chipman jumps back.
Chipman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malbano tries to avoid it but Chipman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malbano to the ground. Malbano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Chipman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Malbano throws a sloppy head kick and Chipman moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Chipman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malbano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Chipman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chipman works over Malbano with some ground and pound from guard.
Chipman pushing down on Malbano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Chipman seems to be working for a kimura but Malbano defends the submission attempt.
Malbano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chipman is working away from the top position though.
Malbano is staying active underneath Chipman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malbano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malbano controls Chipman momentarily but Chipman frees himself.
Chipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Malbano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malbano keeping moving, preventing Chipman from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malbano shoots and misses

so Chipman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malbano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Malbano is retaining full guard.
Malbano controls Chipman momentarily but Chipman frees himself.
Dan Chipman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chipman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malbano's guard.
Chipman content to control rather than advance.
Malbano wants to get back to full guard.
Malbano gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chipman with a flurry of punches that miss.

Chipman stands up and waves to Malbano to follow him.

Chipman scores with a takedown into Malbano's guard.
Chipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chipman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Malbano fails with a takedown attempt.
Dan Chipman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malacon Malbano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malbano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malbano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chipman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Chipman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malbano keeping moving, preventing Chipman from controlling successfully.
Malbano trying to control the position.
Chipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malacon Malbano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Chipman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malbano punching to the body, from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Chipman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chipman 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Chipman!