PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Malatesta (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.

Fulton
vs
Malatesta

204 cm
25
306 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro Malatesta!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fulton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malatesta's half guard.
Fulton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malatesta tries to get to full guard but Fulton has control of the leg.
Malatesta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fulton.
Fulton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Fulton seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malatesta tries to roll over but Fulton keeps him under control.
Malatesta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fulton jumps into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malatesta tries to improve position but can't.
Malatesta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fulton lands some shots froms side control.
Fulton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Malatesta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fulton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Fulton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Malatesta is looking for a sweep.
Malatesta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fulton.
Malatesta tries to buck Fulton off but Fulton is having none of it.
Fulton lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fulton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fulton in side control, throwing shots but Malatesta defends.

Fulton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malatesta has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Fulton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fulton scoring with punches from side control.
Malatesta tries to improve position but can't.

Fulton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malatesta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Fulton manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Fulton shoots in and bounces Malatesta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fulton working some strikes from top position.
Fulton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malatesta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fulton.
Fulton trying to control but Malatesta is working from the bottom.
Fulton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malatesta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malatesta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malatesta scoring with punches to the head and body.

It looks like Travis Fulton has been cut.
Malatesta trying to control but Fulton is working from the bottom.

Fulton working for a triangle but Malatesta defends it easily.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing Malatesta from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Fulton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Fulton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Malatesta feints and as Fulton raises his hands in defense, Malatesta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fulton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malatesta can do to turn this around?
Fulton pulls Malatesta in to control the position.
Malatesta is stalling in the full guard.
Malatesta wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
Fulton looking to control.

Fulton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malatesta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malatesta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulton has momentary wrist control but Malatesta slips an elbow through the middle.
Fulton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malatesta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing Malatesta from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malatesta landing with the ground and pound.
Fulton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malatesta is controlling him.
Malatesta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malatesta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malatesta with a nice head shot there.

Travis Fulton's cut is getting worse.

Fulton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fulton has his foot on Malatesta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malatesta works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malatesta is in close to Fulton's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Travis Fulton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Malatesta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malatesta postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Fulton's head off the mat! Fulton is out! He's out! Malatesta jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro Malatesta!