PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jian Zhao (ranked 653 p4p, 1179 weight class) and Jane Malley (ranked 93 p4p, 167 weight class). Zhao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz. The crowd seem to be enjoying Malley's choice of entrance music: Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano . Jian Zhao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jane Malley's chin.

Zhao
vs
Malley

173 cm
29
163
16 - 7 - 1

190 cm
27
165
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jian Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zhao clinches with his opponent.
Malley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Malley misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Malley.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Malley.
Malley is trying to break free.
Zhao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malley scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Malley tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Malley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Malley.
Malley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Malley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhao.
Zhao misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.

Zhao moves into range and clinches up with Malley.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhao.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhao lands a right hand.
Zhao is pushing Malley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zhao looking to stall.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malley working aggressively here.
Zhao is leaning against Malley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malley.
Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Malley breaks from the clinch.
Malley throws out a leg kick but Zhao moves out of range and Malley only half commits.
Malley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malley! But no joy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
Malley lands a jab to the nose.
Malley moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a body shot
and Malley counters with a nice body shot.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a head kick.
Zhao throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhao. That snapped Malley's head back.

Malley is rocked!

Zhao closes the distance and clinches.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Malley working aggressively here.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley cracks Zhao with a nice body shot.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao lands a nice hook to Malley's body. Malley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Malley throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Malley looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
Malley throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Malley misses.
A head kick misses from Malley.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Malley.
Zhao lands with a right hand.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zhao swinging wildly here.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhao.
Malley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zhao with a body shot.
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Zhao.
Zhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhao throws a front kick aimed at Malley's knee but Malley avoids it well.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Malley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Malley moved away.
A little jabbing left from Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malley thuds his right hand into Zhao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
It looked like Zhao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Malley.
Malley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhao.
Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley slips a jab and a cross from Zhao.
Malley tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malley cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malley.
Zhao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malley throws a leg kick
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Malley lands with a shot to the body.
Malley digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Malley misses with a leg kick.
Malley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jane Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley checks a low kick from Zhao.
Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
Malley throws a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malley.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao wants to clinch
and Malley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhao counters with a nice body shot.
Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao misses with a hook.

Zhao closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.

Malley breaks the clinch.
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!
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Malley saw that one coming.
Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malley lands a head kick. Zhao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malley throws a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zhao throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
Zhao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhao tries to clinch up.
Malley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Malley throws a solid leg kick but Zhao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malley.
Zhao takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Malley avoids the body shot from Zhao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zhao misses with a looping right.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malley checks a leg kick.
Zhao tries to clinch up but Malley circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malley checks a leg kick.
Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Malley is just out of range.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Zhao checks a low kick from Malley.
Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Malley lands a jab to Zhao's midsection.
Malley staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malley scores with a head kick. Zhao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malley wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malley's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao backing away here, and Malley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Zhao drives through and clinches with Malley against the cage.
Malley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao avoids a wild elbow strike from Malley.
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut.

Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhao's hands.
Zhao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao wants to slow Malley down by chopping away at his legs.
Malley connects with a right hand. Zhao shakes it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zhao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malley! But no joy.
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Malley.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Malley moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Malley.
Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao closes the distance but Malley moves to the side
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhao doesn't seem bothered though.
Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Malley lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malley can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a combination that misses
and Malley counters with a nice leg kick.
Malley lands a high kick!
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Zhao is rocked!
Zhao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Zhao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malley. Malley obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhao seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhao tries to move into range but Malley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Malley! Zhao is out on his feet! Malley rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Zhao is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Zhao is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jane Malley!
After winning the bout, Jane Malley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.