PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quattro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel The Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nigel The Malkind was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Quattro
vs
The Malkind

185 cm
20
224 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Quattro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel The Malkind!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Malkind jabs at Quattro's body.
The Malkind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Malkind lands with a shot to the body.

The Malkind moves into the clinch.
A short right from The Malkind.
The Malkind avoiding damage as Quattro throws knees to the body.
The Malkind lands a nice uppercut.

Quattro has clasped his hands together around The Malkind's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Quattro trying to control the action but The Malkind is working from the bottom.
The Malkind can't do much from the bottom here.
The Malkind tries to bench press Quattro off him but Quattro keeps the position.
Quattro working away.
The Malkind is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Malkind is not content to let Quattro control the position.
The Malkind is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quattro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Malkind is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The Malkind looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Quattro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Malkind trying to control but Quattro postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Malkind is controlling Quattro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The Malkind is staying active underneath Quattro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Malkind is trying to maintain the position but Quattro is very close to passing his half guard.
Quattro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Quattro is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Malkind sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from The Malkind both land. Nice combination.
Quattro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Malkind fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quattro swats away the attempt to clinch by The Malkind.

Quattro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The Malkind looking for subs off his back but Quattro has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Malkind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quattro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Quattro is pressing down on The Malkind's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Malkind is holding on for now.
The Malkind moves into full guard.
The Malkind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quattro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Malkind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Quattro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Quattro lands a slapping body shot.
Quattro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Malkind but The Malkind pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quattro swinging wilding here.

Quattro takes the fight into the clinch.
Quattro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quattro stops a takedown attempt from The Malkind.
The Malkind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quattro lands an elbow just above The Malkind 's eye.

It looks like Nigel The Malkind has been cut.
Quattro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Malkind's efforts to push away.
The Malkind misses with a punch to the body.
The Malkind misses with a body punch.

Quattro breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quattro fails to land the takedown.
The Malkind tries to bum rush Quattro with a series of wild strikes but Quattro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Quattro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Malkind looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from The Malkind. No joy for Quattro on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Quattro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Malkind defending well as Quattro loads up on a big left hand.
The Malkind is looking to clinch but Quattro is avoiding it.

The Malkind takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quattro is defending well for now.
The Malkind taking a breather.
The Malkind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quattros head.
The Malkind tries to break free but Quattro pushes him back against the cage.
Quattro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quattro goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Malkind prevents it.
The Malkind gets through Quattro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Malkind misses with the head strike.

The Malkind is fighting off a takedown attempt but Quattro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip The Malkind to the mat. The Malkind regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Malkind keeping moving, preventing Quattro from controlling successfully.
Quattro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Malkind swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quattro wants to control from the top but The Malkind keeps moving.
The Malkind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The Malkind is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Malkind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quattro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Malkind tries to clinch there but Quattro circles away.
Quattro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Quattro tries to clinch up.

The Malkind has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Malkind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

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.

Quattro is trying to trip The Malkind. He has hold of a leg but The Malkind is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Quattro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Quattro passes The Malkind's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quattro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Malkind is looking to improve his position.
The Malkind slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Malkind keeping full guard, as Quattro tries to pass.
The Malkind is trying to keep Quattro in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Quattro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel The Malkind's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The Malkind darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnny Quattro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Malkind slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

The Malkind clinches up against the cage.
The Malkind lands a body punch.
Quattro is trying to drag The Malkind to the mat but The Malkind just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hand to the body from The Malkind.
The Malkind is leaning against Quattro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from The Malkind - that landed with a thud.
The Malkind lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Malkind has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quattro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Malkind's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quattro throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for The Malkind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Malkind is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for The Malkind.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quattro takes a shot to the head.
The Malkind wants a takedown but no success here.
The Malkind avoiding damage.
The Malkind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Malkind drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quattro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnny Quattro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel The Malkind.

The Malkind works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Quattro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Quattro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The Malkind is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind thows a big elbow that misses.
The Malkind must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Malkind passes Quattro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Malkind trying to control the action but Quattro is working from the bottom.
Quattro is trying to maintain the position but The Malkind is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnny Quattro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The Malkind is working for a kimura but Quattro is defending it quite comfortably.
Quattro is looking for a sweep. The Malkind is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quattro's head.
The Malkind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quattro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Malkind.
Johnny Quattro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Quattro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Malkind keeping moving, preventing Quattro from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Malkind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The Malkind working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quattro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quattro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quattro trying to control the position from guard on top but The Malkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigel The Malkind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Malkind wants to sweep but no luck.
Quattro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quattro trying to control the position from guard on top but The Malkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel The Malkind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quattro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!