PBP Commentary

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

Maloney
vs
Jurdana

200 cm
23
255 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

203 cm
24
278 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Behold The Beast - 159 Promo almost over
Behold The Beast - 159 Promo almost over

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cohen Maloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bojan Jurdana!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurdana throws a series of punches but Maloney avoids them all with ease.
Jurdana fails to land with a series of punches.
Jurdana tries for a takedown but Maloney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maloney stuffs the takedown.

Maloney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jurdana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Maloney.
Maloney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jurdana's elbow.
Maloney misses with a body punch.
Maloney pushes Jurdana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maloney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jurdana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maloney smiles and moves away.
Cohen Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Jurdana.
Maloney tries to clinch up.
Maloney doesn't manage to clinch there - Jurdana circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Maloney.
Maloney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maloney pushes Jurdana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maloney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maloney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jurdana's elbow.
Maloney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Maloney.
Jurdana looks gassed!
Maloney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jurdana blocks an uppercut.
Maloney cracks Jurdana with a nice body shot.
Maloney works on Jurdana's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maloney misses with some punches.
Maloney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maloney throws a head punch that misses.
Maloney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jurdana backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Maloney.
Maloney works on Jurdana's body with a couple of short punches.
Maloney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney cracks Jurdana with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Maloney.
Nice body punch from Maloney.
A short uppercut from Maloney.
Maloney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maloney lands a left hand.
Maloney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maloney cracks Jurdana with a nice body shot.
Maloney misses with some punches.
Maloney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jurdana or not.
Maloney misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maloney fails to land.
Maloney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maloney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maloney digs a right hand underneath Jurdana's ribcage. Jurdana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maloney.
Maloney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jurdana blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maloney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is leaning against Jurdana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jurdana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maloney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maloney throws a head punch that misses.
Maloney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jurdana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maloney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maloney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maloney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jurdana wants to get back to striking at distance but Maloney won't allow it.
Maloney is leaning against Jurdana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maloney lands a nice uppercut.
Maloney digs a right hand underneath Jurdana's ribcage. Jurdana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maloney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Maloney.
Maloney has a couple of punches blocked by Jurdana.
Maloney misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jurdana.
A short right from Maloney.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maloney tries to work over Jurdana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maloney.
Maloney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jurdana blocks a body shot from Maloney.
Maloney tries to work over Jurdana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maloney working aggressively here.
Jurdana wants a takedown but no success here.
Maloney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maloney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jurdana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maloney gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jurdana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maloney smiles and moves away.
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jurdana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cohen Maloney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jurdana throws a series of punches but Maloney moves out of range.
Jurdana shoots in looking for a takedown. Maloney tries to sprawl out of it but Jurdana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maloney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maloney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Maloney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maloney showed some decent athleticism there.
Jurdana manages to get to full guard.
Maloney throwing strikes from guard but Jurdana blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney is looking to work some ground and pound but Jurdana has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maloney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jurdana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maloney postures up in Jurdana's guard and throws a big left but Jurdana blocks it.
Maloney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jurdana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two 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.
Maloney throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jurdana fails to land with a series of punches.
Jurdana is breathing heavily.
Jurdana tries to bum rush Maloney with a series of wild strikes but Maloney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maloney scores with a leg kick.

Maloney clinches up against the cage.
Maloney working aggressively here.
Maloney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maloney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maloney misses with a punch on the inside.
Maloney has a couple of punches blocked by Jurdana.
Maloney working aggressively here.
Maloney lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jurdanas head.
Maloney scores with a hook to the body.
Jurdana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cohen Maloney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Maloney.
Jurdana blocks a body shot from Maloney.
Maloney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jurdana.
A short right from Maloney on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maloney as the two fighters clinch.
Maloney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maloney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jurdana backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Maloney fails to land.
Maloney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jurdana can do to turn this around?
Jurdana fails to pull guard.
Maloney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maloney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Maloney.
Maloney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maloney lands an uppercut.
Maloney misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney pushes Jurdana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maloney misses with a punch on the inside.
Jurdana blocks an uppercut.
Maloney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jurdana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maloney has Jurdana pressed against the cage, preventing Jurdana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jurdana.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jurdana.
Maloney misses with the head strike.
Maloney lands a shoulder strike.
Maloney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jurdana backwards.
Maloney lands a body shot.
Jurdana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cohen Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Jurdana.
Jurdana is looking to break free of the clinch but Maloney has double underhooks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maloney here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jurdana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maloney working aggressively here.
Maloney lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cohen Maloney dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Maloney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch but Jurdana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jurdana with a poor takedown

and Maloney moves into the clinch.
Maloney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maloney swings wildly with an uppercut but Jurdana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maloney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maloney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Jurdana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maloney lands with a left to the head.
Jurdana fails to pull guard.
Maloney tries to work over Jurdana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maloney. Jurdana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jurdana tries for a takedown but Maloney circles away easily
and Maloney counters with an outside leg kick.
Cohen Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Jurdana.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maloney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Maloney is looking for a kimura but Jurdana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maloney to get the leverage.
Maloney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jurdana's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurdana gets back to full guard.
Maloney postures up in Jurdana's guard and throws a big left but Jurdana blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maloney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurdana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maloney wanted to stand there but Jurdana had control of the position.
Maloney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jurdana misses with a body shot
and Maloney counters with a leg kick.
Jurdana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jurdana has a takedown stuffed.

Maloney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jurdana is trying to defend but Maloney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jurdana manages to get to full guard.
Jurdana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maloney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maloney trying to move into half guard but instead Jurdana has managed to sweep!
Cohen Maloney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jurdana controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jurdana wants to control from the top but Maloney keeps moving.
Maloney is looking to stand up but Jurdana isn't so interested in that idea.
Bojan Jurdana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jurdana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maloney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jurdana throwing strikes from guard but Maloney blocks nicely.

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

Maloney closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cohen Maloney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maloney 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cohen Maloney!