PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gessinger Maltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieselnoi Sor Banchongsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sor Banchongsak has chosen Freestilo, Bitches! as his entrance music. Gessinger Maltz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dieselnoi Sor Banchongsak's chin.

Maltz
vs
Sor Banchongsak

178 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

196 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gessinger Maltz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dieselnoi Sor Banchongsak!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maltz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sor Banchongsak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sor Banchongsak lands with an overhand left.

Maltz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maltz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sor Banchongsak keeps working.
Maltz tries to pass to full mount but Sor Banchongsak defends it.

Maltz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sor Banchongsak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maltz wants to free his trapped foot but Sor Banchongsak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sor Banchongsak tries to roll over but Maltz keeps him under control.
Sor Banchongsak is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltz trying to control from half guard but Sor Banchongsak is working away.
Sor Banchongsak tries to roll over but Maltz keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maltz blocks a jab.

Maltz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sor Banchongsak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maltz preventing the sweep.

Maltz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maltz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sor Banchongsak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maltz's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor Banchongsak is controlling Maltz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sor Banchongsak trying to control from the bottom.

Maltz seems to be working for a kimura but Sor Banchongsak defends the submission attempt.
Maltz is keen to just control but Sor Banchongsak is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sor Banchongsak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sor Banchongsak looking to control.

Sor Banchongsak working for a triangle but Maltz defends it easily.

Sor Banchongsak has his foot on Maltz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maltz works his way back into a safe position though.
Maltz looking to pass the guard.

Sor Banchongsak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sor Banchongsak looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maltz stands and throws Sor Banchongsak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maltz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sor Banchongsak is looking for a sweep.

Maltz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sor Banchongsak is not content to let Maltz control the position.
Sor Banchongsak is looking to reverse the position.

Maltz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sor Banchongsak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sor Banchongsak tries to get to full guard but Maltz has control of the leg.
Maltz is trying to control. Sor Banchongsak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sor Banchongsak is looking to escape.
Sor Banchongsak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Maltz 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.
Maltz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sor Banchongsak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maltz is one step ahead there.
Maltz stops Sor Banchongsak from standing up.
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 Gessinger Maltz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sor Banchongsak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maltz.
Maltz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maltz shoots in for a double leg but Sor Banchongsak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gessinger Maltz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sor Banchongsak connects with a high kick.
Maltz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sor Banchongsak as he jumps to the side.

Sor Banchongsak rushes Maltz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor Banchongsak lands a knee to the body.

Maltz is trying to trip Sor Banchongsak. He has hold of a leg but Sor Banchongsak is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maltz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maltz is fighting to break Sor Banchongsak's control of his arms but Sor Banchongsak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Sor Banchongsak pushes Maltz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maltz shoots for a takedown but Sor Banchongsak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maltz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sor Banchongsak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maltz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sor Banchongsak but Sor Banchongsak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sor Banchongsak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maltz is defended easily by Sor Banchongsak.
Maltz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sor Banchongsak sprawls well. Sor Banchongsak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maltz gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sor Banchongsak - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sor Banchongsak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Sor Banchongsak clinches up with Maltz and pushes him back against the cage.
Sor Banchongsak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sor Banchongsak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sor Banchongsak landing knees to the head.
Sor Banchongsak lands a knee to the head.

Sor Banchongsak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sor Banchongsak throws a head kick that misses.
Maltz looks for a takedown but Sor Banchongsak sprawls well.
Sor Banchongsak scores with a nice body kick.
Sor Banchongsak cracks the inside of Maltz's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sor Banchongsak throws a head kick that half lands.
Gessinger Maltz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sor Banchongsak. Sor Banchongsak obviously looking to wear him down.
Sor Banchongsak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maltz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sor Banchongsak. That one must have hurt.
Maltz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maltz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sor Banchongsak.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sor Banchongsak instigates a clinch.
Sor Banchongsak prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Sor Banchongsak.
Sor Banchongsak lands a good knee to the midsection. Maltz won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieselnoi Sor Banchongsak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Maltz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Sor Banchongsak drives through and clinches with Maltz against the cage.
Sor Banchongsak working Maltz over with knees to the body.
Sor Banchongsak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sor Banchongsak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Sor Banchongsak breaks from the clinch.
Sor Banchongsak thows a body shot but no joy.
Maltz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sor Banchongsak lands the left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sor Banchongsak throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Maltz stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Sor Banchongsak follows into mount!

Maltz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sor Banchongsak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maltz has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Sor Banchongsak wants to finish this one by submission but Maltz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sor Banchongsak.
Sor Banchongsak wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maltz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maltz gets back to half guard.
Sor Banchongsak is keen to just control but Maltz is a slippery customer.
Maltz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sor Banchongsak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maltz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sor Banchongsak trying to control but Maltz is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltz wants to sweep here but Sor Banchongsak controlling him for the moment.
Sor Banchongsak wants to control from the top but Maltz keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maltz is on top in guard.

Sor Banchongsak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maltz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maltz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sor Banchongsak tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sor Banchongsak keeping moving, preventing Maltz from controlling successfully.

Sor Banchongsak looking for subs off his back but Maltz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maltz passes to full mount!
Maltz trying to control but Sor Banchongsak is having none of it.
Sor Banchongsak working to try and regain half guard.
Sor Banchongsak tries to hold on but Maltz pushes him away.

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.
Maltz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sor Banchongsak is trying to escape the mount.

Maltz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sor Banchongsak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sor Banchongsak tries to buck Maltz off but he can't manage it.

Sor Banchongsak defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maltz.
Sor Banchongsak tries to reverse the position but Maltz maintains control.

Maltz is working for a guillotine from mount but Sor Banchongsak frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieselnoi Sor Banchongsak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sor Banchongsak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieselnoi Sor Banchongsak!