PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Malla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avenlino Srobud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malla is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Malla
vs
Srobud

187 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Malla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Avenlino Srobud!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Srobud shoots in and bounces Malla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malla is breathing heavily.

Malla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Srobud 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.
Srobud trying to control the position from guard on top but Malla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Srobud 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Srobud trying to control but Malla is working from the bottom.
Srobud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Srobud postures up in Malla's guard and throws a big left but Malla blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Srobud rushes Malla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Srobud has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malla uses from the top position.
Srobud looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Srobud pushes Malla off and gets back to his feet.
Srobud looks for the body kick but Malla saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Srobud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Srobud throws a series of punches but Malla moves out of range.

Srobud shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malla's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Srobud stays in close to Malla's body and controls the position.
Srobud trying to control but Malla is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Srobud throwing strikes but missing.
Srobud 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.
Malla keeping moving, preventing Srobud from controlling successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Avenlino Srobud just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Malla tries to keep at a distance but Srobud has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avenlino Srobud dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Srobud.
Malla takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Malla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Srobud is looking to take a break and control but Malla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Srobud looks up at the clock and then as Malla takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Srobud smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Malla is not content to let Srobud control the position.
Malla is letting Srobud control him for a moment.
Srobud trying to control the action but Malla is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Srobud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Srobud is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Srobud wants to control but Malla is keeping him busy.

Despite being in the dominant position, Avenlino Srobud just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Srobud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Srobud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Srobud has clasped his hands together around Malla's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Srobud landing strikes.
Srobud tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Malla can't do much from the bottom here.
Malla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Srobud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Srobud throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Srobud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malla keeps working.
Srobud fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Malla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Srobud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avenlino Srobud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Malla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Srobud counters with a good, hard body kick but Malla shrugs it off.
Srobud connects with a high kick.
Srobud throws a head kick that misses.
Srobud throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Srobud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malla to the mat! Malla manages to get full guard.
Srobud trying to control but Malla is working from the bottom.

Malla working for a triangle but Srobud defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malla working a defensive guard here.

Srobud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Srobud has managed to get both his arms back between Malla's legs - danger averted.
Srobud trying to control but Malla is working from the bottom.

Malla is looking for a triangle but Srobud pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Malla keeping moving, preventing Srobud from controlling successfully.
Srobud controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Srobud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malla was covering up waiting for the punch and Srobud finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Srobud wants to control from the top but Malla keeps moving.
Srobud is fighting to break Malla's control of his arms but Malla is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Srobud trying to control but Malla is working from the bottom.
Srobud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Srobud scoring with some ground and pound.
Srobud stays in close to Malla's body and controls the position.
Avenlino Srobud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malla keeping moving, preventing Srobud from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malla tries for a takedown but Srobud circles away easily

and Srobud counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Malla!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Srobud controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avenlino Srobud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Srobud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avenlino Srobud!