PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kaeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaeo has chosen On Fire as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Malone
vs
Kaeo

190 cm
23
218 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
26
216 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Kaeo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malone gets caught flat footed, as Kaeo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaeo throws a strike but Malone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Kaeo is keeping the position.
Malone trying to control but Kaeo is working from the bottom.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Kaeo.
Kaeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaeo 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 one minute gone in the round.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dustin Malone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Malone lands a slapping body shot.
Malone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malone connects with a crisp jab.
Malone throws a series of punches but Kaeo moves out of range.
Kaeo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malone defends it nicely.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Kaeo moves away and avoids it.
Kaeo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malone's waist but Malone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaeo off to one side.
Malone throws a shot to the body.
Malone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaeo's sensitive parts.

Kaeo moves into the clinch.
Kaeo looking for a takedown.
Dustin Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kaeo.
Kaeo looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaeo avoids it.
Kaeo is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaeo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaeo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone lands an elbow inside.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Malone lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Malone.
Kaeo tries to circle away but Malone has him pinned against the cage.
Malone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malone avoiding damage.
Malone lands an elbow just above Kaeo 's eye.
Malone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malone is stalling here.
Kaeo has Malone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaeo dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
A knee to the head by Malone.
Kaeo dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
Kaeo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaeo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malone looking to throw knees to the head but Kaeo is blocking nicely.
Malone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malone lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Malone throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo fails to pull guard.
Kaeo blocks the elbow strike.
Malone effectively controlling the action here.
Nice elbow from Malone.
Malone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaeo up against the cage.
Malone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malone.
Kaeo fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Malone.
Kaeo takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaeo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away.
Malone connects with a right hand. Kaeo shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Malone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kaeo shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaeo misses with a takedown
and Malone counters with a series of strikes. Kaeo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malone scores with a head kick.
Kaeo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dustin Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone lands a jab-cross combination.
Malone works the jab nicely.
Malone connects with a right hand. Kaeo shakes it off.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kaeo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malone works Kaeo's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone lands with a nice combination. Kaeo backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Kaeo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaeo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malone counters with a three punch combo that has Kaeo backing up. Kaeo nods at Malone to acknowledge the strikes.
Kaeo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaeo shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dustin Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kaeo.
Kaeo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malone counters with a body kick.

Kaeo gets tackled into the cage by Malone. Malone maintains the clinch.
Kaeo has Malone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malone lands an elbow inside.
Malone misses with a knee to the head.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Malone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malone misses with an elbow strike.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaeo can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone missing with knees to the body.
Malone gets underhooks to prevent Kaeo's takedown attempt.
Malone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaeo is defending well for now.
Malone tries a knee to the head but Kaeo blocks it.
Malone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaeo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaeo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Kaeo dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
Malone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kaeo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Malone is trying to keep an underhook but Kaeo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone trying to control from the bottom.
Kaeo is nestled in close to Malone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo is keen to just control but Malone is a slippery customer.
Kaeo thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Kaeo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
Kaeo thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Kaeo throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.

Kaeo is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Nice strikes from Kaeo there.

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.
Kaeo trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaeo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Kaeo is pressing down on Malone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malone is holding on for now.
Kaeo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaeo controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Malone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Malone dips to his left and cracks Kaeo with an uppercut!
Kaeo shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Malone. No joy for Kaeo on that attempt.
Malone scores with a three punch combo!
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone thows a body kick. Kaeo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaeo momentarily.
Malone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone connects with a body shot that sends Kaeo's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Malone.
Good leg kick by Malone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaeo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
Dustin Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kaeo.
Malone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaeo in his tracks.
Nice cross by Malone.
Kaeo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone scores with a jab.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaeo. Kaeo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaeo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malone.
Nice takedown defense from Malone. No joy for Kaeo on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone lands with a nice combination. Kaeo backs away looking to recover.
Malone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dustin Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone lands a jab-cross combination.
Kaeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaeo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malone.
Malone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malone misses with the combination.

Kaeo clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Malone.
Kaeo dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
Malone lands a damaging elbow.
Dustin Malone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaeo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaeo is trying to break the clinch but Malone is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaeo blocks the elbow strike.
Malone tries a knee to the head but Kaeo blocks it.
Kaeo blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Malone tries a knee to the head but Kaeo blocks it.
Kaeo has had enough of the clinch but Malone keeps him there for the moment.
Kaeo tries to pull guard but Malone holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaeo drops back down to his feet.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Kaeo in his tracks for a moment.
Malone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaeo.
Malone stops a takedown attempt from Kaeo.
Dan Kaeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaeo blocks the elbow strike.
Kaeo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malone throws an elbow but misses.
Malone pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaeo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaeo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaeo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malone has Kaeo pressed against the cage.
Dustin Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Kaeo in his tracks for a moment.
Kaeo tries to score a body lock takedown but Malone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malone lands a nice knee to the body.
Malone landing knees to the body.
Kaeo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone lands an elbow inside.
Malone is stalling here.
Kaeo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone lands a nice hook to Kaeo's body. Kaeo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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... Dustin Malone!