PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dondi Daga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Mallao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mallao
vs
Daga

194 cm
27
245 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

201 cm
23
270 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dondi Daga!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daga has Mallao up against the cage in a clinch.
Mallao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daga just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daga can't get the takedown.
Mallao tries to pull guard but Daga holds him up against the cage and eventually Mallao drops back down to his feet.
Mallao goes for a takedown attempt but Daga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daga pinned against the cage. Daga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mallao. Mallao obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallao.
Daga stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga throws a head kick that misses.
Daga circles away from the clinch attempt

and Daga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Daga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mallao regains guard immediately.
Daga throwing strikes from guard but Mallao blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daga throwing strikes from guard but Mallao blocks nicely.
Daga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daga advances position into side control!
Mallao is trying to control Daga's posture but Daga avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Mallao's face as Daga controls the position.

Daga decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mallao throws a sloppy head kick and Daga moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daga stuffs the takedown.

Daga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mallao wants to control but Daga is keeping busy.
Mallao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daga.
Daga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mallao!
Daga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mallao wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daga is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mallao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mallao for a finish.
Mallao trying to control the action but Daga just sinks the hooks in.
Mallao is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Daga wants to control but Mallao is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mallao.
Mallao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daga.
Daga fails to land the takedown.

Mallao gets tackled into the cage by Daga. Daga maintains the clinch.

Daga jumps into guard, dragging Mallao to the mat.

Daga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mallao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Daga working for a triangle but Mallao defends it easily.
Mallao trying to control but Daga is working from the bottom.
Mallao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daga is looking to stall here but Mallao recovers full guard.
Daga wants to control from the top but Mallao keeps moving.
Mallao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daga is standing up over Mallao. Mallao looks to escape but Daga dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mallao's face as Daga controls the position.
Daga is breathing heavily.

Daga decides to stand back up.
Daga throws a body punch but Mallao moves out of range.
Mallao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mallao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mallao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daga takes a step back to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mallao works Daga's body with a nice hook.
Mallao tries to clinch but Daga is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daga stuffs the takedown attempt from Mallao. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mallao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daga.
Daga shoots in for a takedown but Mallao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roger Mallao is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daga as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daga as he jumps to the side.
Mallao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mallao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mallao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mallao tries to clinch but Daga is having none of it.
Mallao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daga sprawls well. Daga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daga avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Mallao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mallao tries to clinch but Daga moves away

and Daga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daga.

Daga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mallao leaves Daga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daga stuffs the takedown attempt from Mallao. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallao lands a jab to Daga's midsection.
Mallao shoots for a takedown but Daga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mallao shoots in but Daga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao is looking to clinch.
Daga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mallao swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daga as he jumps to the side.
Daga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mallao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mallao lunges at Daga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daga's hand.
Mallao tries to clinch up but Daga circles away and keeps his distance.
Daga shoots for a double leg takedown but Mallao sprawls well. He's pushed Daga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mallao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daga is fending him off so far but Mallao persists. Nope, Daga circles away and we're back to standing.
Mallao tries to clinch up but Daga circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao connects with a jab.
Mallao shoots in looking for a takedown but Daga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mallao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mallao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Daga. No joy for Mallao on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mallao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daga's sensitive parts.
Mallao delivers a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mallao scores with a four punch combination!
Daga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mallao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mallao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daga at a distance.
Mallao shoots in for a double leg but Daga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mallao tries to clinch but Daga moves out of range.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown but Daga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daga stuffs the takedown.
Mallao tries to clinch but Daga moves away

and Daga counters by clinching up.
Mallao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daga looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao tries a knee to the head but Daga blocks it.
Mallao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mallao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daga tries to break free but Mallao pushes him back against the cage.
Daga gets underhooks to prevent Mallao's takedown attempt.
Mallao is working for takedown but Daga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallao tries to break the clinch but Daga is controlling the position.
Mallao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mallao is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Mallao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mallao 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Mallao!