PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilong Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mallao
vs
Ranger

194 cm
28
245 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

190 cm
28
260 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilong Ranger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt.
Ranger motions for Mallao to come forward. Ranger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mallao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ranger swivels and escapes.
Mallao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ranger.
Mallao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ranger swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ranger tries to avoid it but Mallao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ranger to the ground. Ranger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mallao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ranger.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mallao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Mallao.
Ranger shoots in but Mallao avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger keeps the fight on the outside.
Ranger throws a sloppy head kick and Mallao moves out of range easily.
Ranger keeps the fight on the outside.
Ranger closes the distance but Mallao moves to the side
and Mallao counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Ilong Ranger has been cut.
Mallao shoots in looking for a takedown. Ranger tries to sprawl out of it but Mallao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ranger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ranger tries for a takedown but Mallao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Mallao clinches with his opponent.
Mallao is working for takedown but Ranger is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao fails to pull guard.
Mallao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mallao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ranger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mallao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ranger is trying to pull guard but Mallao has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ranger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mallao jumps guard but Ranger stands there with Mallao around his waist. Mallao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Ranger manages to break the clinch.
Ranger tries to clinch but Mallao is having none of it.
Ranger looks for the body kick but Mallao saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao throws a series of punches but Ranger moves out of range.
Ranger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mallao wants to clinch
and Ranger counters with a leg kick.
Ranger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ranger slaps away a takedown attempt from Mallao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mallao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ranger misses with a takedown attempt - Mallao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ranger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mallao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mallao.
Mallao shoots in for a double leg but Ranger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mallao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ranger avoids it really well and circles away.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mallao as he avoids it easily.
Ranger swats away the attempt to clinch by Mallao.

Ranger has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mallao.
Mallao tries to pull guard but Ranger won't allow it.
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 Roger Mallao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ilong Ranger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mallao fails with a takedown attempt.
Mallao stuffs the takedown attempt from Ranger. Ranger gets slowly back to his feet.
Ranger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mallao.
Mallao closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Ranger to counter with a crisp jab.
Ranger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ranger wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ranger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mallao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ranger circles away.
Mallao tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ranger moves into the clinch.
Ranger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mallao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mallao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ranger smiles and moves away.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but Mallao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ranger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mallao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mallao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ranger.
Mallao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ranger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mallao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ranger wants to clinch

and Mallao moves into the clinch.

Ranger jumps into guard, dragging Mallao to the mat.
Mallao throws a big elbow that misses.
Ranger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mallao controls the pace.
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Ranger is retaining full guard.
Mallao trying to control but Ranger is working from the bottom.
Mallao passes Ranger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mallao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ranger keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ranger is pressing down on Mallao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ranger has his feet on Mallao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mallao just leaning against Ranger, taking a breather.
Ranger wants to stall.
Ranger swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mallao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ranger after a bit of a struggle.

Mallao breaks from the clinch.
Mallao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mallao tries to clinch up but Ranger circles away and keeps his distance.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt.
Ranger closes the distance and clinches up with Mallao, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes Mallao against the cage but Mallao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ranger is breathing heavily.
Ranger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ranger drives through and clinches with Mallao against the cage.
Mallao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ranger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilong Ranger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ilong Ranger's cut.
That's time! Mallao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Ranger.
Nice takedown defense from Mallao. No joy for Ranger on that attempt.
Ranger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mallao is fending him off so far but Ranger persists. Nope, Mallao circles away and we're back to standing.
Ranger leaves Mallao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ranger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mallao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ranger stuffs the takedown attempt from Mallao. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Ranger as Mallao shoots in.
Mallao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ranger or perhaps it was just good defense by Mallao which made him look bad.
Roger Mallao is winning the standup battle so far.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mallao blocks a head kick by Ranger.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ranger but Ranger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mallao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt.
Ranger fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mallao.
Mallao misses with the combination.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mallao but Mallao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mallao dives in and grabs Ranger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes down on Mallao's head and hops out.
Mallao shoots in but no luck this time.
Ranger shoots in but no luck this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ranger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mallao.
Ranger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mallao.
Mallao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ranger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mallao stuffs the takedown attempt from Ranger. Ranger gets slowly back to his feet.

Mallao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Mallao.
Mallao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ranger is defending well for now.
Mallao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mallao taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mallao tries to pull guard but Ranger holds him up against the cage and eventually Mallao drops back down to his feet.
Ranger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mallao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Mallao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt.
Ranger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mallao.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mallao takes the fight into the clinch.
Mallao tries to pull guard but Ranger holds him up against the cage and eventually Mallao drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Mallao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mallao 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!