PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between PitPat Spokesthing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music. Dmonray Malapitan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with PitPat Spokesthing's chin.

Spokesthing
vs
Malapitan

171 cm
21
142 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
31
140 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, PitPat Spokesthing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spokesthing lands a jab to Malapitan's midsection.
Spokesthing scoring well with a low kick there.
Spokesthing misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Spokesthing throws a leg kick that misses.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Spokesthing.
Spokesthing misses with a wild body shot.
Spokesthing missing with a left hand there. Malapitan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malapitan tries to move into range but Spokesthing moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Spokesthing.
Spokesthing throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spokesthing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spokesthing throws a leg kick
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Spokesthing.
PitPat Spokesthing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spokesthing cracks Malapitan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spokesthing lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Spokesthing misses.
Spokesthing lands a head shot.
Spokesthing tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malapitan is able to avoid easily.
Spokesthing lands a glancing blow to the side of Malapitan's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing connects with a body shot that sends Malapitan's belly button to the back.
Malapitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spokesthing throws out the jab.
A big right from Spokesthing misses.
Spokesthing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malapitan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malapitan slips a straight right by Spokesthing.
Spokesthing throws a solid leg kick but Malapitan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spokesthing.
Spokesthing throws a jab when Malapitan was well out of range.
Spokesthing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spokesthing feints and then cracks Malapitan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malapitan down.
Malapitan moves away from the strike by Spokesthing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malapitan moves away from the strike by Spokesthing.
A jab from Spokesthing misses.
Spokesthing scores with a shot to the body.
Malapitan staying out of range there.
Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spokesthing.
Malapitan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spokesthing throws a sloppy body shot

and Malapitan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spokesthing's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malapitan stands up over Spokesthing, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan pushing down on Spokesthing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malapitan throwing shots but Spokesthing is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan throwing shots but Spokesthing is blocking nicely.
Spokesthing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malapitan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spokesthing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malapitan.

Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but Spokesthing is defending well.
Spokesthing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malapitan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spokesthing's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PitPat Spokesthing dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spokesthing throws a lazy uppercut

and Malapitan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spokesthing's guard now.
Malapitan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malapitan lands a couple of digs.
Malapitan advances to half guard.
Malapitan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malapitan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spokesthing's head.
Spokesthing wants to get back to full guard.
Malapitan trying to mount his opponent but Spokesthing defends it.

Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Malapitan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spokesthing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malapitan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malapitan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spokesthing tries to roll over but Malapitan keeps him under control.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura but Spokesthing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malapitan to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
Spokesthing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malapitan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spokesthing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spokesthing keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Malapitan preventing the sweep.
Malapitan trying to control but Spokesthing is working from the bottom.
Malapitan throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malapitan postures up and lands a big shot to Spokesthing's brow.
Malapitan trying to move into half guard but instead Spokesthing has managed to sweep!
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Spokesthing from controlling successfully.
Spokesthing is looking to work some ground and pound but Malapitan has wrist control.
Malapitan working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spokesthing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spokesthing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Malapitan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malapitan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spokesthing!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmonray Malapitan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Malapitan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spokesthing can pounce on him.
Dmonray Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spokesthing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
PitPat Spokesthing is winning the standup battle so far.
Spokesthing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spokesthing misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Malapitan blocks the low kick.
Spokesthing loads up on a big right hand but Malapitan slips the punch.
Spokesthing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malapitan moves away.
Spokesthing fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Spokesthing misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spokesthing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Malapitan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spokesthing!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan wants to control but Spokesthing is keeping him busy.
Spokesthing defending against the ground and pound.
Malapitan tries to move to mount but Spokesthing blocks the move with his legs.
Malapitan advances nicely into full mount.
Spokesthing avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malapitan.
Malapitan content just to control the position here.
Spokesthing holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Malapitan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing is in a horrible position here. Malapitan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Malapitan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Malapitan tries to control but Spokesthing wriggling away.

Malapitan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malapitan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Malapitan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Spokesthing regains half guard.
Malapitan wants to take a breather but Spokesthing is having none of it.

Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Malapitan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spokesthing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spokesthing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking to stall here but Spokesthing recovers full guard.
Spokesthing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spokesthing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malapitan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spokesthing keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spokesthing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmonray Malapitan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malapitan 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmonray Malapitan!