PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khulet Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muniek Ziomek has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Khulet Malapitan's chin.

Malapitan
vs
Ziomek

187 cm
27
210 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

180 cm
33
200 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khulet Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muniek Ziomek!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan sizes up Ziomek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ziomek dives in and grabs Malapitan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes down on Ziomek's head and hops out.
A lazy left from Malapitan finds it's target.
Ziomek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malapitan as he jumps to the side.
Malapitan scores with a hook to the body. Ziomek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malapitan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khulet Malapitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malapitan.
Malapitan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malapitan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malapitan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malapitan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziomek.
Khulet Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muniek Ziomek.
Ziomek has his takedown stuffed
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziomek shoots for a takedown but Malapitan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 sizes up Ziomek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ziomek shoots for a takedown but Malapitan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ziomek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malapitan swivels and escapes.
Khulet Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek ducks right into an uppercut from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ziomek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Malapitan. Beautiful body shot.
Malapitan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ziomek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziomek slips a jab and a cross from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziomek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Malapitan misses with a wild combination.
Malapitan's corner calls for a 1-2. Malapitan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziomek.
Ziomek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malapitan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ziomek looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to land a leg kick but Ziomek is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziomek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziomek blocks a low kick nicely.
Ziomek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malapitan pinned against the ropes. Malapitan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ziomek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ziomek with a poor takedown
and Malapitan counters with a nice leg kick.
Malapitan connects with a body shot.
Ziomek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malapitan scores with a hook to the body. Ziomek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malapitan works Ziomek's body with a nice hook.
Malapitan lands with a hook. Ziomek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malapitan scores with a nice right hand.
Ziomek walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malapitan, as that shot connected.
Malapitan throws a low kick, looking for Ziomek's leg but Ziomek calmly moves out of range.
Malapitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ziomek's head backwards.
Ziomek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Malapitan scores with a four punch combination!
Malapitan stuns Ziomek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ziomek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malapitan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malapitan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malapitan is looking to score with low kicks.
Ziomek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ziomek has his takedown stuffed
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziomek checks the leg kick.
Ziomek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ziomek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malapitan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malapitan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malapitan throws a right hand that Ziomek ducks under and follows up with a left that Ziomek also avoids with ease.

Ziomek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Ziomek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ziomek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malapitan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malapitan has escaped and now he's on top!
Malapitan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ziomek's guard.
Malapitan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khulet Malapitan dominated that round.
That's time! Malapitan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Malapitan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malapitan lands a jab to Ziomek's midsection.
Ziomek shoots and misses
and Malapitan counters with a three punch combo that has Ziomek backing up. Ziomek nods at Malapitan to acknowledge the strikes.
Malapitan scores with a nice strike.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
Ziomek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malapitan throws a nice looking combination but Ziomek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malapitan lands a jab to the head.
Ziomek fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziomek has a takedown stuffed.
Khulet Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muniek Ziomek.
Malapitan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziomek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malapitan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ziomek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
Ziomek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malapitan as he avoids it easily.
Ziomek is breathing heavily.
Ziomek misses with a takedown
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziomek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malapitan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malapitan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziomek doesn't seem bothered though.
Malapitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ziomek's head backwards.
Khulet Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziomek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ziomek shoots for a takedown but Malapitan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malapitan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malapitan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziomek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Malapitan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
Ziomek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malapitan counters with a left and a right that stings Ziomek.
Malapitan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malapitan is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheers as Malapitan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ziomek doesn't seem phased though.
Malapitan lands with a right hand.
Malapitan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziomek tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malapitan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ziomek misses with a takedown
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Ziomek shoots in looking for a takedown. Malapitan tries to sprawl out of it but Ziomek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Malapitan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malapitan looks to land a combination. Ziomek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malapitan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ziomek.
Ziomek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziomek shoots and misses
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziomek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malapitan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malapitan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziomek can do to turn this around?
Malapitan tried to score with a low kick but Ziomek checks it.
Malapitan cracks Ziomek with an open hand slap.
Malapitan scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malapitan, as that shot connected.
Ziomek fails to land the takedown.
Malapitan throws a series of strikes that have Ziomek backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziomek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malapitan throws a combination. Ziomek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malapitan looks to land a body kick but Ziomek moved away.
Ziomek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Malapitan.
Malapitan tries to land a leg kick but Ziomek saw it coming and moves away.
Ziomek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ziomek fails with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khulet Malapitan is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malapitan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ziomek under the eye.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan leaves Ziomek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khulet Malapitan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Malapitan connects with a crisp jab.
Malapitan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ziomek fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziomek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malapitan as he avoids it easily.
Malapitan lands a jab to the head.
Malapitan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malapitan scores with a nice right hand.
Ziomek shoots in looking for a takedown. Malapitan tries to sprawl out of it but Ziomek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Malapitan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khulet Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muniek Ziomek.
Malapitan lands a right hook to the body.
Malapitan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malapitan scores with a hook to the body. Ziomek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ziomek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malapitan lands a right hook to the body.
Malapitan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malapitan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziomek at a distance.
Malapitan misses with a low kick.
Ziomek moves out of range of the body kick.
Malapitan works the jab nicely.
Ziomek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malapitan. Malapitan obviously looking to wear him down.
Malapitan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malapitan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziomek momentarily.
Ziomek shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense.
Ziomek tries for a takedown but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malapitan catches Ziomek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ziomek fails with the takedown
and Malapitan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek tries to move into range but Malapitan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malapitan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malapitan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malapitan scores with a nice head shot.
Ziomek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziomek.
Malapitan scores with a hook.
Malapitan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malapitan throws a solid leg kick but Ziomek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malapitan.
Ziomek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malapitan tries to land a leg kick but Ziomek saw it coming and moves away.
Ziomek ducks right into an uppercut from Malapitan.
Malapitan connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek takes one on the button.
Ziomek shoots in looking for a takedown. Malapitan tries to sprawl out of it but Ziomek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Malapitan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ziomek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malapitan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ziomek is in Malapitan's guard.

Ziomek drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malapitan dives on top into guard.
Malapitan won't allow Ziomek to sweep him here.
Malapitan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ziomek is proving hard to escape from.
Ziomek wants to sweep but no luck.
Malapitan wanted to stand there but Ziomek had control of the position.
Malapitan preventing the sweep.
Ziomek has a closed guard, preventing Malapitan from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ziomek is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Malapitan has his hands clasped together but Ziomek extends an breaks Malapitan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ziomek.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muniek Ziomek!
Muniek Ziomek tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.