PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 6448 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Maradona (ranked 4174 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmonray Malapitan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Malapitan
vs
Maradona

192 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dmonray Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Maradona!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maradona lands with a hook. Malapitan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maradona connects with a crisp jab.
Maradona cracks Malapitan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maradona takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
Maradona lands a nice hook to Malapitan's body. Malapitan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maradona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malapitan to score with a decent uppercut.
Malapitan moves forwards but Maradona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maradona just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Malapitan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maradona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malapitan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maradona.
As Maradona looks to move away, Malapitan throws a big counter combo but Maradona just gets out of the way.
Maradona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Maradona misses the jab.
Maradona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Malapitan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maradona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malapitan rather than just go for the knockout.
Maradona looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Malapitan throws a big counter combination but Maradona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maradona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maradona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maradona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malapitan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malapitan is looking for a counter combo.
Malapitan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maradona connects with a body shot.
Maradona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maradona lands a nice looking body shot.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Maradona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maradona throws an overhand right that lands on Malapitan's shoulder, as Malapitan tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Maradona misses.
Malapitan moves out of range as Maradona strikes.
Maradona missing with a left hand there. Malapitan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malapitan throws a big counter combination but Maradona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maradona throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
Malapitan throws a big counter combination but Maradona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malapitan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malapitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maradona.
Malapitan misses with a body shot.
Maradona misses with a shot to the body
and Malapitan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a hook but Maradona blocks it.
Diego Maradona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maradona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maradona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan misses with a wild combination.
Maradona looks to land a left hand but Malapitan moved out of range nicely.
Malapitan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maradona's hands.
Malapitan slips a straight right by Maradona.
Maradona throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
Maradona throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Maradona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Maradona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maradona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maradona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maradona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malapitan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malapitan defending well as Maradona loads up on a big left hand.
Malapitan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malapitan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Maradona coming out on top.
Maradona throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
Maradona misses with a wild body shot.
Malapitan slips a straight right by Maradona.
Malapitan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maradona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malapitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maradona throws a big shot that misses.
Maradona lands with a good body shot.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maradona.
Malapitan appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Maradona. Beautiful body shot.
Maradona throws a jab when Malapitan was well out of range.
Maradona takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
Maradona misses with a combination
and Malapitan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maradona thinking.
Maradona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Malapitan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maradona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malapitan manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maradona throws a lazy right hand but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
Maradona misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malapitan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maradona circles away quickly and effectively.
Maradona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malapitan manages to avoid it.
Maradona walks into a left hand.
Maradona throws the left hand but Malapitan avoids the punch easily.
Malapitan throws a series of punches but Maradona moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Maradona dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Maradona connects with a body shot that sends Malapitan's belly button to the back.
Maradona looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Malapitan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Malapitan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Malapitan.
Maradona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maradona.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
Malapitan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maradona.
Malapitan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maradona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malapitan manages to avoid it.
Dmonray Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malapitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maradona throws out the jab.
Malapitan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maradona swinging wildly here.
Diego Maradona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Maradona misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maradona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malapitan moves away.
A big left from Maradona misses.
Maradona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maradona misses with a hook. Malapitan ducked under it nicely.
Malapitan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malapitan misses with a hook. Maradona ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maradona. Malapitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malapitan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maradona works Malapitan's body with a nice hook.
Maradona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malapitan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malapitan just misses with a punch to the body.
Malapitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maradona's head backwards.
Malapitan slips under a jab.
Malapitan blocks a jab.
Malapitan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maradona paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maradona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malapitan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maradona throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
Maradona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maradona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Good shot there by Maradona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maradona defending well as Malapitan loads up on a big left hand.
Maradona lands with a shot to the body.
Maradona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malapitan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maradona misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Maradona.
Malapitan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maradona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maradona stuns Malapitan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maradona connects with the punch.
Malapitan moves out of range as Maradona strikes.
Maradona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maradona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Malapitan slips a jab from Maradona.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
Malapitan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maradona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Maradona misses.
Maradona misses with a hook
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Malapitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maradona.
Malapitan staying out of range there.
Malapitan throwing a counter right hand but Maradona manages to avoid it.
Maradona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malapitan at a distance.
Maradona throws out a loose jab but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maradona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Malapitan misses the target.
Malapitan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maradona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
Maradona throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maradona swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Malapitan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Malapitan misses.
Maradona throws a lazy right hand but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maradona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malapitan has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maradona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malapitan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maradona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malapitan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maradona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maradona misses with a shot to the body
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malapitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maradona.
Maradona just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Malapitan.
Maradona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malapitan is looking to counter punch.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Maradona.
It looked like Malapitan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Maradona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Malapitan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malapitan ducks right into an uppercut from Maradona.
Malapitan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maradona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malapitan manages to avoid it.
Malapitan takes one to the side of the head.
Maradona tries to bum rush Malapitan with a series of wild strikes but Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maradona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maradona scores with a hook to the body. Malapitan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maradona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Malapitan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maradona looks to land a combination. Malapitan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maradona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maradona connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malapitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maradona.
As Maradona looks to move away, Malapitan throws a big counter combo but Maradona just gets out of the way.
Maradona takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maradona misses with a wild combination.
Maradona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
Malapitan appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Maradona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maradona cracks Malapitan with an open hand slap.
Malapitan takes one to the chin there.
Maradona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Maradona.
Malapitan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maradona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Malapitan misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Maradona misses the target.
It looked like Malapitan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malapitan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maradona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malapitan just misses with a punch to the body.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maradona.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maradona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Maradona looks to move away, Malapitan throws a big counter combo but Maradona just gets out of the way.
Maradona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Maradona.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maradona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Maradona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maradona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malapitan.
Maradona misses with a hook.
Malapitan misses with a wild combination.
Maradona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Maradona.
Maradona throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan throws a big counter combination but Maradona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maradona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maradona.
Malapitan slips a jab from Maradona.
Maradona throws a lazy right hand but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malapitan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maradona misses with a series of wild punches.
Maradona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maradona misses with a looping right.
Maradona throws a nice looking combination but Malapitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malapitan walks into a jab.
Malapitan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maradona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Malapitan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maradona throws a series of punches but Malapitan moves out of range.
Maradona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maradona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malapitan.
Malapitan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maradona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Maradona.
Maradona throws a lazy uppercut
and Malapitan counters with a two punch combo.
Maradona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maradona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malapitan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maradona fails to land with a series of punches.
Maradona misses with a hook
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maradona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maradona just misses with a punch to the body.
As Maradona looks to move away, Malapitan throws a big counter combo but Maradona just gets out of the way.
Malapitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Maradona.
Maradona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maradona digs a good hook to Malapitan's body.
Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maradona.
Malapitan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dmonray Malapitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Maradona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maradona connects with a body shot that sends Malapitan's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Maradona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maradona has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Maradona!