PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggsy Malone (ranked 25508 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Oumakhanov (ranked 4109 p4p, 0 weight class). Muggsy Malone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Malone
vs
Oumakhanov

200 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

182 cm
18
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muggsy Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Oumakhanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone is looking to clinch but Oumakhanov is avoiding it.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Oumakhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oumakhanov throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is looking to clinch but Oumakhanov is avoiding it.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Oumakhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oumakhanov throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Oumakhanov.

Malone gets tackled into the cage by Oumakhanov. Oumakhanov maintains the clinch.
Malone is trying to pull guard but Oumakhanov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oumakhanov working hard to break the clinch.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but Oumakhanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oumakhanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malone up against the cage.
Malone being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oumakhanov working hard to break the clinch.

Oumakhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fedor Oumakhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone takes one to the side of the head.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Oumakhanov.

It looks like Muggsy Malone has been cut.
Malone tries to clinch there but Oumakhanov circles away.
Oumakhanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oumakhanov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Malone staying out of range there.
Oumakhanov misses with a hook
and Malone counters with a one-two to the body.
Oumakhanov throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
Oumakhanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oumakhanov avoids it really well and circles away.

Oumakhanov clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malone wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone being controlled against the cage.
Oumakhanov just leaning against Malone, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Oumakhanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muggsy Malone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oumakhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muggsy Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Oumakhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oumakhanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Oumakhanov clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone prevents Oumakhanov from breaking the clinch.
Malone trying to land knees to the body.
Oumakhanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oumakhanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oumakhanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oumakhanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oumakhanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oumakhanov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Malone being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Oumakhanov.
Malone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oumakhanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oumakhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Oumakhanov rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
Malone is pressed up against the cage. Oumakhanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malone down to the mat. Malone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oumakhanov lands a head shot.

Malone drives through and clinches with Oumakhanov against the cage.
Oumakhanov slows down the pace here.

Malone tightens his grip and picks Oumakhanov up, before dumping him to the ground. Oumakhanov manages to land in guard.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oumakhanov is keeping the position for now.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oumakhanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oumakhanov is keeping the position for now.
Oumakhanov has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Oumakhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oumakhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oumakhanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oumakhanov throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
Malone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fedor Oumakhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oumakhanov looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
It looked like Malone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malone moves out of range of the strikes.
Oumakhanov misses with a double jab.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oumakhanov tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oumakhanov to the ground. Oumakhanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Malone backs off Oumakhanov throws a huge counter combo but Malone manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oumakhanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oumakhanov has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oumakhanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malone controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Oumakhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muggsy Malone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Oumakhanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oumakhanov is stalling here.
Oumakhanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oumakhanov's defenses.

It looks like Fedor Oumakhanov has been cut.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oumakhanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oumakhanov taking a breather.

Oumakhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oumakhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oumakhanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big right from Oumakhanov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone dives in and grabs Oumakhanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oumakhanov pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
Oumakhanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggsy Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone moves out of range as Oumakhanov strikes.
Malone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oumakhanov looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Oumakhanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Oumakhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oumakhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone shoots for a double leg takedown but Oumakhanov sprawls well. He's pushed Malone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oumakhanov throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oumakhanov throws out the jab.
Oumakhanov cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oumakhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone darts in trying to clinch
and Oumakhanov counters with a straight right hand.
Malone slips under a jab.
Malone slips a jab from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oumakhanov misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oumakhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oumakhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Oumakhanov throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Malone tries to counter by clinching up but Oumakhanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Oumakhanov coming out on top.
Malone tries for a takedown but Oumakhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oumakhanov throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Malone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malone tries to clinch but Oumakhanov moves out of range.
Muggsy Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oumakhanov throws a hook but Malone blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oumakhanov looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Malone slips a straight right by Oumakhanov.
The fighters circling - Oumakhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oumakhanov as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Oumakhanov.
Fedor Oumakhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Fedor Oumakhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malone is looking to clinch but Oumakhanov is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oumakhanov! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Oumakhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oumakhanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Oumakhanov!