PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maleko Mahoe (ranked 6015 p4p, 191 weight class) and Kid Old Young (ranked 7976 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Mahoe
vs
Old Young

195 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

208 cm
23
288 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

MKFC

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maleko Mahoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Old Young!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Old Young takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Old Young with an uppercut!
Mahoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Mahoe misses.
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
A combination from Old Young does no damage.
Old Young takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Old Young looks to land a combination but Mahoe avoids it well.
Old Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Old Young holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Old Young tightens his grip and picks Mahoe up, before dumping him to the ground. Mahoe manages to land in guard.

Mahoe is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Old Young is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mahoe can't fight it off and eventually Old Young manages to take the fight to the floor. Mahoe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Old Young wants to control from the top but Mahoe keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Young wants to pass the guard but Mahoe is keeping the position.
Old Young postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mahoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Old Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Old Young missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Old Young working his ground and pound in the gym.
Old Young stays in close to Mahoe's body and controls the position.
Old Young connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Old Young preventing the sweep.
Mahoe keeping moving, preventing Old Young from controlling successfully.
Old Young is looking to stand up but Mahoe won't let him.
Mahoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Old Young wants to pass the guard but Mahoe is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahoe misses with a looping left.

Old Young closes the distance and clinches.
Old Young lands an elbow inside that Mahoe shrugs off.

It looks like Maleko Mahoe has been cut.

Old Young has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mahoe uses from the top position.
Mahoe stops Old Young from standing up.
Old Young controls Mahoe momentarily but Mahoe frees himself.
Mahoe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Old Young has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahoe has managed to get both his arms back between Old Young's legs - danger averted.
Mahoe stopping the sweep attempt from Old Young.
Mahoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Old Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahoe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Old Young is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mahoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Old Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Old Young throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mahoe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mahoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Old Young backs up against the ropes.
Mahoe connects with a jab.

Old Young drives through and clinches with Mahoe against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Old Young drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoe gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Old Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoe connects with a looping right hand.
Old Young throws a head kick but Mahoe moves out of range.
Mahoe lands a jab-cross combination.

Old Young pushes Mahoe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Old Young as Mahoe tries to tie him up.

Old Young turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mahoe wants to control but Old Young postures up.
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 Maleko Mahoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maleko Mahoe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Old Young fails to land the takedown.
Mahoe moves into range and connects with a jab.

Old Young gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Old Young - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Old Young.
Old Young is looking for a takedown.

Old Young breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Mahoe as he checks the leg kick.
Mahoe with a hook.
Old Young misses with a takedown
and Mahoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Maleko Mahoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Old Young.
Old Young fails with the takedown
and Old Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Old Young is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoe scores with a nice head shot.
Old Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahoe's waist but Mahoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Old Young off to one side.
A cross from Mahoe lands.
Nice body punch from Mahoe.
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Maleko Mahoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoe scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahoe. That snapped Old Young's head back.
Mahoe lands a body shot.
Mahoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Old Young.
Maleko Mahoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahoe cracks Old Young with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Maleko Mahoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahoe fails to land with a series of punches.

Old Young fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahoe to the ground. Old Young is now in Mahoe's guard.
Old Young wants to control from the top but Mahoe keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe wants to sweep here but Old Young controlling him for the moment.
Old Young trying to control but Mahoe is working from the bottom.
Old Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahoe wants to get back to his feet but Old Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mahoe has a closed guard, preventing Old Young from standing up.
Old Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old Young with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Old Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mahoe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mahoe trying to keep a closed guard but Old Young is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Old Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Old Young scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe keeping full guard, as Old Young tries to pass.
Mahoe trying to control the position.
Old Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Old Young has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mahoe is proving hard to escape from.
Old Young slips nicely into half guard.
Mahoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Old Young can do to turn this around?
Old Young tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mahoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maleko Mahoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maleko Mahoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mahoe works over Old Young's head and body with a nice combination.
Old Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Mahoe.
Mahoe lands with a straight right. Old Young didn't see that one coming.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Old Young. Old Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Old Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahoe avoids the head kick by Old Young.
Old Young misses with a left hand
and Mahoe counters with a straight right hand.
Old Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Old Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahoe lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Old Young closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Old Young lands a nice uppercut.
Old Young fails to pull guard.
Old Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maleko Mahoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Old Young.
Old Young has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Old Young tries for a takedown but Mahoe manages to get underhooks.
Mahoe trying to stall but Old Young improves his position.
Mahoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoe trying to stall but Old Young improves his position.
Mahoe is looking to control Old Young's arms but Old Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahoe has his back to the ropes.
The referee calls for Old Young to work.
Mahoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Old Young.
Old Young is trying to pull guard but Mahoe turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Old Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Old Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Old Young wants to clinch up but Mahoe keeps it at a distance.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mahoe duly obliges.
Mahoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Old Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahoe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahoe lands with a hook. Old Young tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahoe scores with a punch to the head.
Mahoe lands a slapping body shot.
Mahoe connects with a right hand. Old Young shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe scores with a hook to the body. Old Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe cracks Old Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

Old Young clinches up against the ropes.
Mahoe is trying to force a seperation but Old Young has the dominant position.
Old Young wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoe fails to land.
Old Young is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahoe is defending well for now.
Mahoe is looking to control Old Young's arms but Old Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahoe has his back to the ropes.
Kid Old Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Old Young as Mahoe tries to tie him up.

Old Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Old Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Old Young scores with a four punch combination!
Mahoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Old Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Old Young with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Old Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Old Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maleko Mahoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoe cracks Old Young with a good jab.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Old Young with an uppercut!
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Old Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Old Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
Old Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Old Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Old Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahoe's waist but Mahoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Old Young off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maleko Mahoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahoe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maleko Mahoe!
A relieved looking Maleko Mahoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.