PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koks Fajter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Malenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koks Fajter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fajter
vs
Malenski

176 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koks Fajter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jericho Malenski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fajter shoots in but no luck this time.

Malenski gets caught flat footed, as Fajter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fajter is stalling in the full guard.
Malenski wants to stand and escape but Fajter is having none of it.
Fajter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fajter trying to control but Malenski is working from the bottom.
Malenski is looking to stand up but Fajter isn't so interested in that idea.
Fajter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fajter trying to control but Malenski is working from the bottom.
Fajter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fajter gets to his feet. Malenski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fajter shoots in but Malenski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fajter shoots in but Malenski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koks Fajter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fajter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malenski slips a jab and a cross from Fajter.
Fajter is breathing heavily.
Malenski misses with a series of wild punches.
Malenski lands with an overhand left.
Malenski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fajter circles away quickly and effectively.
Malenski fails to land with a series of punches.
Malenski swats away the attempt to clinch by Fajter.
Fajter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malenski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fajter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jericho Malenski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fajter shoots in for a takedown but Malenski shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Malenski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fajter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Malenski.
Fajter shoots for a takedown but Malenski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malenski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Malenski misses.
Malenski lands a really nice looking cross but Fajter seems unphased.
Malenski lands a with a good body shot.
Malenski lands with a nice body punch.
Malenski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malenski throws a right hand that Fajter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fajter also avoids with ease.
Malenski lands a jab to the head.
Fajter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho Malenski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malenski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malenski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malenski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malenski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malenski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fajter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malenski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malenski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fajter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malenski but Malenski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malenski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malenski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fajter shoots for a double leg takedown but Malenski sprawls well. He's pushed Fajter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malenski misses with a series of wild punches.
Fajter dodges the punch combination from Malenski.
Fajter shoots in for a takedown but Malenski shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Malenski scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Malenski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fajter doesn't seem phased though.
Malenski dodges the punch combination from Fajter.
Malenski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fajter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fajter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malenski.
Fajter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fajter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Malenski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fajter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Fajter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Fajter postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Malenski to stand up.
Fajter shoots in but Malenski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malenski slaps away a takedown attempt from Fajter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malenski slaps away a takedown attempt from Fajter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koks Fajter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fajter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malenski scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malenski stalks Fajter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fajter's face. Fajter staggers backwards, shaken.
Malenski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Malenski lands.
Malenski lands a glancing blow to the side of Fajter's head.
Malenski throws a right and a left that Fajter avoids nicely.
Malenski throws a nice looking combination but Fajter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malenski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fajter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Malenski's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fajter gets to his feet - Malenski follows without any prompting.
Fajter misses with a double jab.
Malenski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Malenski does no damage.
Malenski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Malenski duly obliges.
Malenski misses with a combination

and Fajter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malenski is trying to stand up here but Fajter is controlling him well.
Malenski won't allow Fajter to pass to mount.
Fajter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenski is trying to stand.
Fajter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Fajter stands up and beckons Malenski to join him on the feet.
Malenski lands a body shot.
Jericho Malenski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fajter fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Malenski scores with a four punch combination!
Malenski misses with a few strikes there.

Fajter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fajter is looking to take a break and control but Malenski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fajter is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fajter.
Fajter trying to control from half guard but Malenski is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fajter in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenski is refusing to be controlled, as Fajter sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fajter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malenski defending well though.
Fajter thows a huge punch but Malenski dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malenski cracks Fajter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malenski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malenski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fajter.
Malenski throws a nice looking combination but Fajter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fajter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fajter misses with a takedown attempt - Malenski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malenski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Malenski fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fajter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malenski punishes Fajter's body with a nice straight punch.
Fajter throws a head kick but Malenski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koks Fajter dominated that second round.
That's time! Fajter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Malenski lands with a straight right. Fajter didn't see that one coming.
Malenski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malenski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fajter throws a right and a left that Malenski avoids nicely.
Malenski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fajter counters with a takedown into side control.

Fajter decides to stand back up.
Fajter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malenski as he avoids it easily.
Malenski digs a good body shot into Fajter's ribs.
Malenski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice combination there by Malenski.
Malenski throws a good cross that connects.
Malenski scores with a one two! Fajter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fajter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Fajter.
Fajter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malenski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fajter somewhat.
Fajter fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koks Fajter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenski throws a combination. Fajter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malenski misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Fajter or perhaps it was just good defense by Malenski which made him look bad.
Fajter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fajter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malenski swivels and escapes.
Malenski lands with a nice combination. Fajter backs away looking to recover.
Fajter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malenski.
Malenski lands a jab to Fajter's midsection.
Fajter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malenski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fajter.
Malenski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malenski throws a right and a left that Fajter avoids nicely.

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.
No luck for Fajter with that takedown attempt.
Malenski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck for Fajter with that takedown attempt.
Fajter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fajter walks into a stiff left hand from Malenski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fajter.
Malenski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malenski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fajter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malenski works over Fajter's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fajter.

Fajter gets a takedown into half guard.
Malenski is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajter is trying to control the action in half guard but Malenski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fajter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fajter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fajter wants to take a breather but Malenski is having none of it.
Malenski is trying to stand up here but Fajter is controlling him well.
Fajter wants to free his trapped foot but Malenski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fajter wants to control but Malenski is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malenski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fajter wants to clinch up but Malenski keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Malenski as Fajter shoots in.
Malenski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malenski cracks Fajter with a good jab.
Horrible takedown by Fajter or perhaps it was just good defense by Malenski which made him look bad.
Fajter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malenski works over Fajter's head and body with a nice combination.
Malenski stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fajter.
Malenski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fajter shoots in looking for a takedown. Malenski tries to sprawl out of it but Fajter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malenski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malenski stuffs the takedown attempt from Fajter. Fajter gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jericho Malenski.
I think Malenski 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Malenski!