PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietrus Malkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkevicius is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Arch Enemy - We Will Rise. Katt Mamma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mamma
vs
Malkevicius

187 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katt Mamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietrus Malkevicius!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malkevicius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mamma wants to improve his position but Malkevicius is controlling well.

Malkevicius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Malkevicius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Malkevicius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamma is just riding it out for now. Malkevicius eventually gives up the hold.

Malkevicius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mamma sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamma is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamma actively working from the bottom here.
Mamma tries to get to full guard but Malkevicius has control of the leg.

Malkevicius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mamma gets back to full guard.
Malkevicius passes Mamma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Malkevicius is trying to work for a kimura but Mamma is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mamma wants to control but Malkevicius is keeping busy.
Mamma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malkevicius looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mamma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malkevicius defends well.
Mamma wants to sweep here but Malkevicius controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malkevicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamma is keeping the position for now.
Mamma is trying to control the position but Malkevicius postures up.
Malkevicius preventing the sweep.

Mamma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malkevicius defends it easily.

Malkevicius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malkevicius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malkevicius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malkevicius looking to pass the guard.
Mamma controls Malkevicius momentarily but Malkevicius frees himself.
Mamma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malkevicius defends well.
Malkevicius preventing the sweep.
Malkevicius advances position into side control!

Malkevicius is trying to get an arm triangle but Mamma is defending well.
Mamma gets back to half guard.
Malkevicius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malkevicius is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamma gets back to full guard.

Malkevicius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mamma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malkevicius has Mamma in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkevicius wants to sweep here but Mamma controlling him for the moment.

Malkevicius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamma won't allow Malkevicius to sweep him here.
Mamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malkevicius swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Malkevicius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamma preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamma stands and throws Malkevicius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malkevicius keeps working.
Malkevicius manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Katt Mamma will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mamma shoots in looking for a takedown but Malkevicius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mamma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mamma shoots and misses

and Malkevicius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malkevicius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Malkevicius goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mamma turns into him and now he's in Malkevicius's guard.
Mamma wants to control from the top but Malkevicius keeps moving.
Mamma tries to free his leg and advance position but Malkevicius is retaining full guard.

Malkevicius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Mamma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pietrus Malkevicius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Malkevicius has his foot on Mamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamma works his way back into a safe position though.
Mamma passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mamma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malkevicius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malkevicius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mamma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malkevicius tries to kick Mamma off but Mamma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mamma seems to be working for a kimura but Malkevicius defends the submission attempt.
Mamma wants to free his trapped foot but Malkevicius is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mamma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malkevicius has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malkevicius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malkevicius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamma looking to pass the guard.

Mamma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Malkevicius looking for subs off his back but Mamma has passed one foot through into half guard.

Mamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malkevicius sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamma prevents Malkevicius from improving his position.
Malkevicius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamma is looking for a kimura here.
Malkevicius gets back to full guard.
Malkevicius looking for a sweep. Not yet Malkevicius, not yet.

Malkevicius is looking for a triangle but Mamma pushes his legs off easily.
Malkevicius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malkevicius is breathing heavily.
Mamma gets full guard.
Mamma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malkevicius's guard.
Mamma passes into half guard.

Mamma is looking for a kimura here.
Malkevicius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Malkevicius is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Mamma seems to be looking for submissions.

Mamma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malkevicius is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malkevicius tries to roll over but Mamma keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pietrus Malkevicius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malkevicius counters with a left to the body.
Malkevicius throws a body punch but Mamma moves out of range.

Malkevicius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mamma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Malkevicius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamma is just riding it out for now. Malkevicius eventually gives up the hold.

Mamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Malkevicius is working for a submission of some sort.

Malkevicius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malkevicius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma manages to get to full guard.
Malkevicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamma is keeping the position for now.

Mamma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malkevicius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malkevicius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malkevicius won't allow Mamma to sweep him here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katt Mamma!