PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Cockburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music. William Cockburn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmonray Malapitan's chin.

Cockburn
vs
Malapitan

175 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Cockburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockburn has his takedown stuffed

and Malapitan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Malapitan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Cockburn looking for submissions off his back.
Cockburn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malapitan.

Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cockburn sees it coming and defends easily.

Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.

Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Malapitan is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cockburn defends it well.
Cockburn is looking to improve his position.
Malapitan wants to stand but Cockburn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Cockburn defends the submission attempt.

Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.

Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malapitan looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.

Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cockburn wants to get back to full guard.

Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cockburn is defending against the submission attempts here by Malapitan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Malapitan wants to control but Cockburn is keeping him busy.

Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.

Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.

Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Cockburn is working away.

Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Cockburn defends the submission attempt.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Cockburn is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cockburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.

Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but Cockburn is defending well.

Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan prevents Cockburn from improving his position.

Cockburn actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmonray Malapitan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Malapitan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Malapitan throws a strike aimed at the side of Cockburn's head but Cockburn avoids it well.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cockburn keeps working.
Cockburn tries to improve position but can't.

Malapitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Malapitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockburn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cockburn is refusing to be controlled, as Malapitan sits in half guard.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.

Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malapitan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan thows a huge punch but Cockburn dodges it nicely.

Cockburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cockburn wants to get back to full guard.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Cockburn is working away.

Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cockburn sees it coming and defends easily.

Cockburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malapitan pulls his head out easily.
Malapitan is trying to control. Cockburn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.

Cockburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
Cockburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cockburn.
Malapitan trying to control but Cockburn is working from the bottom.

Cockburn has his foot on Malapitan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malapitan works his way back into a safe position though.
Malapitan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan trying to control but Cockburn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan with a nice head shot there.
Malapitan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan scoring with punches to the head and body.

Cockburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cockburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Cockburn keeps moving.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cockburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malapitan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malapitan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cockburn keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malapitan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockburn can't keep his opponent in guard - Malapitan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cockburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cockburn wants to sweep but no luck.

Cockburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malapitan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Cockburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Cockburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cockburn working for a triangle but Malapitan defends it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Malapitan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Malapitan forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dmonray Malapitan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cockburn tries for a takedown but Malapitan manages to get underhooks.

Malapitan decides to pull guard.

Malapitan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cockburn stands and throws Malapitan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malapitan is trying to improve his position.

Cockburn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malapitan, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malapitan wants to improve his position but Cockburn is controlling well.
Malapitan wants to control but Cockburn is keeping busy.
Malapitan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cockburn is working for a kimura but Malapitan is defending it quite comfortably.

Cockburn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malapitan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malapitan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malapitan keeping full guard, as Cockburn tries to pass.
Cockburn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Cockburn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

Cockburn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cockburn working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cockburn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malapitan is trying to improve his position.
Dmonray Malapitan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malapitan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cockburn's best efforts.
Malapitan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
William Cockburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmonray Malapitan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockburn thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dmonray Malapitan.
Well Malapitan 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmonray Malapitan!