PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy Malboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Malboa
vs
Maxwell

182 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzy Malboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergio Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malboa has a takedown stuffed.
Maxwell feints a jab promting Malboa to slip. Maxwell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malboa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maxwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Malboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maxwell with a nice cross.
Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Malboa.
Maxwell leaves Malboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy Malboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malboa wants to clinch but Maxwell slips to the side

and Maxwell moves into the clinch.
Malboa is trying to pull guard but Maxwell has him pressed against the cage.
Malboa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malboa misses with a knee to the head.
Maxwell lands a shoulder strike.
Maxwell tries to throw a body punch but Malboa avoids it by throwing Maxwell back against the cage.
Malboa tries to circle away but Maxwell has him pinned against the cage.
Malboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maxwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maxwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maxwell has Malboa pressed against the cage, preventing Malboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malboa is trying to pull guard but Maxwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malboa tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Malboa back against the cage.
Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Malboa takes a shot to the head.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malboa wants to stall.
Malboa is trying to pull guard but Maxwell has him pressed against the cage.
Maxwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Malboa controls his hands.
Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Maxwell lands a shot to the body.
Malboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Maxwell has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Maxwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malboa.
Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Malboa's head.
A short right from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malboa blocks an uppercut.
Maxwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malboa backwards.
Maxwell has Malboa pressed against the cage, preventing Malboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Malboa.
Malboa jumps guard but Maxwell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malboas head.
Maxwell stalling against the cage.
Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maxwell.
Malboa jumps guard but Maxwell stands there with Malboa around his waist. Malboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malboa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maxwell just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Maxwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Malboa moves to clinch but Maxwell breaks away
and Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Malboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maxwell sprawls well. Maxwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxwell works over Malboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Malboa tries to clinch
and Malboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozzy Malboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malboa tries to clinch

and Maxwell counters by clinching up.
Maxwell misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malboa.
Malboa wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Malboa's head.
Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Malboa.
Malboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Malboa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Malboa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxwell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malboa stalling in the clinch but Maxwell improves position.
Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malboa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy Malboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malboa tries to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Maxwell fails to land.
Sergio Maxwell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Malboa is trying to stall.
Maxwell gets underhooks to prevent Malboa's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malboa looking to slow down the pace here.
Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malboa trying to stall but Maxwell improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Maxwell misses with the head strike.
Malboa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maxwell smiles and moves away.
Malboa fails to land the takedown.
Malboa shoots for a takedown but Maxwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Maxwell. Those never looked like landing.
Malboa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malboa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malboa just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell lands with a right hand.
Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
Malboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxwell lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Maxwell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell throws a combination. Malboa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maxwell digs a good hook to Malboa's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Maxwell clobbers Malboa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malboa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malboa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malboa shoots in for a takedown but Maxwell shows good takedown defense.
Malboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maxwell tries to avoid it but Malboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maxwell to the ground. Maxwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maxwell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sergio Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maxwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malboa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy Malboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maxwell throws out a powerful jab.
Malboa closes the distance but Maxwell moves to the side
and Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sergio Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Malboa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Maxwell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malboa's head.
Malboa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maxwell throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Malboa got wobbled bad by a big combination! Maxwell presses forward with punches and knees until Malboa stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Malboa closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Maxwell!