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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War by Judas Priest. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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184 cm
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213 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mongo Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ares Constantinides!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinides fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone has managed to clinch.
Malone lands with a light punch inside.
Constantinides is trying to drag Malone to the mat but Malone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Malone.
Constantinides drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Malone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Constantinides.
Mongo Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ares Constantinides.
Malone pushes Constantinides back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Constantinides can't get the takedown.
Constantinides gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Constantinides stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Constantinides trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Constantinides postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantinides throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Constantinides tries for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Constantinides throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Constantinides has knee on belly momentarily but Malone bucks him off and regains half guard.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Constantinides sits in half guard.
Constantinides thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Constantinides sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Constantinides lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Constantinides tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Constantinides.
Malone throws a body punch but Constantinides moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Constantinides.
Constantinides misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Malone coming out on top.
Constantinides listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Constantinides slips the punch.
Malone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Mongo Malone has been cut.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Malone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Constantinides throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantinides connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Constantinides jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Constantinides throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinides closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Constantinides scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constantinides lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Constantinides thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Constantinides throwing strikes but Malone bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Constantinides lands a couple of elbows.
Constantinides drops back looking for a leg! Malone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malone manages to kick Constantinides off! Constantinides jumps back into Malone's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinides trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mongo Malone's cut.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Constantinides scores with a jab to the jaw.
Constantinides throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malone on the side of the head.
Constantinides scores with a nice head shot.
Constantinides getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Constantinides misses with a low kick.
Malone lands a head kick. Constantinides smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ares Constantinides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinides misses with a few strikes there.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constantinides paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ares Constantinides seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Constantinides fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Constantinides fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone leaves Constantinides with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinides bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Constantinides connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malone momentarily.
Constantinides bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Constantinides does it's job there.
Constantinides avoids the head kick by Malone.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
Constantinides throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Constantinides throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malone was covering up waiting for the punch and Constantinides finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.
Malone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Constantinides.
Constantinides throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Constantinides is controlling Malone's posture.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Constantinides is adopting a defensive guard.
Constantinides lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malone!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone suckers Constantinides into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Malone is now in Constantinides's guard!
Constantinides wants to sweep but no luck.
Constantinides looking to control.
Constantinides looking for a sweep. Not yet Constantinides, not yet.
Malone trying to control but Constantinides is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Constantinides looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malone wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Constantinides defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinides shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mongo Malone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Constantinides blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Constantinides has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Constantinides and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick from Malone lands but Constantinides takes it in his stride.
Ares Constantinides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinides manages to avoid it.
Constantinides avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Constantinides looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Constantinides.
Malone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinides.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Constantinides feints and as Malone raises his hands in defense, Constantinides changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Constantinides cracks Malone with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinides thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Constantinidesis looking to pass into half guard but Malone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Malone is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Constantinides keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Constantinides is keeping the position for now.
Constantinides seems keen to control Malone's posture.
Malone won't allow Constantinides to sweep him here.
Malone postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malone throws a head kick but Constantinides moves out of range.
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.
Malone misses with a jab to the body
and Constantinides makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for Constantinides.
Constantinides throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Constantinides.
Some wild striking there from Constantinides.
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone throws a hook but Constantinides avoids it easily.
Malone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Constantinides is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Constantinides advances position into side control!
Constantinides wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Malone prevents Constantinides from moving into mount.
Ares Constantinides is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Constantinides throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Constantinides remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Constantinides is trying to ground and pound but Malone uses the momentary lack of control by Constantinides to regain half guard.
Constantinides wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ares Constantinides.
I've got Constantinides winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Constantinides!
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energy
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