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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Aarons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raje Malapitan's chin.
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150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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168 cm
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130 lbs
8 - 17 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Aarons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aarons.
Malapitan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aarons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aarons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malapitan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aarons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aarons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aarons tries for a kimura but Malapitan is defending well.
Aarons goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Malapitan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aarons but great work by Malapitan.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Aarons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malapitan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aarons, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aarons tries to bench press Malapitan off him but Malapitan keeps the position.
Malapitan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aarons has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malapitan but great work by Aarons.
Aarons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aarons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons swings around for an armbar but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aarons's guard.
Malapitan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aarons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aarons stops Malapitan from passing to mount.
Malapitan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aarons has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malapitan but great work by Aarons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Malapitan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aarons but great work by Malapitan.
Malapitan works to advance to full mount. Aarons defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Malapitan wants to control the pace but Aarons is squirming around nicely.
Malapitan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aarons is on top in guard.
Aarons drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malapitan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malapitan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malapitan!
Malapitan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aarons, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malapitan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aarons is trying to control Malapitan's posture but Malapitan avoids it.
Malapitan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aarons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raje Malapitan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aarons shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense.
Aarons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malapitan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aarons somewhat.
Malapitan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malapitan lands in his opponent's guard.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aarons is keeping the position for now.
Malapitan advances to half guard.
Malapitan is keen to just control but Aarons is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to advance position but Aarons counters by regaining guard.
Malapitan trying to move into half guard but instead Aarons has managed to sweep!
Malapitan wants to sweep but no luck.
Aarons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malapitan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malapitan has escaped and now he's on top!
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Aarons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aarons drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malapitan dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aarons is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aarons has escaped and now he's on top!
Aarons preventing the sweep.
Aarons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malapitan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aarons, into his guard.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan has gone for a leg lock! Aarons slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malapitan's guard.
Aarons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malapitan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aarons, into his guard.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Aarons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aarons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malapitan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aarons, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malapitan forces his way into half guard.
Aarons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarons looking for a guillotine here but Malapitan defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aarons throws a nice looking combination but Malapitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Aarons as Malapitan shoots in.
Aarons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malapitan pinned against the cage. Malapitan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malapitan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aarons to the ground. Malapitan is now in Aarons's guard.
Raje Malapitan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malapitan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aarons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aarons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aarons!
Malapitan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aarons's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan gets full guard.
Aarons has gone for a leg lock! Malapitan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aarons's guard.
Aarons working for a triangle but Malapitan defends it easily.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aarons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Aarons keeps moving.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Aarons keeps moving.
Malapitan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aarons is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aarons has escaped and now he's on top!
Aarons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malapitan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malapitan has escaped and now he's on top!
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Aarons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malapitan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Malapitan wants to sweep here but Aarons controlling him for the moment.
Aarons drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malapitan dives on top into guard.
Malapitan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aarons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarons manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malapitan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aarons is working for a submission of some sort.
Aarons is trying to work for a kimura but Malapitan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aarons but Aarons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aarons shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense.
Malapitan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aarons pinned against the cage. Aarons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malapitan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aarons avoids it really well and circles away.
Henry Aarons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raje Malapitan.
Malapitan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aarons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malapitan tries to improve position but can't.
Aarons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malapitan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aarons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aarons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aarons is working for a kimura but Malapitan is defending it quite comfortably.
Aarons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malapitan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Malapitan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aarons has cracked it and Malapitan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aarons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Aarons!
After the fight, Henry Aarons was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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