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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aneka Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debo Xanets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Debo Xanets has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aneka Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Debo Xanets!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone closes the distance and clinches.
Malone tries to stall but Xanets uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Xanets.
Xanets landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xanets landing knees to the body.
Malone is trying to break free.
Xanets lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Xanets holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xanets pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xanets clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Xanets avoiding damage.
Xanets lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malone's defenses.
It looks like Aneka Malone has been cut.
Malone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Xanets is stalling here.
Xanets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malone's defenses.
Xanets putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xanets content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Malone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Xanets is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malone is looking to control Xanets's arms but Xanets gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malone has his back to the cage.
Xanets lands a nice knee to the body.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Xanets dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xanets stalls.
Xanets receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Xanets scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanets leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Debo Xanets.
Xanets rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Xanets landing knees to the body.
Xanets landing knees to the body.
Xanets landing knees to the head.
Xanets dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xanets utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xanets controlling the action here for a moment.
Xanets is pushing Malone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xanets landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xanets lands a knee to the body.
Xanets stalling in the clinch.
Xanets lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Xanets.
Xanets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Xanets stops a takedown attempt from Malone.
Xanets stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xanets.
Malone looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aneka Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xanets's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Malone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Xanets.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but Xanets shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xanets.
Nice elbow from Xanets.
Xanets is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Xanets will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malone up against the cage.
Xanets lands an elbow that stopped Malone in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Xanets to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debo Xanets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aneka Malone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xanets misses with a few strikes there.
Xanets gets a clinch.
Malone wants to get back to striking at distance but Xanets won't allow it.
Xanets lands a damaging elbow.
Xanets just leaning against Malone, taking a breather.
Xanets avoiding damage.
Debo Xanets seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xanets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Xanets has him pressed against the cage.
Xanets working Malone over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but Xanets shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xanets working Malone over with knees to the body.
Xanets lands a damaging elbow.
Xanets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malone's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone wants to break free but Xanets has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Xanets - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Xanets continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Xanets lands a good knee to the midsection. Malone won't want to take too many of those.
Xanets lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Xanets lands a knee to the head.
Xanets lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Xanets lands a nice elbow.
Xanets taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Xanets avoiding damage.
Xanets stalling the fight.
Come on Xanets - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Debo Xanets.
Malone clinches up with Xanets and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanets stalling in the clinch.
Xanets stalling in the clinch.
Xanets lands an elbow inside.
Xanets utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Xanets.
Malone is trying to push Xanets away but Xanets has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xanets landing knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xanets.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Xanets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanets has Malone pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Xanets's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Xanets is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Debo Xanets.
Xanets clinches.
Xanets has Malone pushed against the cage.
Xanets working Malone over with knees to the body.
Xanets keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xanets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Xanets taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Xanets takes a shot to the head.
Xanets lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Xanets.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xanets stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malone has Xanets pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xanets manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aneka Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanets lands a nice elbow.
Xanets will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malone up against the cage.
Xanets lands a damaging elbow.
Malone working hard to break the clinch.
Malone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xanets lands a nice elbow.
Malone looking to slow down the pace here.
Xanets putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xanets landing knees to the body.
Xanets slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xanets.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debo Xanets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aneka Malone's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xanets moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Xanets.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xanets.
Xanets effectively controlling the action here.
Xanets lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xanets gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanets scores a nice knee to the body.
Malone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xanets is defending well for now.
Xanets is stalling here.
Xanets slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xanets.
Xanets lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Xanets stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Debo Xanets.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Xanets avoids it.
Xanets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Xanets landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xanets landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xanets lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Xanets using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Xanets putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xanets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanets lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Xanets.
Xanets is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xanets effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Malone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xanets lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Malone is working for takedown but Xanets is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xanets effectively controlling the action here.
Xanets avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanets lands a knee to the head.
Xanets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Xanets landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Xanets obliges.
Xanets using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Xanets.
Xanets is stalling here.
Malone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Xanets.
Xanets displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malone up against the cage.
Xanets effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Debo Xanets.
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Xanets. Xanets maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone is working for takedown but Xanets is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aneka Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xanets leaning against his opponent.
Knees to the body from Xanets.
Malone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Xanets lands a good knee to the midsection. Malone won't want to take too many of those.
Xanets lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Xanets landing knees to the body.
Xanets is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aneka Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Debo Xanets is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xanets stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Debo Xanets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xanets 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debo Xanets!
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energy
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FIGHT
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