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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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197 cm
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270 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Johnstown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstown lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnstown throws a head kick that misses.
Johnstown tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnstown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnstown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnstown lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Frankie Malone has been cut.
Johnstown throws a nice head kick!
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Malone.
Johnstown misses with a hook
and Malone counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnstown shrugs it off.
Johnstown is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnstown. Johnstown obviously looking to wear him down.
Malone throws a wild body kick that Johnstown sees coming a mile off.
Johnstown throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone defending well as Johnstown loads up on a big left hand.
Johnstown avoids the head kick by Malone.
Johnstown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Johnstown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnstown tests Malone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnstown was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstown.
Malone dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnstown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnstown.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnstown tries to clinch up.
Malone moves out of range as Johnstown throws a body kick.
Johnstown throws a lazy head kick
and Malone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnstown throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Johnstown throws a wild body kick that Malone sees coming a mile off.
Johnstown moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
Johnstown keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnstown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnstown moves into the clinch.
Johnstown blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstown keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnstown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malone manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Johnstown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnstown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malone is out of range.
Johnstown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malone.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Johnstown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnstown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
Johnstown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malone.
Malone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mack Johnstown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Malone.
Malone is trying to push Johnstown away but Johnstown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnstown pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown misses with an elbow strike.
Johnstown lands a left hand.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Johnstown.
Malone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnstown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnstown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnstown blocks a head kick by Malone.
Johnstown throws a combination that misses
and Malone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnstown misses with a low kick.
Malone pushes Johnstown up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnstown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnstown is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnstown down to the mat. Johnstown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malone throws a nice head kick!
Johnstown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnstown throws a push kick but Malone slaps the foot to one side.
Johnstown avoids the head kick by Malone.
A head kick misses from Johnstown.
Malone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnstown lands a lovely overhand right.
Malone tries to clinch there but Johnstown circles away.
Johnstown avoids the head kick by Malone.
Malone tries to clinch up but Johnstown circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnstown misses with a low kick.
Johnstown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malone.
Malone lands a big head kick that sends Johnstown tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Johnstown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mack Johnstown has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnstown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
Johnstown pushes Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnstown tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Johnstown back against the cage.
Johnstown lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Johnstown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone shoots in for a double leg but Johnstown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Johnstown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnstown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnstown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnstown.
Johnstown looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
Malone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mack Johnstown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnstown throws a big shot that misses.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Mack Johnstown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnstown is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Malone shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnstown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Johnstown throws a head kick that half lands.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mack Johnstown is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone checks a leg kick.
Johnstown lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnstown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown cracks Malone with an open hand slap.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Johnstown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malone manages to circle out of the way.
Johnstown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnstown misses with the combination.
Malone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malone scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnstown should have avoided that one.
Johnstown looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Johnstown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mack Johnstown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnstown misses with a head kick.
Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Johnstown missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Johnstown.
Malone is trying to push Johnstown away but Johnstown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnstown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnstown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mack Johnstown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Malone.
Johnstown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnstown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnstown managing to block the knees to the body from Malone.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Johnstown has him pressed against the cage.
Malone tries to pull guard but Johnstown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnstown has double underhooks.
Johnstown misses with some punches.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
Johnstown lands with a light punch inside.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses.
Malone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnstown after a bit of a struggle.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Johnstown has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnstown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnstown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Johnstown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Johnstown misses.
Malone throws a big counter head kick but Johnstown avoids it with no problem.
Johnstown throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Johnstown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malone doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid body kick from Malone.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnstown throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks.
Johnstown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnstown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to keep at a distance but Johnstown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone dodges an elbow strike from Johnstown.
Johnstown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone manages to pull guard.
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses. Malone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnstown's guard. Nice move by Malone!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnstown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnstown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Johnstown dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnstown throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Johnstown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malone is out of range and Johnstown settles back down.
Malone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Johnstown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnstown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malone just manages to avoid it.
Johnstown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnstown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone tries to counter with a clinch but Johnstown shakes him off and moves away.
Malone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnstown closes the distance and pushes Malone back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnstown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnstown throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Nice elbow from Johnstown.
Johnstown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Mack Johnstown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstown tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Johnstown back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Johnstown.
Malone breaks the clinch.
Malone slips a jab from Johnstown.
Johnstown throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnstown.
Johnstown throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnstown to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnstown connects with a looping right hand.
Johnstown throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malone.
Johnstown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnstown misses with a two punch combination.
Johnstown tries to bum rush Malone with a series of wild strikes but Malone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malone cracks the inside of Johnstown's front leg.
Malone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnstown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnstown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone lands a big head kick that sends Johnstown tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Johnstown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnstown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnstown misses with a low kick.
Johnstown looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnstown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone has closed the distance and engaged Johnstown in a clinch.
Johnstown misses with a body punch.
Malone jumps guard but Johnstown stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
Johnstown is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnstown down to the mat. Johnstown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mack Johnstown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Malone.
Johnstown moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone blocks the body kick.
Johnstown works the jab nicely.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnstown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnstown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnstown moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalone.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnstown throws a head kick that misses.
Mack Johnstown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnstown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone tries to clinch up but Johnstown circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone misses with a leg kick.
Malone throws a head kick but Johnstown moves out of range.
Johnstown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnstown scores with a spinning back kick!
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnstown tries to counter by clinching up but Malone breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnstown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnstown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnstown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnstown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnstown has managed to clinch.
Malone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnstown smiles and moves away.
Nice body punch from Johnstown.
A leg kick checked by Malone.
A head kick misses from Johnstown.
Malone feints a counter leg kick.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Johnstown slips the punch.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frankie Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Johnstown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Johnstown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnstown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Johnstown!
After winning the bout, Mack Johnstown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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