PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Malone Jr's choice of entrance music: Who Let the Dogs Out. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nice
vs
Malone Jr

190 cm
28
204 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

195 cm
26
223 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
Voodoo Nutrition

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Spartan Nutrition

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 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dee Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice lands with an overhand left.
Malone Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malone Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Dee Nice has been cut.
Nice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malone Jr avoids the body shot from Nice.
Good shot there by Nice.
Nice scores with a shot to the body.

Malone Jr gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice working hard to break the clinch.
Nice tries a body shot but Malone Jr blocks it.
Nice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Malone Jr.
Nice blocks a body shot from Malone Jr.
Nice prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malone Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nice backwards.
We've been informed that Malone Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malone Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malone Jr tries a body shot but Nice blocks it.
Malone Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nice's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Nice controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone Jr.
Nice has had enough of the clinch but Malone Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Malone Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone Jr stalling against the cage.
Malone Jr pushes Nice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice is trying to break the clinch but Malone Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Nice tries to throw a body punch but Malone Jr avoids it by throwing Nice back against the cage.
Nice can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malone Jr.
Nice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice pushes Malone Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice slips a jab and a cross from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dee Nice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone Jr.
Malone Jr throws a body punch but Nice moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Malone Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malone Jr momentarily.
Nice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice misses with a series of wild punches.
Malone Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nice as he jumps to the side.

Malone Jr has closed the distance and engaged Nice in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nice backwards.
Malone Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Nice tries to break the clinch but Malone Jr is controlling the position.
Malone Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nice.
Nice lands a body punch.
Nice can't break the clinch.
Malone Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nice's elbow.
Nice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malone Jr is trying to drag Nice to the mat but Nice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malone Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone Jr as Nice tries to tie him up.
Nice cracks Malone Jr with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone Jr.

Nice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice digs a good hook to Malone Jr's body.
Nice slips under a jab from Malone Jr.
Nice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr tries to move into range but Nice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defending well as Malone Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Nice misses with an uppercut.
Nice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone Jr's hands.
Malone Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Malone Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nice. Malone Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice scores with a shot to the body.
Nice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Malone Jr pushes Nice up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zoey Malone Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dee Nice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Malone Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Nice coming out on top.
Malone Jr slips under a jab from Nice.

Nice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice misses with a punch to the body.
Nice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice tries to break free but Malone Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Malone Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice presses Malone Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice digs a right hand underneath Malone Jr's ribcage. Malone Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malone Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nice to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone Jr gets through Nice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Nice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malone Jr swings for the body but Nice moves out of range.
Malone Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Nice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone Jr throws a body punch but Nice moves out of range.
Nice misses with a two punch combination.
Malone Jr with the counter takedown but Nice avoids it easily.
Malone Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nice.
Malone Jr tries to clinch up.
Malone Jr misses with a left hand
and Nice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Nice circles away.
Nice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malone Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malone Jr tries to clinch there but Nice circles away.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nice was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cracks Malone Jr with a good jab.
Nice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone Jr.
Nice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Nice counter with a right hand.
Nice lands a jab to Malone Jr's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone Jr loads up on a big right hand but Nice slips the punch.
Nice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malone Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nice.
Nice cracks the inside of Malone Jr's front leg.
Malone Jr slips a jab from Nice.
It looks like Nice has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Malone Jr tries to clinch there but Nice circles away.
Nice wants to clinch but Malone Jr slips to the side
and Malone Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Malone Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr throws the left hand but Nice avoids the punch easily.
Malone Jr looks to land a combination but Nice avoids it well.
Malone Jr misses with a hook. Nice ducked under it nicely.
Malone Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nice.
Malone Jr with the counter takedown but Nice avoids it easily.
Malone Jr shoots in but Nice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nice misses the target.
Dee Nice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone Jr.
Nice throws a solid leg kick but Malone Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nice.
Nice connects with a body shot.
Nice stuffs the takedown.
Malone Jr is breathing heavily.
Nice jabs Malone Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nice.
Nice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice scores with a three punch combo!
Nice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malone Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice just misses with a punch to the body.
Dee Nice is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice misses with a hook. Malone Jr ducked under it nicely.

Malone Jr has Nice up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice tries to circle away but Malone Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Nice is trying to break the clinch but Malone Jr is controlling him.
Malone Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malone Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Nice lands.
Nice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malone Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Malone Jr rushes Nice and presses him up against the cage.
Malone Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nice's elbow.
Nice works on Malone Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Nice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malone Jr misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dee Nice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dee Nice'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!

Nice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Malone Jr clinches up with Nice and pushes him back against the cage.
Malone Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice tries to break the clinch but Malone Jr is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Malone Jr.
Nice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malone Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nice prevents it.
Malone Jr misses with some punches.
Nice prevents a body shot from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr keeps control of Nice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malone Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Nice tries to break free but Malone Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Nice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Nice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nice.
Nice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malone Jr tries to clinch there but Nice circles away.
Malone Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nice.
Nice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Malone Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malone Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Dee Nice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone Jr.
Nice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone Jr manages to avoid it.
Nice throws a nice looking combination but Malone Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malone Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nice.
Malone Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Malone Jr.
Nice misses with a hook. Malone Jr ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Nice as he connects with a hook.
Malone Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Nice circles away.
Malone Jr blocks a jab.
Nice connects with a body shot that sends Malone Jr's belly button to the back.
Nice throws a big shot that misses.
Nice thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Nice misses.
Malone Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Nice shakes him off and moves away.
Nice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone Jr shoots in for a takedown but Nice shows good takedown defense.
Nice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nice was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.

Malone Jr has closed the distance and engaged Nice in a clinch.
Nice can't break the clinch.
Malone Jr is looking for a takedown.
Malone Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr looking to stall.
Nice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice takes a shot to the head.

Nice breaks from the clinch.
Nice misses with a wild body shot.
Nice misses with an uppercut. Malone Jr saw that one coming.
Malone Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone Jr tries for a takedown but Nice circles away easily
and Nice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malone Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Malone Jr.
Nice misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Malone Jr both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Nice.
Nice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut
and Malone Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice looks to land a right hand but Malone Jr moved out of range.
Nice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice loads up on a big right hand but Malone Jr slips the punch.
Nice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Malone Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Nice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Nice!
The defeated Zoey Malone Jr had this to say: 'I want to thank EP for the shot at getting the belt I lost back. I'm undersized for the heavyweight so I'm going to have to stop eating so many cookies and start fighting at 205. '.