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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maloney has chosen Jump Around by House of Pain as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincenzo Langley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Langley actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Maloney seems content to control.
Maloney tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Maloney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maloney stands up from half guard.
Maloney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Langley sprawls well initially but Maloney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maloney content to control rather than advance.
Langley actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Maloney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maloney stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Langley tries to clinch up.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Langley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Langley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Langley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maloney to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Langley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Langley is trying to keep an underhook but Maloney manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maloney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Langley is looking for a sweep. Maloney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maloney content to control rather than advance.
Langley looking for submissions off his back.
Langley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is taking a breather. Langley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maloney decides to return to a standing position.
Maloney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Langley seems a little lost for a moment, as Maloney dominates the positioning.
Maloney working away.
Langley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maloney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney decides to return to a standing position.
Langley gets caught napping as Maloney dives in and scores a takedown. Langley manages to retain guard.
Langley kicks Maloney off and gets to his feet.
Maloney misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maloney swivels and escapes.
Langley is breathing heavily.
Maloney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maloney is trying to break the clinch but Langley is controlling him.
Langley has Maloney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maloney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincenzo Langley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maloney avoids a wild elbow strike from Langley.
Maloney turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maloney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maloney throws a head kick but Langley moves out of range.
Langley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Langley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maloney but Maloney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maloney throws a series of punches but Langley avoids them all with ease.
Maloney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Langley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maloney decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maloney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maloney controlling the action here.
Maloney decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Langley is looking to clinch.
Vincenzo Langley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Langley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maloney looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Langley kicks Maloney off and gets to his feet.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Langley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maloney is breathing heavily.
Maloney scores with a takedown into Langley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langley working a defensive guard here.
Langley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maloney manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langley throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley trying to control the position from guard on top but Maloney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langley stops Maloney from standing up.
Maloney is wriggling around but Langley manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maloney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Langley prevents Maloney from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maloney pushes Langley off and gets back to his feet.
Maloney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Langley avoids the head kick by Maloney.
Maloney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Langley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langley shoots in but Maloney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maloney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney works over Langley's head and body with a nice combination.
Maloney manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Langley on his heels. He'll look to pass Langley's guard now, I'm sure.
Maloney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Langley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maloney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maloney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maloney stands and steps away. Langley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomas Maloney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Langley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Langley gets tackled into the cage by Maloney. Maloney maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maloney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Langley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maloney throws a sloppy head kick and Langley moves out of range easily.
Langley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maloney scores with a takedown into Langley's guard.
Langley controls Maloney momentarily but Maloney frees himself.
Maloney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maloney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langley has his foot on Maloney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maloney works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney content to stall in guard here.
Langley is working an open guard so Maloney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maloney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Langley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maloney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maloney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Langley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Langley throws Maloney to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langley shoots in but no luck this time.
Maloney throws a sloppy head kick and Langley moves out of range easily.
Langley blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Maloney throws a head kick but Langley moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maloney.
Langley fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincenzo Langley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maloney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Langley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maloney pulls his head out easily.
Maloney postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Langley to stand up.
Maloney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maloney stalling.
Let's hope that Maloney has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thomas Maloney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Langley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney not doing much here.
Maloney is continuing to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maloney shoots in and bounces Langley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Langley is looking for a triangle but Maloney pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maloney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maloney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maloney!
Post fight, Thomas Maloney took to the microphone: 'when one of us irish go to war we all go to war'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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