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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Dunlap (ranked 5621 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khasey Malki (ranked 6209 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Dunlap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khasey Malki!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunlap tries to sprawl but Malki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Malki is looking to stall here but Dunlap recovers full guard.
Malki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dunlap has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Malki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Malki manages to pull guard.
Malki controls Dunlap momentarily but Dunlap frees himself.
Dunlap with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunlap throws a big elbow that misses.
Malki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunlap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunlap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malki is working an open guard so Dunlap takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Khasey Malki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dunlap was covering up waiting for the punch and Malki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dunlap pulls Malki in close to his closed guard and prevents Malki from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap keeping full guard, as Malki tries to pass.
Dunlap wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunlap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunlap has Malki pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malki throws an elbow that misses. Dunlap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malki's guard. Nice move by Dunlap!
Dunlap really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dunlap is in close to Malki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunlap content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malki is trying to control the position but Dunlap postures up.
Dunlap stands up from Malki's guard - Dunlap perhaps looking for a knockout.
Malki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malki looking to sit in guard and control but Dunlap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dunlap stands and steps away. Malki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dunlap!
Malki looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunlap manages to get back to half guard.
Dunlap tries to roll over but Malki keeps him under control.
Dunlap keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Dunlap dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dunlap's guard.
Malki looking to sit in guard and control but Dunlap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dunlap throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunlap would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dunlap manages to get himself to full guard.
Malki trying to control but Dunlap is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malki preventing the sweep.
Malki is looking to work some ground and pound but Dunlap has wrist control.
Dunlap wants to sweep here but Malki controlling him for the moment.
Dunlap trying to control the position here.
Malki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malki wants to control from the top but Dunlap keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malki being controlled here momentarily.
Dunlap keeping moving, preventing Malki from controlling successfully.
Dunlap seems keen to control Malki's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malki drives through and clinches with Dunlap against the cage.
Malki digs a right hand into Dunlap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dunlap's gas tank.
Malki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malki closes the distance and clinches.
Malki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dunlap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dunlap pulls Malki in close to prevent any damage.
Malki stops Dunlap from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap pulls Malki in close to his closed guard and prevents Malki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malki tries to stand but Dunlap is controlling from the bottom.
Dunlap has an active guard here but Malki has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunlap tries to kick Malki off but Malki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khasey Malki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dunlap is looking to clinch but Malki is avoiding it.
Malki looks to land a right hand but Dunlap moved out of range.
Malki clinches up with Dunlap and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunlap is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malki is defending well.
Dunlap gets control of Malki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dunlap will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dunlap pulls Malki in close to prevent any damage.
Dunlap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malki wants to control from the top but Dunlap keeps moving.
Malki wants to stand but Dunlap has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlap is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dunlap controlling Malki's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malki misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malki.
Randy Dunlap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Dunlap is right now.
Malki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dunlap rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malki's guard! Nice work there by Dunlap!
Malki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunlap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dunlap decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malki, up you get!
Dunlap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malki scores with a jab to the body.
Dunlap goes for a double leg but Malki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malki continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Dunlap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malki fails to land with a series of punches.
Malki throws a series of punches but Dunlap moves out of range.
Malki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dunlap drags the fight down to the ground.
Malki content to stall in guard here.
Dunlap manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Malki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Dunlap was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malki.
Dunlap misses with a head kick.
Malki clinches.
Malki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dunlap manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunlap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malki, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunlap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dunlap enables Malki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dunlap manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dunlap has his hands on Malki's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Dunlap.
I think Dunlap 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Dunlap!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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