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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terryn Dall (ranked 1540 p4p, 173 weight class) and Malaki Lima (ranked 1049 p4p, 135 weight class). 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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268 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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215 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terryn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malaki Lima!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima wants to clinch
and Dall counters with a left and a right that stings Lima.
Dall staying out of range there.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lima.
Lima throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Lima.
Lima throws a series of strikes that have Dall backpedaling.
Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Lima throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Lima tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lima throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lima sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. Dall tries to sprawl out of it but Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall throws a combination that misses
and Lima counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima wanted to stand there but Dall had control of the position.
Lima wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall looking for subs off his back but Lima has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dall.
Dall is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Dall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Lima there.
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dall sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Lima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dall as he jumps to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Lima misses with a double jab
and Dall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lima is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dall - that landed with a thud.
Dall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dall.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall manages to break the clinch.
Lima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dall is trying to maintain a safe position but Lima gets an underhook and turns Dall into the cage.
Dall tries to land a knee to the head but Lima blocks with his arms.
Lima throws a head punch that misses.
Lima misses with the head strike.
Dall is trying to drag Lima to the mat but Lima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lima smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima blocks a jab.
Lima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dall is trying to defend but Lima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lima slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall's forehead.
Malaki Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lima working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Dall moves into full guard.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dall is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lima. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malaki Lima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lima throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lima tries to clinch
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Malaki Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Lima scores with a four punch combination!
Lima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Lima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Lima tries to land a body kick
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima shoots and misses
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall tries to bench press Lima off him but Lima keeps the position.
Lima just content to control the position.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malaki Lima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to bench press Lima off him but Lima keeps the position.
Dall is being controlled here.
Dall tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.
Lima controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall tries to control but Lima manages to take his back.
Lima controlling well, preventing Dall from escaping the position.
Lima biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dall is trying to break free.
Lima is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lima 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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