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Event: Combate 10: Scott vs. Shabazz     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Malvo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tzien counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malvo thinking.
A jab from Malvo misses.
Malvo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malvo throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien misses with a body kick.
Malvo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tzien checks it well.
Tzien moves out of range of the strikes.
Malvo lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Malvo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malvo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tzien counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien slips under a jab.
Tzien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tzien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malvo.
Malvo scores with a jab.#T1#
Malvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tzien manages to avoid it.
Tzien on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malvo lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
Tzien checks a leg kick.
Malvo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tzien.
Malvo throws a big shot that misses.
Tzien throws out a counter right but Malvo avoids it with no problem.
Malvo takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
Tzien thinks about the counter body kick.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Tzien scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malvo misses the body punch
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Malvo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo scores with a jab.
Malvo misses with a shot to the body
and Tzien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malvo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tzien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Tzien's knee but Tzien avoids it well.
Malvo misses the jab.
Tzien tries to counter with a clinch but Malvo shakes him off and moves away.
Malvo digs a good body shot into Tzien's ribs.
Tzien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tzien slips under a jab.
Malvo lands with an overhand left.
Tzien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malvo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tzien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Malvo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malvo misses the body punch
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malvo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tzien should have avoided that one.
Malvo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo misses the jab.
Tzien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tzien misses with a looping right.
Malvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Malvo throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.
Tzien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tzien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Tzien clobbers Malvo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malvo.
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malvo throws a hook to the side of Tzien's head but Tzien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Malvo there.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Malvo cracks Tzien with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Malvo misses the target.
Tzien throws out a counter right but Malvo avoids it with no problem.
Malvo is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzien steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Malvo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tzien counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tzien blocks a jab.
Tzien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malvo tried to score with a low kick but Tzien checks it.
Malvo misses with a looping left.
Malvo misses with a jab to the body
and Tzien counters with a solid body kick.
Good leg kick by Tzien.
Sloppy strikes from Malvo. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Malvo - just one landing.
Tzien lands a jab to the nose.
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tzien appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Malvo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tzien. Tzien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Tzien ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo cracks Tzien with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malvo motions for Tzien to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo throws a lazy right hand but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Tzien.
Tzien lands a head shot.
Malvo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Tzien counter with a right hand.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo misses with a hook
and Tzien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Tzien steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tzien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malvo's head backwards.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo misses the body punch
and Tzien counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Tzien.
Malvo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tzien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tzien.
Tzien throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tzien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malvo momentarily.
Lorne Malvo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malvo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tzien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo with a jab.
Tzien checks a leg kick.
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Tzien steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Malvo misses with a leg kick
and Tzien counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tzien connects with a right hand. Malvo shakes it off.
Tzien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malvo misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Tzien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malvo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tzien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tzien keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malvo misses with a straight right.
Malvo misses with an uppercut
letting Tzien counter with a right hand.
Malvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tzien avoids the body shot from Malvo.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Malvo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tzien counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Malvo misses with a body shot
and Tzien counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Tzien.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tzien.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Tzien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tzien lands a really nice looking cross but Malvo seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hratch Tzien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Malvo.
Malvo lands a body shot.
Malvo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malvo lands a nice hook to Tzien's body. Tzien takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tzien makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tzien.
Tzien is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malvo with a body shot.
Malvo misses with a looping right.
Malvo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malvo misses with a body punch
and Tzien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malvo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malvo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malvo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tzien counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Malvo misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Tzien holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tzien lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malvo takes a shot to the head.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tzien.
Malvo blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Good body shot from Tzien.
Malvo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Malvo.
Malvo blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Tzien controls the action.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Tzien lands with a light punch inside.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Tzien.
Malvo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tzien lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malvo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Tzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malvo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tzien.#BC#
Malvo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malvo scores with a nice strike.
Malvo misses with a right hand
and Tzien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malvo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tzien doesn't seem bothered though.
Malvo throws an overhand right that lands on Tzien's shoulder, as Tzien tries to avoid the shot.
Tzien appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malvo misses with a left hand
and Tzien counters with a body kick that stops Malvo in his tracks momentarily.
Malvo throws a hook but Tzien avoids it easily.
Malvo is looking to chop away at Tzien's legs.
Tzien fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malvo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tzien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo. #T3#
Malvo cracks Tzien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tzien was well out of range. Poor timing from Malvo.
Malvo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tzien counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Malvo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tzien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tzien looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
Tzien darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tzien slips under a jab from Malvo.
Malvo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malvo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
A lazy left from Malvo finds it's target.
Tzien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tzien counters with a solid body kick.
Malvo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malvo misses with a leg kick
and Tzien makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tzien avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tzien! But no joy.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tzien with a nice calf kick.
Malvo misses with a few strikes there.
Malvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Tzien counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hratch Tzien.
Well Tzien 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hratch Tzien!

Our winner, Hratch Tzien, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Malvo off balance momentarily.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malvo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corassa misses with a kick to the body
and Malvo counters with an inside leg kick.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Corassa.
Malvo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malvo thumps Corassa with a low kick.
Malvo throws a shot from downtown. Corassa moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Malvo - just one landing.
Malvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Corassa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malvo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malvo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corassa's head backwards.
Corassa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malvo throws a hook but Corassa avoids it easily.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malvo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corassa counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Malvo throws a push kick but Corassa slaps the foot to one side.
Malvo throws a leg kick that misses.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corassa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corassa, as that shot connected.
Malvo misses with a few strikes there.
Malvo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corassa finds it's way round the side to connect with Malvo's head.
Corassa throws a body kick that misses.
Malvo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corassa. Corassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corassa keeps Malvo at a distance using the push kick.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malvo momentarily.
Corassa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Malvo throws a sloppy head kick and Corassa moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Malvo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Corassa down.
Corassa walks into a left hand.
Corassa throws a body kick that misses.
Malvo tried to counter with a leg kick but Corassa avoided it.#T2#
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Corassa scores with a nice right hand.
Malvo shoots for a takedown but Corassa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malvo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Malvo lands a nice hook to Corassa's body. Corassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corassa throws an off balance right hand
and Malvo counters with an inside leg kick.
Corassa thuds a left hand into Malvo's body.
Corassa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corassa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Malvo connects with a jab.
Corassa misses with a shot to the body
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Corassa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malvo doesn't seem bothered though.
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corassa.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malvo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malvo throws a right hand that misses
and Corassa counters with a low kick, right behind Malvo 's knee.
Corassa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malvo with the inside leg kick.
Malvo loads up on a big right hand but Corassa slips the punch.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Corassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corassa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malvo finds it's way round the side to connect with Corassa's head.
Malvo wants to slow Corassa down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa thumps Malvo with a low kick.#T4#
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
Malvo throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a nice leg kick.
Malvo misses with a straight right.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malvo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corassa tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Corassa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malvo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Malvo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malvo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Malvo's shoulder, as Malvo tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corassa works over Malvo's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corassa is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Corassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corassa throws a right hand that misses
and Malvo counters with a nice uppercut.
Corassa throws a solid leg kick but Malvo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corassa.
Malvo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corassa scores with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Malvo blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Malvo jumps back.
Malvo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corassa misses with a straight right.
Malvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Corassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corassa is out of range.
Corassa misses with a jab to the body
and Malvo counters with a three punch combo that has Corassa backing up. Corassa nods at Malvo to acknowledge the strikes.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corassa walks into a stiff left hand from Malvo.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malvo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Malvo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malvo throws a combination. Corassa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Malvo throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Malvo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Corassa misses
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo cracks Corassa with an open hand slap.
Corassa thows a body kick. Malvo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corassa connects with a high kick.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a good low kick that Malvo was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo connects with a body shot.
Corassa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malvo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Malvo throwing a counter right hand but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Corassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corassa slips a straight right by Malvo.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Malvo.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo fails to land with a series of punches.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Corassa misses with a head kick.
Corassa misses with a hook
and Malvo counters with a good low kick that Corassa was not able to check.
Malvo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malvo with a jab.
Corassa throws a leg kick that misses.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corassa counters with a body kick.
Malvo defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Malvo throws a low kick, looking for Corassa's leg but Corassa calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Malvo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corassa.
Malvo throws a right hand that Corassa ducks under and follows up with a left that Corassa also avoids with ease.
Malvo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Corassa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Corassa throws a poor cross that misses
and Malvo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Malvo misses.
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with an inside leg kick.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Corassa's knee but Corassa avoids it well.
Malvo throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Malvo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corassa counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Corassa.
Corassa sizes up Malvo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Corassa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
No joy there for Malvo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malvo misses with an uppercut
and Corassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corassa throws a chopping leg kick but Malvo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corassa blocks a leg kick.
Malvo misses with a body shot.
Corassa misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
Malvo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corassa.
Corassa blocks the body kick.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Corassa misses
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
Corassa slips under a jab.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Malvo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Corassa misses with a series of wild punches.
Malvo's corner calls for a 1-2. Malvo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Malvo throws a right and a left that Corassa avoids nicely.
Corassa throws out a counter right but Malvo avoids it with no problem.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Malvo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corassa.
Corassa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malvo slips a straight right by Corassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo moves forwards but Corassa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corassa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Malvo throws a series of punches but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Corassa pushes Malvo away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa slips under a jab.#T1#
Corassa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corassa throws a right and a left that Malvo avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Corassa cracks Malvo with a good jab.
Malvo avoids a kick to the body.
Malvo looks to throw the jab but Corassa is out of range.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corassa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corassa misses with a leg kick.
Corassa throws a sloppy body shot
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corassa misses with the body kick
and Malvo counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Malvo throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Malvo needs to keep his hands up - Corassa had a free shot at his head there.
Corassa scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Malvo finds it's way through Corassa's defenses.
Malvo looks to land a left hand but Corassa moved out of range nicely.
Malvo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corassa momentarily.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malvo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malvo throws a head kick but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malvo throws out a leg kick but Corassa moves out of range and Malvo only half commits.
Nice shot by Corassa.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Corassa lands with an overhand left.
Malvo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick.
Malvo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corassa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corassa lands a lovely overhand right.
Corassa defending well as Malvo loads up on a big left hand.
Corassa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Malvo throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa cracks Malvo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malvo.
Malvo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corassa misses with a right hand
and Corassa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Corassa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malvo is out of range and Corassa settles back down.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Malvo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Nice straight punches there by Corassa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corassa.
Corassa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malvo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corassa misses with a hook
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
Corassa throws a sloppy head kick and Malvo moves out of range easily.
Corassa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo sizes up Corassa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corassa moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Malvo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eduardo Corassa.
Well Corassa 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!

A victorious Eduardo Corassa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for Moru.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moru.
Malvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Malvo looking to score a takedown here. Moru is defending well but Malvo drives through and ends up in Moru's guard.
Moru trying to control the position.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Moru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Malvo won't allow Moru to sweep him here.
Malvo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malvo wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
Malvo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moru is keeping the position for now.
Moru trying to keep a closed guard but Malvo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Moru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malvo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Malvo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moru is trying to hold Malvo in close to prevent damage but Malvo has managed to pass into half guard.
Malvo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moru knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Malvo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moru defends it well.
Moru is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Malvo trying to advance position but Moru counters by regaining guard.
Moru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malvo.
Moru wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru throws a shot from downtown. Malvo moves away and avoids it.
Malvo is looking for a counter combo.
Moru misses with a head kick.
Malvo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malvo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malvo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moru throws a combination. Malvo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moru.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Moru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Malvo clinches. #BC#
Malvo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru swings widly with a right hand
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Malvo sees coming a mile off.
Moru misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Malvo tries to clinch there but Moru circles away.
Moru is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Malvo fails with the takedown.
Malvo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Moru misses.
Moru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moru throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moru.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Moru throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Malvo wants to clinch.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Moru. No joy for Malvo on that attempt.
Moru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moru misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Malvo attempts a counter takedown but Moru avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Malvo rushes Moru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moru with a knee to the head.
Moru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malvo tries to pull guard but Moru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Malvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moru misses with a knee strike. #T2##TD#
Malvo pulls guard effortlessly.
Malvo is trying to control the position but Moru postures up.
Malvo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moru is one step ahead there.
Malvo controlling the position.#SUB#
Malvo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Malvo pulls Moru in close to prevent any damage.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Moru from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moru wants to slow Malvo down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moru attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
Moru feints a counter leg kick.
Moru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malvo.
Malvo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moru as he avoids it easily.
Moru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malvo shoots in for a double leg but Moru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Moru as Malvo shoots in.#T4#
Malvo checks a leg kick.
Moru just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMalvo.
Malvo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moru.
Moru stuffs the takedown attempt from Malvo. Malvo gets slowly back to his feet.
Malvo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malvo shoots in and drives through. Moru sprawls well.
Moru throws out a counter right but Malvo avoids it with no problem.
Moru misses with a head kick.
It appears Malvo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Moru lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malvo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo shoots for a takedown but Moru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Malvo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malvo moves out of range as Moru throws a body kick.
Moru throws a low kick, looking for Malvo's leg but Malvo calmly moves out of range.
Moru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malvo darts in looking for a takedown but Moru gets double underhooks and turns Malvo into the cage.
Malvo fails with the takedown
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
Moru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws a head kick but Malvo moves out of range.
Moru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
Malvo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malvo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moru.
Moru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moru.
A punch combination from Malvo misses.
Moru slaps away a takedown attempt from Malvo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Malvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Moru. No joy for Malvo on that attempt.
Malvo backing away here, and Moru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moru tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Moru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malvo shoots in and drives through. Moru sprawls well.
Moru unleashes a big counter combination but Malvo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malvo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moru is fending him off so far but Malvo persists. Nope, Moru circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Malvo moves in looking to clinch but Moru pushes him off.
Moru feints a jab promting Malvo to slip. Moru then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malvo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moru.
Malvo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moru tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru throws a head kick that misses.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
Moru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malvo is looking to clinch but Moru is avoiding it.
Malvo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Moru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Malvo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moru is doing well to control the position and prevent Malvo from advancing to side control.#T3#
Malvo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malvo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malvo's back!
Moru has the hooks in. Malvo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moru is looking to control Malvo but Malvo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moru biding his time, controlling Malvo. #T4#
Even with his hooks in, Moru manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Moru trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Moru is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Malvo is defending well though. Moru let's go of the attempt for now.
Moru throwing strikes and Malvo squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Nice shot by Moru.
Malvo with a poor takedown
and Moru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malvo's knee momentarily.
Malvo dives in for a single leg takedown but Moru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moru lands a slapping body shot.
Malvo tries to clinch up.
Moru leaves Malvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Malvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malvo has his takedown stuffed
and Moru counters with a leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moru throws out the jab.
Moru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo. #T1#
Moru scores with a head kick.
Malvo throws a head kick that misses.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lorne Malvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malvo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moru looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
A big left from Moru misses.
Malvo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moru avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Moru throws a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Moru.
Malvo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moru missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Malvo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moru is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moru misses with an elbow strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moru in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Malvo blocks the elbow strike.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malvo up against the cage.#T3#
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malvo wants a takedown.
Malvo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malvo is trying to drag Moru to the mat but Moru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malvo wants to get back to striking at distance but Moru won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Moru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malvo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Moru stalling against the cage.
Moru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Moru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Moru working Malvo over with knees to the body.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malvo blocking some punches.
Moru misses with some punches.
Malvo tries to break the clinch but Moru is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Moru dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Malvo goes for a double leg but Moru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moru continues to drive forward.
Malvo misses with a takedown attempt
and Moru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malvo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moru wants it to stay on the feet.
Moru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Malvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moru connects with a crisp jab.
Malvo tries to clinch but Moru moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malvo tries to clinch
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo blocks a jab.
Moru misses with a straight right. #T1#
Moru motions for Malvo to come forward. Moru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moru misses with a wild combination.
Moru fails to land with a series of punches.
Malvo fails with a takedown attempt.
Moru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moru lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malvo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malvo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Malvo throws a sloppy head kick and Moru moves out of range easily.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Moru circles away and keeps his distance.
Malvo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malvo shoots in but Moru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick.
Malvo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malvo wants to clinch
and Moru counters with a series of strikes. Malvo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malvo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moru takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Malvo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A low kick lands for Moru. #CL#
Malvo has managed to clinch.
Moru prevents Malvo from breaking the clinch.
Ma Moru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo tries to pull guard but Moru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malvo tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moru stops a takedown attempt from Malvo.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malvo tries to score a body lock takedown but Moru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Malvo tries to pull guard but Moru holds him up against the cage and eventually Malvo drops back down to his feet.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malvo tries to pull guard but Moru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malvo wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malvo gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moru stalling.
Lorne Malvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

Ma Moru is the new bantamweight champion!
Ma Moru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UGD 73:Sturm Vs Gower     
Date:   Sep 01, 2017
#R1#
Malvo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yuudai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuudai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo tries a quick counter leg kick but Yuudai is wise to it.
Yuudai loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malvo.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Malvo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuudai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yuudai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuudai looks to throw a body kick
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yuudai cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg.
Yuudai looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Malvo throws a low kick but Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Malvo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuudai. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuudai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuudai connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo misses with a hook.
Yuudai loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Yuudai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yuudai digs a good body shot into Malvo's ribs.#T1#
Malvo slips under a jab.
Yuudai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yuudai swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malvo throws a push kick but Yuudai slaps the foot to one side.
Malvo blocks a low kick nicely.
Malvo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Malvo throws a low kick but Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Malvo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malvo digs a good hook to Yuudai's body.
Good leg kick by Malvo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malvo throws a push kick but Yuudai slaps the foot to one side.
Malvo thows a body kick. Yuudai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malvo connects with a solid leg kick.
Malvo staying out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malvo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yuudai - the referee stops the clock and Malvo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yuudai. Malvo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malvo works the jab nicely.
Malvo tries to work over Yuudai's front leg with a kick but Yuudai checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai throws a front kick aimed at Malvo's knee but Malvo avoids it well.
Yuudai pushes Malvo away with a front kick.
Yuudai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Yuudai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malvo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yuudai.
Malvo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malvo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuudai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malvo is able to avoid easily.
Malvo cracks Yuudai with a good jab.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuudai.
A nice side step and Malvo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body kick there by Malvo.
Yuudai misses with a kick to the body.
Yuudai checks a leg kick.
Yuudai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yuudai misses with a hook.
Malvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malvo misses with a hook. Yuudai ducked under it nicely.
Malvo catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yuudai tries to move into range but Malvo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Malvo moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malvo tries to land a body kick
and Yuudai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Malvo tenderised Yuudai's leg. Yuudai is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.
Malvo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Yuudai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malvo blocks an uppercut.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Yuudai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Malvo.
Malvo lands a shot to the body.
Yuudai blocking some punches.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Yuudai as the two fighters clinch.
Yuudai lands an elbow inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuudai.
Malvo just leaning against Yuudai, taking a breather.
Yuudai blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Malvo to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuudai.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai misses with a body punch.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuudai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuudai throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Malvo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuudai can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
Malvo tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo avoids the elbow strike from Yuudai, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takeshi Yuudai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yuudai tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takeshi Yuudai is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuudai looks to land a left hand but Malvo moved out of range nicely.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yuudai walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malvo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yuudai, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Yuudai blocks the leg kick.
Malvo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yuudai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai checks the leg kick.
Yuudai connects with the punch.
Yuudai moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
A shot to the liver by Malvo. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Malvo misses.
Yuudai lands a head kick. Malvo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malvo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malvo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malvo lands an overhand right.
Yuudai avoids the body shot from Malvo.
Yuudai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yuudai.
Malvo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yuudai's sensitive parts.
Malvo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yuudai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo lands a jab to the nose.
Yuudai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malvo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yuudai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malvo looks to land a right hand but Yuudai moved out of range.
Yuudai throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yuudai.
Yuudai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Yuudai checks the leg kick.
Malvo thuds his right hand into Yuudai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yuudai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Malvo flicks out a counter leg kick but Yuudai steps away.
Malvo motions for Yuudai to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malvo.#T2#
Yuudai throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai throws a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malvo moves out of range as Yuudai throws a body kick.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malvo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malvo walks into a left hand.
Yuudai throws a sloppy head kick
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
Malvo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yuudai checks it well.
Malvo throws a chopping leg kick but Yuudai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yuudai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yuudai throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo keeps Yuudai at a distance using the push kick.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Yuudai throws a leg kick but Malvo moved away.
A good leg kick by Malvo.
Malvo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malvo misses with a body shot.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Yuudai looks to land a body kick but Malvo moved away.
Yuudai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Yuudai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Yuudai there.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Yuudai avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yuudai checks a leg kick.
Malvo jabs at Yuudai's body.
Malvo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yuudai.
Malvo throws a right and a left that Yuudai avoids nicely.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Yuudai motions for Malvo to come forward. Yuudai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Yuudai throws a sloppy head kick and Malvo moves out of range easily.
Yuudai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Yuudai tenderised Malvo's leg. Malvo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Malvo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yuudai is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malvo moves away from the strike by Yuudai.
Malvo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yuudai looks to land a body kick but Malvo moved away.
Malvo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yuudai lands with a right hand.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo throws a shot from downtown. Yuudai moves away and avoids it.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malvo checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuudai.
Malvo checks a leg kick nicely.
Malvo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo scores with a jab.
Yuudai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Malvo is looking to slow Yuudai down with leg kicks.
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yuudai's calf.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yuudai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yuudai feints and then cracks Malvo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malvo down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuudai.
Malvo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yuudai.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yuudai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yuudai looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Yuudai thuds his shin into the meat of Malvo's side.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malvo connects with a nice looking jab.
Malvo blocks a head kick by Yuudai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Yuudai off balance momentarily.
Yuudai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yuudai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malvo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malvo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malvo delivers a nice body kick.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses
and Malvo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A punch combination from Malvo misses.
Yuudai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yuudai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuudai. Yuudai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yuudai misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malvo throws a push kick but Yuudai slaps the foot to one side.
Yuudai's corner calls for a 1-2. Yuudai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malvo takes one to the chin there.
Malvo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yuudai counters with a good low kick that Malvo was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo loads up on a big right hand but Yuudai slips the punch.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yuudai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuudai.#T2#
Yuudai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Yuudai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Yuudai's knee but Yuudai avoids it well.
Yuudai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuudai scores with a body shot.
Malvo tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuudai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malvo throws a leg kick which misses Yuudai's front leg but catches the back leg as Yuudai tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Yuudai misses its intended target.
Yuudai throws a solid leg kick but Malvo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuudai.
Malvo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuudai on the side of the head.
That kick from Yuudai tenderised Malvo's leg. Malvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yuudai connects with a solid leg kick.
Yuudai lands a leg kick that knocks Malvo off balance momentarily.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Yuudai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Malvo responds with a good body kick, but Yuudai manages to step out the way in time.
Yuudai lands a nice looking body kick.
Malvo tests Yuudai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malvo.
Yuudai moves out of range of the body kick from Malvo.
Malvo slips a straight right by Yuudai.
Malvo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malvo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yuudai.
Yuudai looks to land a left hand but Malvo moved out of range nicely.
Malvo throws a low kick but Yuudai avoids it.
Yuudai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malvo.
Malvo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malvo.
Yuudai wants to land a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Yuudai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malvo counters with a body kick that stops Yuudai in his tracks momentarily.
Yuudai cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg. #T4#
Malvo motions for Yuudai to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malvo.
Malvo throws a leg kick that misses.
Yuudai throwing a counter right hand but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Yuudai lands with a straight right. Malvo didn't see that one coming.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malvo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yuudai - the referee stops the clock and Malvo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yuudai. Malvo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malvo pushes Yuudai away with a front kick.
Yuudai wants to slow Malvo down by chopping away at his legs.
Yuudai misses with a straight left.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Yuudai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Yuudai ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Yuudai saw that one coming.
Yuudai moves away from the strike by Malvo.
It looked like Yuudai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malvo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Takeshi Yuudai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yuudai checks a leg kick.
Yuudai is looking to land body kicks.
Yuudai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yuudai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malvo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yuudai takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Yuudai tries to score with a low kick but Malvo moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yuudai.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Malvo counters with a body kick.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
Yuudai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Yuudai.
Malvo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yuudai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo lands a two punch combo.
Yuudai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malvo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malvo tries to score with a low kick but Yuudai moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuudai throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malvo.
Yuudai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malvo.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Malvo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yuudai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malvo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yuudai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yuudai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Yuudai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malvo's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malvo.
Yuudai checks a low kick from Malvo.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Malvo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuudai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yuudai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Malvo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malvo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yuudai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malvo misses with a hook.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yuudai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malvo.
Yuudai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malvo.
Yuudai throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Malvo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Malvo.
A good leg kick by Malvo.
Yuudai misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Yuudai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malvo on the side of the head.
Yuudai avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Malvo misses
and Yuudai counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo scores with a leg kick.
Yuudai throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo slips a jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuudai looks to land a body kick but Malvo moved away.
Yuudai blocks the body kick.
Malvo blocks a jab.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo takes one on the button.
Yuudai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yuudai takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Malvo throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Yuudai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malvo just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuudai moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malvo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo defending well as Yuudai loads up on a big left hand.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yuudai tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yuudai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuudai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malvo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses.
Yuudai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Yuudai off balance momentarily.
Malvo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yuudai's sensitive parts.
Yuudai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yuudai misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Takeshi Yuudai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
A slow jab from Malvo misses its intended target.
Yuudai scores with a shot to the body.
Yuudai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Yuudai checks it.
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuudai.
Malvo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Yuudai misses the target.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malvo connects with an inside leg kick.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malvo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo blocks a low kick nicely.
Yuudai doesn't manage to clinch there - Malvo circles away.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Yuudai moved away.
Yuudai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Malvo lands with an overhand left.
Yuudai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malvo will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Malvo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malvo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yuudai walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Yuudai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malvo. Malvo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yuudai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Malvo.
Yuudai scores with a leg kick.
Yuudai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yuudai throws a poor cross that misses
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuudai looks to land a body kick but Malvo moved away.
Yuudai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuudai.
A low kick from Yuudai is predictable there
and Malvo counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! Yuudai slams his shin into Malvo's torso.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Yuudai avoids it.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lorne Malvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A clash of legs there as Yuudai blocks the low kick.
Malvo lands a nice shot that snaps Yuudai's head back.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Malvo circles away and keeps his distance.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Yuudai jumps back.
Yuudai misses with a low kick as Malvo jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Malvo blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Yuudai as he checks the leg kick.
Yuudai misses with a leg kick
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Yuudai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a wild body kick that Malvo sees coming a mile off.
Yuudai lands a front kick.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Yuudai jumps back.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Yuudai's knee but Yuudai avoids it well.
Malvo scores with a jab to the head.
Malvo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Malvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yuudai throws a lazy uppercut
and Malvo counters with a one-two to the body.
Yuudai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuudai moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yuudai, right into the meat.
Malvo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malvo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malvo misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malvo.
Yuudai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai moves out of range of the leg kick from Malvo.
Yuudai slips a jab and a cross from Malvo.
Yuudai clobbers Malvo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yuudai with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Yuudai lands a head shot.
Yuudai misses with a jab to the body
and Malvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuudai checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Yuudai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuudai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takeshi Yuudai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malvo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malvo.
Malvo misses with an uppercut. Yuudai saw that one coming.
Yuudai with a nice cross.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malvo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malvo is looking to chop away at Yuudai's legs.
Yuudai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malvo.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuudai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses.
Malvo feints and then cracks Yuudai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yuudai down.
Good work by Yuudai as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorne Malvo.
I think Yuudai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Takeshi Yuudai retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: UGD 68:Man Vs Napoleon     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
Malvo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lord takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick from Malvo.
Malvo throws a leg kick
and Lord counters with a left to the body.
Lord shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Lord clinches.
Lord prevents a body shot from Malvo.
Lord managing to block the knees to the body from Malvo.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord blocking some punches.
A short left from Malvo.
Malvo is trying to stall.
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo lands a nice shot to the body.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action. #T1#
Lord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
Malvo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Malvo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malvo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malvo digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lord misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Malvo.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord blocking some punches.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Lord has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malvo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lord can turn it around.
Lord tries to work over Malvo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards. #BC2#
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lord misses with a looping right.#T2#
Lord misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malvo blocks a jab.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord scores with a nice strike.
Malvo blocks a jab.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malvo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malvo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lord crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malvo - the referee stops the clock and Lord gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malvo. Lord manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malvo throws out a leg kick but Lord moves out of range and Malvo only half commits.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Malvo tries to keep at a distance but Lord has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Malvo lands a shot to the body.
Lord is trying to break free.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo scores with a shoulder strike.
Lord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malvo works on Lord's body with a couple of short punches.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Malvo.
Malvo tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Lord.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lord controls his hands. #BC2#
Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lord jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malvo tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Lord takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malvo slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord lands with a straight right. Malvo didn't see that one coming.
Malvo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and Malvo settles back down.
Lord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lord throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malvo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lord connects with a leg kick. Malvo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lord keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malvo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lord has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lord and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malvo lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Malvo tenderised Lord's leg. Lord is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malvo throws a front kick that sends Lord stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord digs a good body shot into Malvo's ribs.
Lord thuds his shin into the meat of Malvo's side.#CL2#
Lord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Malvo's ribs.
Malvo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lord.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lord in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
and Malvo counters with a thumping low kick.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malvo throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Lord with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malvo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Lord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lord with a jab.
Malvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Malvo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lord just manages to avoid it.
Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lord throws a front kick aimed at Malvo's knee but Malvo avoids it well.
Malvo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lord throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lord checks a low kick from Malvo.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
Lord moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malvo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lord misses the jab.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Malvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo jabs at Lord's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Lord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malvo can pounce on him.
Lord is looking to score with low kicks.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Malvo's head but Malvo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Malvo.
Lord tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malvo is able to avoid easily.
Malvo throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
Lord moves out of range of the body kick from Malvo.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malvo.
Lord tries to clinch but Malvo moves away
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malvo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malvo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and Malvo settles back down. #T3#
Malvo blocks a jab.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
and Malvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lord is looking to chop away at Malvo's legs.
Lord has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malvo.
Malvo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malvo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Lord misses.
Malvo scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily.
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Lord is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lord throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Lord takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lord bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malvo's head.
Lord takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lord closes the distance and pushes Malvo back into the cage.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Lord blocks a body shot from Malvo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Malvo is controlling him.#BC2#
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily.
Lord tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Lord.
Malvo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Lord scores with a jab to the head.
Malvo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo thumps Lord with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord blocks a jab.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Malvo misses with a low kick as Lord jumps back.
Malvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Lord misses.
Malvo blocks a head kick by Lord.
A quick step to the side and Malvo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord is looking to clinch but Malvo is avoiding it.
Malvo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo throws a low kick but Lord moves out of range easily.
Malvo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malvo lands a front kick.
Lord blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lord only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lord has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malvo.
Malvo cracks a nice hook into Lord's ribs.
The fighters circling - Malvo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lord scores with a nice head shot.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Malvo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lord circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Lord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malvo thinking.
Lord finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malvo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malvo is looking to chop away at Lord's legs.
Malvo missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Malvo cracks a nice hook into Lord's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Malvo misses.
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Malvo.
Malvo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lord throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Malvo misses with a right hand
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo lands a jab to the head.
Lord throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo thumps Lord with a low kick.#T3#
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Lord now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Malvo thuds a left hand into Lord's body.
Malvo throws a front kick that sends Lord stumbling back into the cage.
Lord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malvo swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Lord looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Malvo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Malvo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
Malvo backing away here, and Lord unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lorne Malvo is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lord has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malvo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lord sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malvo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lord scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malvo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malvo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Malvo lands a jab to the nose.
Lord looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malvo throws a push kick but Lord slaps the foot to one side.
Lord is trying to counter with his kicks.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malvo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorne Malvo!

 

Event: EPL 12 Playoffs Round 1     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Malvo throws a low kick but Rose moves out of range easily.
Malvo is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
Malvo defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Malvo missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rose throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rose pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malvo is out of range and Rose settles back down.
Rose lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malvo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malvo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Malvo motions for Rose to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose slips a straight right by Malvo.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malvo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rose avoids the head kick by Malvo. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malvo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Malvo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malvo misses with a straight right.
Rose let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rose scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malvo avoids a kick to the body.
Rose checks a leg kick.
Rose tries a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
A low kick from Rose is predictable there
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malvo throws a jab when Rose was well out of range.
Rose tries to score with a low kick but Malvo moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malvo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rose tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rose tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malvo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malvo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose cracks a nice hook into Malvo's ribs.
Malvo scores with a kick to the body.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malvo. That did some damage!
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Malvo.
Malvo delivers a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Malvo blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malvo misses with a leg kick
and Rose counters with a solid body kick.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Rose.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg.
Malvo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Rose.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Malvo's defenses.
Malvo with a nice cross.
Malvo cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo looks to throw a body kick
and Rose counters with a low kick, right behind Malvo 's knee.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Malvo off the cage and back into range.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Rose checks it. #T4#
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Rose looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
Malvo digs a good body shot into Rose's ribs.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Rose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malvo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malvo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malvo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malvo, as that shot connected.
Malvo throws a low kick but Rose moves out of range easily.
Malvo delivers a nice body kick.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malvo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rose is out of range and Malvo settles back down.
A good leg kick by Malvo.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Rose jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Axl Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Rose tries to move into range but Malvo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rose throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malvo.
Rose feints a counter leg kick.
Rose thuds a left hand into Malvo's body.
Rose misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malvo.
Axl Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Rose checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Malvo throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Malvo moves away and avoids it.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rose throws a low kick but his opponent is 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!
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot lands for Rose.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
Rose is looking for the big counter here.
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rose throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Malvo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Malvo moves out of range easily.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Rose.
Malvo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
Malvo misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose tries a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo looks to throw a body kick
and Rose makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Malvo scores with a nice right hand.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
A good leg kick by Rose.
Malvo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good shot there by Rose.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malvo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rose - the referee stops the clock and Malvo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rose. Malvo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malvo scores with a head kick. Rose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Rose's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malvo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rose scrambles back to his feet.
Rose scores with a jab to the head.
Malvo punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch.
Rose tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malvo is able to avoid easily.
Malvo avoids the head kick by Rose. #T3#
Malvo throws a leg kick
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malvo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Malvo connects with a solid leg kick.
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose throws out a counter right but Malvo avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Malvo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rose wants to land a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Malvo is looking to counter punch.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malvo. That did some damage!
Malvo looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Malvo lands a front kick.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Malvo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rose has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malvo.
Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Rose.
Malvo throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a good, hard body kick but Malvo shrugs it off.
Malvo throws a lazy body kick
and Rose counters with a left to the body.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Malvo slips a jab from Rose.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Rose jumps back.
Rose throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Rose avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Malvo moves away and avoids it.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malvo circles away quickly and effectively.
Malvo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axl Rose.
Well Rose 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Axl Rose!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Axl Rose!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Axl Rose!

Axl Rose wins by unanimous decision!

Axl Rose seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EPL 12.9     
Date:   Jun 28, 2017
#R1#
Nikitin lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Nikitin misses.
Some wild striking there from Nikitin.
Malvo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikitin momentarily.
Malvo scores with a nice strike.
Nikitin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Nikitin throws a shot from downtown. Malvo moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Nikitin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikitin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malvo with a body shot.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malvo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Malvo swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malvo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malvo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikitin circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Malvo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Nikitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Malvo. No joy for Nikitin on that attempt.
Malvo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malvo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikitin.
Nikitin scores with a nice strike.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but Malvo shows good takedown defense.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Nikitin throws the left hand but Malvo avoids the punch easily.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nikitin lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Nikitin clinches with his opponent.
Nikitin blocks a body shot from Malvo. #T2#
Nikitin lands with a short shot to the head.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin goes for a takedown attempt but Malvo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lorne Malvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malvo's hands.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Malvo scores with a nice right hand.
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malvo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikitin throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Malvo throws a solid leg kick but Nikitin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malvo.
Nikitin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malvo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Nikitin's knee but Nikitin avoids it well.
Nikitin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3##CL2#
Nikitin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikitins head.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikitin.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikitin misses with the head strike.
Malvo gets underhooks to prevent Nikitin's takedown attempt.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikitin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nikitin fails to land.
Nikitin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikitin blocks a body shot from Malvo.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Nikitin is trying to maintain a safe position but Malvo gets an underhook and turns Nikitin into the cage.
Nikitin blocking some punches. #T4#
Nikitin blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malvo tries a knee to the head but Nikitin blocks it.
Malvo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikitin is defending well for now.
Nikitin tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Malvo breaks the clinch.
Nikitin takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Nikitin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malvo, right into the meat.
Malvo tries to work over Nikitin's front leg with a kick but Nikitin checks it.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Nikitin ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malvo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikitin throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo throwing a counter right hand but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Nikitin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nikitin.
Nikitin tries to clinch up but Malvo circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Malvo as he connects with a hook.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin moves forwards but Malvo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malvo is looking to land body kicks.
Nikitin punishes Malvo's body with a nice straight punch.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Malvo with a hook.
Malvo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malvo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo needs to keep his hands up - Nikitin had a free shot at his head there.
Malvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malvo throws out a leg kick but Nikitin moves out of range and Malvo only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malvo.#T1#
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Malvo lands with a kick to the temple. Nikitin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lorne Malvo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikitin.
Malvo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo stuns Nikitin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malvo.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikitin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malvo lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin misses with the combination.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Nikitin misses with a hook
and Malvo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikitin's knee momentarily.
Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Malvo gets caught flat footed, as Nikitin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Malvo wriggles free and stands up.
Malvo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around?
Malvo scores with a leg kick.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikitin or perhaps it was just good defense by Malvo, which made it look bad.
Malvo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nikitin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikitin! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malvo.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikitin lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nikitin checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Nikitin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Nikitin moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
Nikitin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malvo defends well and Nikitin ends up having to push Malvo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Nikitin rushes Malvo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nikitin stalling in the clinch.
Malvo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nikitin.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malvo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Malvo.
Malvo lands a left hand.
Nikitin misses with the head strike.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikitin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Malvo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Malvo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nikitin takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malvo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malvo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nikitin to score with a decent uppercut.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Malvo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malvo lands with a right hand.
Malvo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikitin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malvo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nikitin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikitin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malvo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: EPL 12.8     
Date:   Jun 21, 2017
#R1#
Malvo moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Malvo throws a solid leg kick but McKane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malvo.
Malvo blocks a leg kick.
And Malvo responds with a good body kick, but McKane manages to step out the way in time.
Malvo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McKane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKane scores with a kick to the body.
McKane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McKane avoids a kick to the body.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
McKane slips a jab from Malvo.
McKane is looking to counter punch.
Malvo throws a nice looking combination but McKane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malvo misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo lands a front kick.
McKane blocks a low kick nicely.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Malvo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malvo.
Malvo tries a head kick but it misses.
McKane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malvo lands with a good body shot.
Malvo misses with a looping right.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body
and McKane counters with a low kick, right behind Malvo 's knee.
McKane scores with a leg kick.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKane moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
McKane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
McKane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malvo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McKane lands a right hook to the body.
Malvo blocks the body kick.
McKane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Malvo misses the target.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malvo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKane.#T2#
Nice shot lands for McKane.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malvo. McKane shrugs it off though.
McKane tries a head kick but it misses.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Malvo moved out of range nicely.
McKane throws a front kick aimed at Malvo's knee but Malvo avoids it well.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKane checks a leg kick.
McKane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malvo misses with an uppercut
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but McKane ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Malvo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McKane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McKane is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Malvo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKane defends it easily.#SUB#
McKane has gone for a leg lock! Malvo slips out almost immediately though and dives into McKane's guard.#REVB#
Malvo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McKane has an active guard here but Malvo has managed to pass into half guard.
McKane taking some punishment here, with Malvo in his half guard. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malvo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
McKane actively working from the bottom here.
McKane gets back to full guard.
Malvo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McKane looking for a sweep. Not yet McKane, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
McKane misses with a body shot
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Malvo throws a leg kick but McKane checks it.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
McKane is looking to chop away at Malvo's legs.
McKane lands a nice looking body shot.
McKane misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McKane throws a low kick, looking for Malvo's leg but Malvo calmly moves out of range.
McKane moves away from the strike by Malvo.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKane misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malvo.
McKane thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
McKane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Malvo has his feet on McKane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by McKane. That's going to slow Malvo down.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKane's calf.
McKane throws a leg kick that misses.
McKane blocks a head kick by Malvo.
Malvo looks for the body kick but McKane saw that one coming.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but McKane avoids it.
Lorne Malvo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Malvo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like McKane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKane lands with a straight right. Malvo didn't see that one coming.
Malvo motions for McKane to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKane is able to avoid easily.
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malvo.
Nice shot lands for Malvo.
Malvo throws a wild body kick that McKane sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Malvo ducks right into an uppercut from McKane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from McKane is predictable there
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
McKane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McKane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ozzy McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malvo.
McKane misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malvo moves out of range as McKane strikes.
McKane misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McKane looks to throw a body kick
and Malvo counters with an outside leg kick.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from McKane.
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKane's calf.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
Malvo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Malvo.
Malvo throws a low kick, looking for McKane's leg but McKane calmly moves out of range. #T3#
McKane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malvo scores with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malvo.
McKane throws a push kick but Malvo slaps the foot to one side.
McKane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malvo delivers a nice body kick.
Malvo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malvo checks a leg kick.
Malvo scores with a kick to the midsection.
McKane misses with the combination.
Malvo scores with a push kick.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo looks to throw the jab but McKane is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McKane misses its target.
Malvo lands a jab to the nose.
Malvo is looking to chop away at McKane's legs. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Malvo.
McKane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malvo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malvo clobbers McKane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malvo has time to react.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo swinging wildly here.
McKane is looking to score with low kicks.
And Malvo responds with a good body kick, but McKane manages to step out the way in time.
Malvo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKane misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malvo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: EPL 12.7     
Date:   Jun 14, 2017
#R1#
Malvo throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Matoshin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malvo's head.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Matoshin moves into the clinch successfully.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Malvo.
Malvo lands with a light punch inside.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Matoshin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malvo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malvo pushes Matoshin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malvo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Malvo misses with some punches. #T1#
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike.
Matoshin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Malvo tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Malvo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Matoshin cracks Malvo with a nice body shot.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Malvo misses with a knee to the head.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matoshins head.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but Matoshin blocks with his arms.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Matoshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Matoshin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
Malvo presses Matoshin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malvo prevents it.
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Matoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Malvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
Matoshin lands with a left to the head.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malvo.
Matoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malvo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Malvo.
Malvo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo. #BC#
Malvo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malvo thuds a left hand into Matoshin's body.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malvo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malvo misses with a looping right.
Malvo motions for Matoshin to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matoshin! But no joy.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo scoring well with a low kick there.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Malvo thows a body kick. Matoshin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lorne Malvo is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matoshin sizes up Malvo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Matoshin tenderised Malvo's leg. Malvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malvo is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Malvo tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malvo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matoshin jabs at Malvo's body.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Malvo lands a front kick.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick.
Malvo walks into a straight right hand from Matoshin.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Malvo misses
enabling Matoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matoshin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malvo doesn't seem bothered though.
Malvo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malvo throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
Malvo wants to land a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Malvo checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malvo.
Malvo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matoshin takes a step back to recover.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matoshin has time to react.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matoshin lands with a shot to the body.
Malvo throws a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Malvo lands with a cross.
Malvo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malvo. That did some damage!#T3#
Matoshin thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Matoshin backs away, Malvo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malvo. Matoshin shrugs it off though.
Malvo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Malvo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matoshin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Malvo throwing a counter right hand but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Matoshin is predictable there
and Malvo counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Matoshin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matoshin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malvo.
Malvo lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Malvo throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Malvo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malvo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matoshin can do to turn this around?
Malvo throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malvo!
Matoshin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin tries to move into range but Malvo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matoshin thumps Malvo with a low kick.
Matoshin throws a front kick aimed at Malvo's knee but Malvo avoids it well.
Matoshin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malvo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: EPL 12.6     
Date:   Jun 07, 2017
#R1#
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Camatta looks to move away, Malvo throws a big counter combo but Camatta just gets out of the way.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Camatta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malvo - the referee stops the clock and Camatta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malvo. Camatta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No joy there for Camatta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick from Malvo. #CL#
Malvo has managed to clinch.
Malvo takes a shot to the head.
Camatta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camatta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camatta's elbow.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo tries to work over Camatta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camatta working hard to break the clinch.
Malvo is stalling here.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but Camatta blocks with his arms.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camatta's elbow.
Camatta is trying to pull guard but Malvo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Malvo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Malvo.
Malvo lands a hook that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Camatta.
Camatta is looking to break free of the clinch but Malvo has double underhooks. #BC2#
Camatta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camatta has time to react.
Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Malvo throws a lazy right hand but Camatta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malvo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
Malvo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Camatta just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta scores with a shot to the body.
Malvo takes one on the button.
Camatta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camatta misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Camatta saw that one coming.
Malvo throws a low kick, looking for Camatta's leg but Camatta calmly moves out of range.
Malvo throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta cracks a nice hook into Malvo's ribs.
Camatta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo is looking to counter punch.
Malvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
As Malvo backs off Camatta throws a huge counter combo but Malvo manages to avoid it all.
Camatta looks to land a combination but Malvo avoids it well.
Malvo throws a push kick but Camatta slaps the foot to one side.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camatta misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Camatta checks a low kick from Malvo.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Malvo thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Malvo defending well as Camatta loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malvo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malvo moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camatta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A clash of legs there as Camatta blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camatta.
Malvo throws a right and a left that Camatta avoids nicely.
A big right from Camatta misses.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camatta misses with a double jab
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Camatta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camatta. Camatta obviously looking to wear him down.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camatta scores with a jab.
Malvo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camatta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
Malvo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malvo takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Camatta.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Malvo misses with a straight right.
Camatta lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta'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!
#R2#
Camatta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camatta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malvo.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Camatta circles away and keeps his distance.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo tries to clinch there but Camatta circles away.
Camatta throws a head kick that Malvo semi-blocks.
Malvo thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Malvo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malvo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malvo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malvo lands with an overhand left.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Camatta.
Malvo thumps Camatta with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo throws a series of punches but Camatta avoids them all with ease.
Malvo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Camatta checks it.
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Malvo. #T1#
Malvo throws a leg kick which misses Camatta's front leg but catches the back leg as Camatta tries to avoid it.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Camatta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camatta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malvo's hands.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malvo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Camatta misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Malvo misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camatta! But no joy.
Malvo takes one on the button.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camatta! But no joy.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.
Camatta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malvos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Camatta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malvo's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Camatta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Camatta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camatta takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Camatta's knee but Camatta avoids it well.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Camatta misses. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camatta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malvo to the mat! Malvo manages to get full guard.
Camatta lands a couple of digs.
Malvo wants to stand but Camatta is controlling the position.
Malvo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camatta prevents Malvo from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Malvo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Malvo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Malvo keeps moving.
Camatta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malvo looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Camatta misses with a hook.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Camatta avoids it.
Camatta wants to land a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo scores with a hook to the body. Camatta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Camatta throws out a leg kick but Malvo moves out of range and Camatta only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Camatta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
It appears Malvo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Camatta moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camatta looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
Malvo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Antonio Camatta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camatta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malvo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Camatta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camatta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malvo's head backwards.
Camatta throws a combination that misses
and Malvo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camatta lands with an overhand left.
Malvo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Camatta.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Antonio Camatta wins by split decision!

Antonio Camatta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: EPL 12.5     
Date:   May 31, 2017
#R1##CL#
Adelhard closes the distance and clinches.
Adelhard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adelhard lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malvo as Adelhard tries to tie him up.
Malvo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adelhard trying to control the position but instead, Malvo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adelhard into the cage.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard tries to score a body lock takedown but Malvo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adelhard managing to block the knees to the body from Malvo.
Malvo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adelhard is defending well for now.
Malvo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adelhard blocks an uppercut.
Adelhard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adelhard lands a hook that snaps the head of Malvo backwards. #T1#
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adelhard looking to stall.
Adelhard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adelhard throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Adelhard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malvo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adelhard tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
Adelhard blocks an uppercut.
Malvo is trying to force a seperation but Adelhard has the dominant position.
Adelhard is working for takedown but Malvo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adelhard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adelhard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Malvo blocks an uppercut.
Adelhard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernhard Adelhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malvo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Adelhard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Adelhard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Malvo connects with an inside leg kick.
Malvo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adelhard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adelhard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malvo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malvo fakes the leg kick and cracks Adelhard in the body.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adelhard lands a nice looking body shot.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
A big left from Adelhard misses.
Adelhard misses with a body shot
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Adelhard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Malvo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malvo lands a jab to the nose.
Adelhard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adelhard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Adelhard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelhard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adelhard feints and then cracks Malvo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malvo down.
Adelhard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adelhard connects with a leg kick. Malvo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adelhard misses with the body kick
and Malvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adelhard slips a straight right by Malvo.
As Malvo tries to get set, Adelhard tries to push him back and clinch up but Malvo manages to avoid the attempt.
Adelhard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Adelhard moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malvo. Adelhard shrugs it off though.
Malvo lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Adelhard moves out of range of the body kick.
Adelhard throws a solid leg kick but Malvo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adelhard.
Malvo thinks about the counter body kick.
Malvo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adelhard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adelhard jabs Malvo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Adelhard clinches.
Adelhard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malvo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malvo managing to block the knees to the body from Adelhard.
Adelhard can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
Adelhard throws an elbow but it misses.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Adelhard. #BC#
Adelhard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adelhard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Adelhard throws out a leg kick but Malvo moves out of range and Adelhard only half commits.
Malvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adelhard motions for Malvo to come forward. Adelhard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Malvo throws an overhand right that lands on Adelhard's shoulder, as Adelhard tries to avoid the shot.
Lorne Malvo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adelhard throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adelhard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adelhard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malvo with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adelhard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malvo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Adelhard really felt that one!
Adelhard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adelhard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Adelhard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adelhard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malvo. That one must have hurt.
Adelhard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adelhard scores with a nice head shot.
Malvo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Adelhard saw that one coming.
Adelhard ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Adelhard looks to land a left hand but Malvo moved out of range nicely.
Malvo tries to work over Adelhard's front leg with a kick but Adelhard checks it.
Malvo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adelhard finds it's way round the side to connect with Malvo's head.
Malvo takes a swing at Adelhard's ribcage but misses.
Adelhard is looking to slow Malvo down with leg kicks.
Adelhard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Adelhard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo is looking for the big counter here.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adelhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Adelhard throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adelhard.
Malvo throws a front kick that sends Adelhard stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adelhard. Adelhard obviously looking to wear him down.
Malvo tries a head kick but it misses.
Adelhard is looking to chop away at Malvo's legs.
Adelhard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malvo avoids a kick to the body.
Adelhard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalvo.
Malvo connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Adelhard misses its intended target.
Malvo misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adelhard. That's going to slow Malvo down.
A big right from Malvo misses.
Adelhard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adelhard misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Bernhard Adelhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A big left from Malvo misses.
Adelhard thuds a left hand into Malvo's body.
A big right from Malvo misses.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adelhard.
Malvo looks to throw the jab but Adelhard is out of range.
Adelhard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adelhard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adelhard thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Malvo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Malvo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malvo lands with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Malvo sizes up Adelhard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adelhard lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adelhard throws a head kick but Malvo moves out of range. #T4#
Malvo lands a nice looking body shot.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Adelhard.
Malvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adelhard - that will leave a mark!
Malvo connects with an inside leg kick.
Malvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adelhard.
Adelhard tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Adelhard. That snapped Malvo's head back.
A good leg kick by Malvo.
Adelhard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Adelhard closes the distance and clinches.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Lorne Malvo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Malvo. #BC#
Adelhard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Malvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malvo avoids it.

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 Bernhard Adelhard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!

Lorne Malvo wins by split decision!

 

Event: EPL 12.4     
Date:   May 24, 2017
#R1#
Malvo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the body from Malvo misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado misses with a left hand
and Malvo counters with a thumping low kick.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Alvado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvado as he connects with a hook.
Malvo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malvo.
Malvo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malvo slips a jab from Alvado.
Alvado slips under a jab from Malvo.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo slips a straight right by Alvado.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Malvo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malvo! But no joy.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a low kick, right behind Alvado 's knee.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado. #T1#
Malvo clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Malvo.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvado keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Malvo.
Alvado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malvo throws out a leg kick but Alvado moves out of range and Malvo only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
Despite the aggression on Malvo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Malvo.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
A solid body kick from Malvo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado checks a low kick from Malvo.
Alvado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo slips a jab from Alvado.#T2#
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvado is out of range and Malvo settles back down.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malvo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malvo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvado.
Malvo looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Malvo throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malvo.
Malvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malvo.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Alvado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Malvo coming out on top.#T3#
Alvado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malvo's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malvo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Malvo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvado checks it well.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malvo throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Alvado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malvo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Alvado moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
A good leg kick by Malvo.
Alvado throws a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Alvado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malvo misses with a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Malvo 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
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!
#R2#
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malvo fails to land with a series of punches.
Malvo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malvo thinks about the counter body kick.
Malvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado slips a jab from Malvo.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Malvo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Malvo counters with a thumping low kick.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malvo at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo misses with a straight left. #T1#
Malvo throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Alvado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Malvo wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Lorne Malvo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malvo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Malvo's head.
Alvado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malvo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malvo backs up against the cage.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Malvo checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malvo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Malvo.
Malvo lands with a slapping head kick.
A shot to the body from Malvo misses
and Alvado counters with a good low kick that Malvo was not able to check.
Alvado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado connects with a nice looking jab.
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Alvado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malvo's sensitive parts.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo lands a nice looking body kick.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Malvo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malvo connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malvo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malvo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Alvado.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
Alvado tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvado throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
A punch combination from Alvado misses.
Malvo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvado takes a step back to recover.
Malvo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvado slips a straight right by Malvo.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Malvo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Alvado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malvo misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malvo thinking.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malvo.
Malvo lands with a nice body kick.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Malvo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malvo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvado backs up against the cage.
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Malvo's head.
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Malvo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malvo tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malvo.

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 Pablo Alvado.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Pablo Alvado!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: EPL 12.3     
Date:   May 17, 2017
#R1#
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Allen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Malvo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Malvo throws out a powerful jab.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Malvo counters with a nice body kick.
Allen is looking to chop away at Malvo's legs.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen slips under a jab from Malvo.
Malvo blocks the body kick.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Malvo misses with the combination.
Malvo staying out of range there.
Malvo looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Malvo blocks a leg kick.
Allen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen tries to clinch up but Malvo circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malvo finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Good exchange - Allen coming out on top.
A cross from Allen lands.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Malvo takes one to the side of the head.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Malvo's shoulder, as Malvo tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Malvo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Malvo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thomas Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Allen throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Allen down.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Malvo tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malvo slips a jab from Allen.#T2#
Allen throws a head kick that half lands.
Allen checks a leg kick.
A combination from Malvo does no damage.
Malvo digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Malvo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo delivers a nice body kick.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen jabs Malvo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malvo checks a low kick from Allen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malvo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allen lands a jab.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Malvo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.#T3#
Malvo scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Malvo.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Malvo lands a left hand.
Malvo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malvo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Malvo lands a good knee to the midsection. Allen won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Malvo trying to land knees to the body.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Malvo's head.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malvo.
A short right from Malvo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
Malvo motions for Allen to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malvo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Allen scores with a spinning back kick!
Allen tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Allen connects with a body shot.
Malvo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malvo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Allen pushes Malvo away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab. #T1#
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen feints a jab promting Malvo to slip. Allen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malvo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Malvo checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Allen looks to move away, Malvo throws a big counter combo but Allen just gets out of the way.
Allen lands the left hand.
Allen moves away from the strike by Malvo.
Malvo misses with a hook to the body
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Malvo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Malvo has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Malvo - that landed with a thud.
Malvo lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Malvo.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Malvo scores with a shoulder strike.
Malvo lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Nice body punch from Malvo.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorne Malvo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Malvo cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Malvo.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
Malvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
A right handed body shot lands from Malvo.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malvo.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen controlling the action here for a moment.
Allen works on Malvo's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Malvo.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo lands an uppercut.
Malvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
Malvo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.

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 Lorne Malvo.
Well Malvo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: EPL 12.2     
Date:   May 10, 2017
#R1#
Malvo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Ahwei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malvo. That one must have hurt.
Al Ahwei digs a good body shot into Malvo's ribs.
Malvo takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Malvo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malvo with a hook.
Al Ahwei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Ahwei throws a front kick aimed at Malvo's knee but Malvo avoids it well.
Malvo tests Al Ahwei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Ahwei checks a leg kick.
Al Ahwei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Malvo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Malvo ducks right into an uppercut from Al Ahwei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Malvo. That snapped Al Ahwei's head back.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Ahwei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malvo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malvo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Ahwei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Al Ahwei counters with a shoot takedown. Malvo fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malvo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malvo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malvo! #REVB#
Al Ahwei tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Malvo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Al Ahwei wants to hold on but Malvo pushes him away.
Al Ahwei is wriggling around trying to escape.
Malvo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo breaks from Al Ahwei's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Al Ahwei sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Malvo lands with a punch from half guard.
Al Ahwei's coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Malvo wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is defending well. #SUB#
Al Ahwei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malvo is looking to take a break and control but Al Ahwei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malvo works his way into full mount!
Malvo prevents Al Ahwei from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB2#
Malvo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Al Ahwei taking shots to the head.
Al Ahwei is looking to get to half guard.
Al Ahwei is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malvo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Al Ahwei?
Malvo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Ahwei is desperately trying to improve his position but Malvo has a good base and remains in mount.
Malvo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Ahwei is looking to improve his position but Malvo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Al Ahwei checks a low kick from Malvo.
Nice defenses there by Al Ahwei.
Malvo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Ahwei will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Malvo gets tackled into the cage by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei maintains the clinch.
Malvo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malvo lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Al Ahwei.
Malvo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Ahwei or not.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Malvo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Al Ahwei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Ahwei backwards.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Al Ahwei avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Ahwei blocking some punches.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Al Ahwei avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Ahwei.
Malvo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Ahwei blocks an uppercut.
Al Ahwei blocking some punches.
Al Ahwei throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei blocks a body shot from Malvo.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Ahwei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malvo is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Al Ahwei.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei prevents Malvo from breaking the clinch.
Al Ahwei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Al Ahwei controls the action.
Al Ahwei lands a right hand.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
Al Ahwei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Al Ahwei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Ahwei lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Ahwei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Ahwei.
Malvo lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Ahwei.
Malvo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
A short right from Malvo.
Malvo scores with a hook to the body.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Ahwei's elbow.
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Ahwei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Ahwei lands an uppercut.
Al Ahwei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Al Ahwei controls the action.
Malvo misses with a knee to the head.
Al Ahwei misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Malvo.
Al Ahwei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Ahwei lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Ahwei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Malvo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Ahwei or not.
Lorne Malvo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malvo pushes Al Ahwei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Al Ahwei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Ahwei dips to his left and cracks Malvo with an uppercut!
Malvo lands a nice hook to Al Ahwei's body. Al Ahwei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Ahwei's hands.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Ahwei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ahwei throws a head kick that misses.
Al Ahwei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvo.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Al Ahwei avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Al Ahwei blocks the body kick.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
Malvo throws a good cross that connects.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malvo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Ahwei.
Malvo misses with a hook. Al Ahwei ducked under it nicely.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Ahwei.
Malvo cracks a nice hook into Al Ahwei's ribs.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Ahwei thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Malvo finds it's target.
Malvo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab.
Al Ahwei throws the left hand but Malvo avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malvo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: EPL 12.1     
Date:   May 03, 2017
#R1#
Hawkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawkins is looking to counter punch.
Malvo tries to work over Hawkins's front leg with a kick but Hawkins checks it.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Malvo throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malvo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Malvo misses its intended target.
Malvo throws a right hand that misses
and Hawkins counters with a body kick that stops Malvo in his tracks momentarily.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malvo throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Malvo connects with a single shot there.
Malvo throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo feints a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Malvo misses with a looping left.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Hawkins saw that one coming.
Malvo tries to land a body kick
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Malvo ducks right into an uppercut from Hawkins.
Malvo is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Malvo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins stuns Malvo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawkins looks to land a combination but Malvo avoids it well.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawkins lands a leg kick that knocks Malvo off balance momentarily.
Hawkins lands a slapping body shot.
Malvo moves out of range of the strikes.
Malvo throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Malvo responds with a good body kick, but Hawkins manages to step out the way in time.
Hawkins connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Hawkins takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
And Malvo responds with a good body kick, but Hawkins manages to step out the way in time.
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malvo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawkins takes a step back to recover.
Malvo is looking to land body kicks.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo staying out of range there.
Hawkins lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Malvo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Malvo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawkins looks to move to half guard but instead Malvo has passed into mount! Damn!
Hawkins is looking to improve his position but Malvo isn't that keen on the idea.
Malvo working Hawkins over with strikes here.
Malvo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Hawkins is looking to improve his position but Malvo isn't that keen on the idea.
Hawkins regains half guard.
Malvo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malvo prevents Hawkins from improving his position.
Hawkins is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malvo is trying to control. Hawkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malvo pulls his head out easily.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep. Malvo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Malvo stands up out of the half guard.
Nice cross by Malvo.
A jab lands there for Hawkins.
Malvo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
As Malvo backs away, Hawkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Hawkins catches Malvo right on the button with a cross.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo throws out a powerful jab.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Malvo missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo wants to slow Hawkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body kick from Malvo.
Malvo lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins motions for Malvo to come forward. Hawkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawkins throws a body kick that misses
and Malvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malvo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malvo catches Hawkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lorne Malvo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Hawkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malvo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malvo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins throws a body kick that misses.
Malvo flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawkins steps away.
Malvo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malvo thuds his shin into the meat of Hawkins's side.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malvo misses with a head kick.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawkins throws a solid leg kick but Malvo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawkins.
Hawkins connects with a looping right hand.
Malvo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malvo in his tracks.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A clash of legs there as Hawkins blocks the low kick.
Hawkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hawkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawkins.
Malvo feints a counter leg kick.
Malvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hawkins jabs Malvo right on the nose. Malvo blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo throws a hook but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo counters with a body kick.
Lamont Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Malvo takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo throws a right hand that misses
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Hawkins as he checks the leg kick.
Malvo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawkins.
Malvo misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Hawkins misses the jab.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Malvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Malvo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hawkins will feel that in the morning.
Hawkins swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Malvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Hawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malvo is out of range and Hawkins settles back down.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jab, jab by Malvo - just one landing.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malvo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malvo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Malvo.
Jab by Hawkins.
Malvo connects with the punch.
Malvo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malvo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malvo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Hawkins off balance momentarily.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Hawkins off balance momentarily.
Malvo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Hawkins.
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Malvo swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
A slow jab from Malvo misses its intended target.
Hawkins throws a counter high kick but Malvo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Malvo scores with a spinning back kick!
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Hawkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Malvo off the cage and back into range.
Malvo misses the jab.
Malvo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malvo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malvo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hawkins will feel that in the morning.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Hawkins avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malvo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hawkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malvo.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malvo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

In defeat, Lamont Hawkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 

Event: Syn 503 - Pedro vs Vinetto     
Date:   Feb 03, 2017
#R1#
Nice jab there from Malvo.
Donnelly throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Donnelly instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
Malvo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donnelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donnelly lands with a right to the head.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malvo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Donnelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
Donnelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Malvo.
Donnelly cracks Malvo with a nice body shot.
Donnelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Donnelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Malvo misses with some punches. #T1#
Donnelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donnelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malvos head.
A short uppercut from Donnelly.
Malvo is looking to control Donnelly's arms but Donnelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malvo has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malvo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malvo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Donnelly.
A short body shot lands from Malvo as the two fighters clinch.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly lands with a light punch inside.
Malvo lands with a left to the head.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly. #T2#
Donnelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donnelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Donnelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donnelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donnelly scores with a hook to the body.
Malvo effectively controlling the action here.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
A shot in the inside from Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a hook to the body.
Malvo prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Donnelly.
Malvo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malvo tries to land knees in the clinch but Donnelly avoids the damage to the body.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Donnelly has a couple of punches blocked by Malvo.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donnelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Donnelly fails to land.
Malvo tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donnelly lands a right hand.
Donnelly can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
Malvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malvo lands with a short shot to the head.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Donnelly lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Donnelly lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donnelly lands a shoulder strike.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Donnelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malvo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
A right handed body shot lands from Malvo.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Malvo.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Donnelly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Malvo!
Nice body kick from Malvo.
Malvo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Malvo misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malvo.
Malvo tries to close the distance and clinch but Donnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donnelly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body
and Donnelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donnelly throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Donnelly checks a leg kick.
Malvo swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Malvo misses with a body shot.
Donnelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Donnelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Malvo slips a jab from Donnelly.
Malvo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donnelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Malvo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malvo throws a poor cross that misses
and Donnelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donnelly manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Malvo misses.
Donnelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malvo with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Donnelly misses
and Malvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donnelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malvo can pounce on him.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Malvo.
Donnelly lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo scores with a nice body kick.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malvo with a body shot.#CL#
Malvo moves into the clinch.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly gets through Malvo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malvo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donnelly can turn it around.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
Malvo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Malvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donnelly.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malvo lands a left hand.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo looking to throw knees to the head but Donnelly is blocking nicely.
Donnelly avoiding damage as Malvo throws knees to the body.
Donnelly pushes Malvo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Malvo gets through Donnelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liam Donnelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly tries to work over Malvo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Donnelly on the inside.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Malvo prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
Malvo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donnelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Donnelly on the inside.
Malvo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Donnelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo tries to land knees in the clinch but Donnelly avoids the damage to the body.
Donnelly pushes Malvo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donnelly lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Donnelly.
Donnelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malvo lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donnelly.
Malvo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Donnelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Malvo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Donnelly. Beautiful body shot.
Donnelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Liam Donnelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donnelly looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
Donnelly punishes Malvo's body with a nice straight punch.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Donnelly ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donnelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malvo throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Donnelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malvo is looking to control Donnelly's arms but Donnelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malvo has his back to the cage.
Donnelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
Malvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo working aggressively here. #T1#
Donnelly lands a left hand.
A short right from Donnelly.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Donnelly on the inside.
Malvo blocks a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donnelly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donnelly lands a left hand.
Donnelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Donnelly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Donnelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a hook to the body.
Malvo misses with a knee to the head.
Lorne Malvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Donnelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Donnelly.
Malvo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnelly controls his hands.
Donnelly lands a shot to the body.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donnelly.
Donnelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malvo prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Donnelly is working Malvo over against the cage.
Donnelly lands an uppercut.
Donnelly works on Malvo's body with a couple of short punches.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly tries to work over Malvo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malvos head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donnelly.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
Donnelly scores with a shot to the side of Malvo's head.
A short right from Donnelly on the inside.
Donnelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donnelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donnelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Donnelly prevents Malvo from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Donnelly.
Donnelly pushes Malvo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Donnelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donnelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Malvo is rocked!
Donnelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Malvo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Donnelly.
A short right from Donnelly.
Donnelly can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
Donnelly lands with a left to the head.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Donnelly. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Donnelly.
Donnelly is working Malvo over against the cage.
Donnelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malvo.
Donnelly can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
Malvo takes a shot to the head.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Donnelly lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Malvo to his knees! Donnelly keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Donnelly!
Liam Donnelly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Death Squad 366:Mike v Sean     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Malvo works Chekhov's body with a nice hook.
Chekhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Chekhov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chekhov tries to work over Malvo's front leg with a kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chekhov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chekhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvo.
Malvo throws a hook to the side of Chekhov's head but Chekhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malvo is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malvo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Chekhov off balance momentarily.
Chekhov cracks a nice hook into Malvo's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Chekhov slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo checks a leg kick.
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chekhov's calf.#T1#
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chekhov's calf.
Chekhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Chekhov rushes Malvo and presses him up against the ropes.
Chekhov lands a hook that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Chekhov tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Chekhov gets through Malvo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov blocks an uppercut.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chekhov as the two fighters clinch.
Chekhov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Malvo manages to break the clinch.
Chekhov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malvo to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Malvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. Malvo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov lands with a good body shot.
Chekhov catches Malvo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malvo throws a lazy right hand but Chekhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Chekhov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chekhov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Malvo sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Malvo connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Chekhov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malvo checks a leg kick.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Chekhov avoids it with no problem.
Chekhov motions for Malvo to come forward. Chekhov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy body kick from Chekhov
and Malvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malvo is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekhov misses with a body shot
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Malvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chekhov misses with a double jab.
Malvo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chekhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Chekhov catches Malvo right on the button with a cross.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Malvo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
Chekhov scores with a nice strike.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Chekhov moved away.#T4#
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chekhov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malvo is out of range and Chekhov settles back down.
Malvo scores with a body shot.
Malvo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chekhov slips a jab from Malvo.
Chekhov cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Chekhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Chekhov coming out on top.
Chekhov tries to land a body kick
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov misses with a body punch
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Malvo throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chekhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malvo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Chekhov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malvo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Malvo lands a hook that snaps the head of Chekhov backwards.
Chekhov cracks Malvo with a nice body shot.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chekhov avoids it.
Malvo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malvo working aggressively here.
Chekhov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Chekhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo throws a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Malvo throws a big shot that misses.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses
and Chekhov counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Malvo off balance momentarily.
Malvo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chekhov if he has to take too many more of those.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Malvo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chekhov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chekhov throws a lazy body kick
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malvo wants to land a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Chekhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chekhov is looking to wear down Malvo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.#T2#
Chekhov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malvos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malvo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov staying out of range there.
Chekhov throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Chekhov moved away.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malvo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chekhov misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malvo.
Chekhov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malvo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chekhov if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Chekhov jabs Malvo right on the nose. Malvo blinks but takes it well.
Chekhov stuns Malvo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chekhov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malvo to score with a decent uppercut.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chekhov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lorne Malvo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chekhov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malvo's hands.
Malvo throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Malvo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malvo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Malvo avoids the punch easily.
Chekhov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Chekhov cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg. #CL#
Chekhov darts in and clinches Malvo up against the ropes.
Malvo is trying to force a seperation but Chekhov has the dominant position.
Malvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malvo prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a left hand.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chekhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov lands a body shot.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malvo tries to work over Chekhov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Malvo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malvo trying to land knees to the body.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Malvo slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo works over Chekhov's head and body with a nice combination.
Malvo throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malvo connects with the punch.
Malvo swinging wildly here.
Malvo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chekhov is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
Chekhov tries to clinch but Malvo moves out of range.
Chekhov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malvo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekhov.
Chekhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there
and Malvo counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chekhov misses with a hook.#T1#
Chekhov jabs Malvo right on the nose. Malvo blinks but takes it well.
Chekhov takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Chekhov scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Malvo blocks the low kick.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
Chekhov takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Chekhov avoids it with no problem.
Chekhov slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
Malvo feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov throws a big shot that misses.
Chekhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Malvo cracks the inside of Chekhov's front leg.
Chekhov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malvo scoring well with a low kick there.
Malvo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Malvo tries to counter it with a takedown but Chekhov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Malvo tenderised Chekhov's leg. Chekhov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malvo slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malvo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malvo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Malvo.
Malvo circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Chekhov coming out on top.
Chekhov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Malvo misses.
Chekhov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chekhov.
Malvo blocks a jab.
Malvo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malvo misses with a left hand
and Chekhov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chekhov avoids a kick to the body.
Chekhov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Malvo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Chekhov thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Malvo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chekhov's knee momentarily.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Malvo connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.#T4#
Malvo misses with a looping right.
Malvo throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Chekhov thows a body kick. Malvo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Chekhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov looks to throw a body kick
and Malvo counters with a good low kick that Chekhov was not able to check.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Malvo off balance momentarily.
Malvo thows a leg kick but Chekhov checks it
enabling Chekhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Chekhov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chekhov tries a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lorne Malvo just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chekhov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malvo swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov blocks the body kick.
Chekhov throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Malvo slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malvo! But no joy.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Malvo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chekhov.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malvo slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Chekhov moved away.
Malvo misses with a two punch combination.
Chekhov tries to score with a low kick but Malvo moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Chekhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chekhov lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Chekhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malvo is able to avoid easily.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Chekhov saw that one coming.
Malvo throws a good cross that connects.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malvo.
Malvo swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Malvo lands a jab.
Malvo thuds his right hand into Chekhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Malvo takes one to the chin there.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malvo blocks a leg kick.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chekhov takes one to the chin there.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malvo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chekhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov cracks Malvo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekhov.
A counter left hand to the body from Chekhov misses its target.
Chekhov throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malvo looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chekhov cracks Malvo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo dips to his left and cracks Chekhov with an uppercut!
Malvo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chekhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chekhov is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
Malvo throws a series of strikes that have Chekhov backpedaling.
Chekhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Chekhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malvo slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Malvo misses with a body shot.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Malvo throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Malvo cracks Chekhov with an open hand slap.
Chekhov staying out of range there.
Malvo is looking to slow Chekhov down with leg kicks.
Malvo cracks Chekhov with a good jab.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
Malvo tries a quick counter leg kick but Chekhov is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Chekhov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malvo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Malvo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Chekhov down.
Malvo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
And Malvo responds with a good body kick, but Chekhov manages to step out the way in time.
Malvo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chekhov loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo counters with a body kick.
Malvo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
Chekhov throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it.
Malvo throws the left hand but Chekhov avoids the punch easily.
Malvo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chekhov lands an overhand right.
Chekhov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Chekhov moved away.
Malvo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malvo checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov connects with a nice looking jab.
Chekhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Malvo saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Malvo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malvo misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chekhov misses with a jab to the body
and Malvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chekhov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Malvo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malvo connects with a crisp jab.
Chekhov clobbers Malvo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Chekhov off balance momentarily.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
Malvo scores with a jab.
Chekhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Malvo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Malvo scores with a hook.
Chekhov needs to keep his hands up - Malvo had a free shot at his head there.
Chekhov moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
Malvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chekhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Chekhov
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Malvo lands a really nice looking cross but Chekhov seems unphased. #T4#
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chekhov throws an off balance right hand
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
Chekhov slips a straight right by Malvo.
Chekhov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malvo just manages to avoid it.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chekhov throws a shot from downtown. Malvo moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Malvo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Malvo tenderised Chekhov's leg. Chekhov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malvo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chekhov tries to move into range but Malvo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chekhov tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo with the counter takedown but Chekhov avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malvo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There are no saints in the animal kingdom. Only breakfast and dinner. '.
Anton Chekhov spoke after the fight, saying 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.

 

Event: Death Squad 363:Sean v Tallon     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Ehrmantraut cracks Malvo with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Malvo misses.
Ehrmantraut is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut tests Malvo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut jabs Malvo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ehrmantraut counters with a straight right hand.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Malvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Malvo responds with a good body kick, but Ehrmantraut manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malvo.
Malvo thows a leg kick but Ehrmantraut checks it
and Ehrmantraut counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ehrmantraut throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malvo! But no joy.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
Ehrmantraut fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malvo just manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malvo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ehrmantraut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ehrmantraut. That's going to slow Malvo down.
Malvo's corner calls for a 1-2. Malvo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ehrmantraut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ehrmantraut tries to land a body kick
and Ehrmantraut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Malvo. That snapped Ehrmantraut's head back.
Ehrmantraut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malvo blocks a head kick by Ehrmantraut.
Malvo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ehrmantraut in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ehrmantraut walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malvo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ehrmantraut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Malvo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Ehrmantraut has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ehrmantraut connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malvo. Malvo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Ehrmantraut down.
Ehrmantraut digs a good body shot into Malvo's ribs.
Malvo misses with a looping left.
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ehrmantraut misses with a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malvo. That one must have hurt.
Ehrmantraut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvo.
Ehrmantraut lands with an overhand left.
Ehrmantraut does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ehrmantraut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malvo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ehrmantraut scrambles back to his feet.
Ehrmantraut scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Malvo.#T3#
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo looks to land a left hand but Ehrmantraut moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malvo, as that shot connected.
Jab by Ehrmantraut.
A clash of legs there as Ehrmantraut blocks the low kick.
Malvo takes one to the chin there.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ehrmantraut throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Ehrmantraut counters with a series of strikes. Malvo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ehrmantraut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malvo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malvo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ehrmantraut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malvo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Malvo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ehrmantraut checks it well.
Malvo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ehrmantraut in his tracks.
Ehrmantraut is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ehrmantraut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malvo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ehrmantraut scrambles back to his feet.
Ehrmantraut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malvo wants to clinch.
Malvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ehrmantraut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvo.
Ehrmantraut is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Malvo does it's job there.
Ehrmantraut works Malvo's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ehrmantraut dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Malvo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ehrmantraut lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malvo misses with the body kick
and Ehrmantraut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Malvo is looking to clinch but Ehrmantraut is avoiding it.
Ehrmantraut throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo connects with a looping right hand.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut avoids the head kick by Malvo.
A quick step to the side and Ehrmantraut tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ehrmantraut throws an overhand right that lands on Malvo's shoulder, as Malvo tries to avoid the shot.
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malvo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ehrmantraut's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo blocks the body kick.
Malvo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Malvo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ehrmantraut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malvo at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut scoring well with a low kick there.
Malvo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Malvo throws a head kick but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Malvo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ehrmantraut has got the better of the exchanges.
Malvo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mike Ehrmantraut is winning the standup battle so far.
Malvo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ehrmantraut counters with a thumping low kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Malvo lands with a cross.
Malvo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malvo is looking to land body kicks.
Malvo is looking to slow Ehrmantraut down with leg kicks. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick as Malvo jumps back.
Malvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Ehrmantraut throws a good cross that connects.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ehrmantraut feints and then cracks Malvo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malvo down.
A jab lands there for Malvo.
Ehrmantraut walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malvo.
Ehrmantraut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid it.
Malvo throws a good cross that connects.
Ehrmantraut takes one to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
An attempted straight right counter from Ehrmantraut misses the target.#T3#
Malvo connects with the punch.
Malvo tried to score with a low kick but Ehrmantraut checks it.
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Ehrmantraut ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo lands a nice looking body kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malvo.
Ehrmantraut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ehrmantraut throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ehrmantraut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malvo scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Ehrmantraut lands.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ehrmantraut connects with a solid leg kick.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab and a cross from Malvo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Ehrmantraut jumps back.#T4#
Ehrmantraut swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
And Malvo responds with a good body kick, but Ehrmantraut manages to step out the way in time.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Malvo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ehrmantraut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malvo. That did some damage!
Ehrmantraut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malvo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ehrmantraut scores with a body shot.
Malvo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malvo misses with a double jab
and Ehrmantraut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malvo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ehrmantraut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Malvo checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Ehrmantraut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ehrmantraut.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ehrmantraut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malvo.
Malvo misses with a head kick.
Malvo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ehrmantraut walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Malvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ehrmantraut lands with a right hand.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
It looked like Ehrmantraut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malvo throws a low kick, looking for Ehrmantraut's leg but Ehrmantraut calmly moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut misses with a combination
and Ehrmantraut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Ehrmantraut blocks the low kick.#T1#
Malvo throws a wild body kick that Ehrmantraut sees coming a mile off.
Ehrmantraut tries to move into range but Malvo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malvo blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Malvo finds it's target.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Ehrmantraut.
Malvo checks a leg kick.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Ehrmantraut avoids it with no problem.
Malvo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malvo wants to land a leg kick but Ehrmantraut is out of range.
Ehrmantraut tries a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ehrmantraut appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Ehrmantraut misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
Ehrmantraut throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ehrmantraut misses the target.#T2#
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Ehrmantraut.
A telegraphed right hand from Malvo misses the target.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Malvo tries to clinch
and Ehrmantraut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut looks to throw a body kick
and Malvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Malvo misses with the combination.
Ehrmantraut throws an off balance right hand
and Malvo counters with an outside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut lands a body shot.
Malvo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ehrmantraut connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Malvo walks into a jab.
Malvo throws a big shot that misses.
Malvo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ehrmantraut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Malvo connects with a single shot there.
Ehrmantraut is looking to chop away at Malvo's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Ehrmantraut down.
Ehrmantraut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Ehrmantraut moves forwards but Malvo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ehrmantraut moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Ehrmantraut as he checks the leg kick.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut moved away.
Malvo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ehrmantraut. That one must have hurt.
Malvo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ehrmantraut under the eye.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Malvo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut drops his hands momentarily and Malvo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ehrmantraut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Malvo tenderised Ehrmantraut's leg. Ehrmantraut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malvo.
Malvo misses with an uppercut. Ehrmantraut saw that one coming.
Ehrmantraut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice looking body shot.
Malvo misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ehrmantraut was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malvo.
Nice cross by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut digs a good hook to Malvo's body.
Malvo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malvo throws a good cross that connects.
Malvo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ehrmantraut has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
An inside leg kick lands from Malvo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Malvo misses with a hook
and Ehrmantraut counters with a leg kick.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses.
Ehrmantraut just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo lands with an overhand left.
Ehrmantraut jabs at Malvo's body.
Ehrmantraut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
Malvo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ehrmantraut looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
Malvo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malvo checks a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.#T1#
Malvo scores with a nice strike.
Malvo thuds a left hand into Ehrmantraut's body.
Malvo scores with a decent looking hook.
Ehrmantraut takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ehrmantraut checks a low kick from Malvo.
Ehrmantraut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ehrmantraut tried to counter with a leg kick but Malvo avoided it.
Malvo misses with a left hand
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo is looking to chop away at Ehrmantraut's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Ehrmantraut misses the target.
Malvo with a nice cross.
Ehrmantraut throws a push kick but Malvo slaps the foot to one side.
Malvo scores with a nice head shot.
Ehrmantraut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Malvo misses.
Ehrmantraut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down.
Malvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ehrmantraut counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Ehrmantraut. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ehrmantraut.
Malvo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Ehrmantraut avoids it.
Malvo swings widly with a right hand
and Ehrmantraut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ehrmantraut throws a body shot but no joy.
Malvo throws a sloppy head kick and Ehrmantraut moves out of range easily.
Malvo moves out of range of the strikes.
Malvo throws a hook but Ehrmantraut avoids it easily.
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Ehrmantraut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malvo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ehrmantrauts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ehrmantraut misses with a right hand
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
Malvo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malvo lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Malvo misses. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Malvo.
The fighters circling - Ehrmantraut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malvo lands a nice shot that snaps Ehrmantraut's head back.
Malvo checks a low kick from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the body kick from Malvo.
Malvo tries a low kick but Ehrmantraut avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Malvo misses.
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Malvo finds it's target.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Ehrmantraut moved away.
Malvo cracks Ehrmantraut with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ehrmantraut throws a push kick but Malvo slaps the foot to one side.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malvo moves out of range as Ehrmantraut throws a body kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range. #T4#
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
Ehrmantraut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Ehrmantraut throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Malvo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ehrmantraut throws a right hand that misses
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Ehrmantraut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ehrmantraut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Ehrmantraut appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Malvo.
Malvo tries a low kick but Ehrmantraut avoids it.
Ehrmantraut blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Ehrmantraut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ehrmantraut stalks Malvo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malvo's face. Malvo staggers backwards, shaken.
Malvo misses with an uppercut
and Ehrmantraut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ehrmantraut is looking to counter punch.
Malvo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick by Malvo misses
and Ehrmantraut counters with an outside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ehrmantraut scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ehrmantraut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malvo, right into the meat.
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo misses with a straight right.
Ehrmantraut lands with an uppercut that bounces Malvo off the cage and back into range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ehrmantraut, right into the meat. #T1#
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick.
Malvo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malvo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malvo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ehrmantraut connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ehrmantraut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malvo to score with a decent uppercut.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Ehrmantraut saw that one coming.
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ehrmantraut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Malvo!
Ehrmantraut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Ehrmantraut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malvo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Malvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ehrmantraut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ehrmantraut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ehrmantraut misses with a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malvo.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Ehrmantraut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Ehrmantraut misses with a jab to the body
and Malvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ehrmantraut.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Malvo throws a push kick but Ehrmantraut slaps the foot to one side.
Malvo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ehrmantraut digs a good body shot into Malvo's ribs.
Ehrmantraut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ehrmantraut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ehrmantraut scores with a body shot.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Ehrmantraut's knee but Ehrmantraut avoids it well.
Ehrmantraut misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ehrmantraut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Ehrmantraut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut scores with a spinning back kick!
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrmantraut's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malvo under the eye.
Ehrmantraut looks to throw a body kick
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ehrmantraut - that will leave a mark!
Malvo avoids a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Ehrmantraut takes one to the chin there.
Ehrmantraut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo misses with a double jab.
Ehrmantraut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ehrmantraut 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ehrmantraut!

A victorious Mike Ehrmantraut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Death Squad 359:Anton v B'den     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Rain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malvo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rain.
Malvo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cooker in the buildup to the fight.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Malvo has Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malvo.
Rain works on Malvo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rain lands with a right to the head.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain misses with a body punch.
Rain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malvo works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Rain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malvo.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short uppercut from Malvo.
Malvo avoiding damage.
Malvo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Rain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malvo or not.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Malvo.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo lands a right hand.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rain.#T2#
Rain shoots in but Malvo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Malvo checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Malvo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Malvo.
Malvo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat.
Rain misses with a two punch combination.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Malvo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Malvo.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malvo throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Rain walks into a stiff left hand from Malvo.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Rain
and Malvo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malvo scores with a hook.
Rain misses the jab.
Malvo connects with a crisp jab.
Malvo lands a nice hook to Rain's body. Rain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick.
Malvo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Malvo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malvo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Titan Rain has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Rain.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Rain coming out on top.
Rain throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malvo is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Malvo misses
and Rain counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's time! Malvo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malvo works Rain's body with a nice hook.
Malvo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Rain avoids it.
Malvo scores with a jab to the head.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lorne Malvo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rain thinking.
Rain slips under a jab from Malvo.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain wants to land a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rain has time to react.
Malvo cracks Rain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Rain.
And Rain tries to counter it with a takedown but Malvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malvo misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malvo misses with a wild combination.
Malvo misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rain.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Malvo throws a push kick but Rain slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rain.
Malvo scores with a sloppy right hand. Rain should have avoided that one.
Rain avoids the head kick by Malvo.
Some bone on bone action there as Malvo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain checks a low kick from Malvo.
Rain misses with a looping right.#CL#
Malvo pushes Rain up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Malvo blocks the leg kick.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Rain moved away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain digs a good hook to Malvo's body.
Malvo misses with a looping right.
Malvo lands a jab to Rain's midsection.
Malvo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malvo's head backwards.
Malvo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malvo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rain can do to turn this around?
Malvo blocks the body kick.
Rain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malvo.
Rain misses with a takedown attempt - Malvo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rain throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Malvo forces Rain back against the cage and clinches.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rain is trying to break free.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Malvo digs a right hand underneath Rain's ribcage. Rain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Malvo.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo lands a body punch.
Rain misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Malvo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rain is trying to break the clinch but Malvo has him pressed against the cage.
Malvo lands an uppercut.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Malvo takes a shot to the head.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Rain misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Malvo missing with knees to the body.
Rain is trying to push Malvo away but Malvo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rain lands with a left to the head.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Rain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malvo walks into a stiff left hand from Rain.
Malvo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rain.
A big right from Malvo misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malvo lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain delivers a nice body kick.
A cross from Malvo lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Malvo throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Malvo with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Malvo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rain doesn't seem phased though.
Malvo takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malvo looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malvo jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.
Rain misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Rain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malvo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rain in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rain throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Rain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Rain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Malvo throws Rain to one side and escapes!#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malvo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malvo, right into the meat.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malvo is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Malvo as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Rain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malvo quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Malvo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo lands a jab.
Malvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Malvo tries to work over Rain's front leg with a kick but Rain checks it.
Rain is trying to counter with his kicks.
Malvo avoids the head kick by Rain.
Malvo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Rain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malvo won't be happy with that. #T2#
Malvo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malvo manages to get to full guard.
Rain throws a big right hand that misses.
Malvo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rain.
Rain won't allow Malvo to get back to his feet.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rain postures up.
Malvo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malvo with a nice head shot there.
Rain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malvo.
Rain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malvo is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malvo defends it easily.#T4#
Malvo trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
Malvo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Malvo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malvo wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Rain throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo moves in looking to clinch but Rain pushes him off.
Malvo ducks right into an uppercut from Rain.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
Malvo throws out a leg kick but Rain moves out of range and Malvo only half commits.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Malvo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malvo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rain walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Rain tries to land a body kick
and Malvo counters with an outside leg kick.
Rain tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malvo throws a series of punches but Rain avoids them all with ease.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malvo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Malvo avoids the head kick by Rain.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rain is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo throws a good cross that connects.
Rain throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo throws a leg kick which misses Rain's front leg but catches the back leg as Rain tries to avoid it.
Malvo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malvo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Rain.#T2#
Rain tries to land a leg kick but Malvo saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Malvo!
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Rain jabs Malvo right on the nose. Malvo blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as Malvo blocks the low kick.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain blocks the body kick.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain. That's going to slow Malvo down.
Malvo tries to clinch up.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Rain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rain lands in his opponent's guard.
Malvo keeping full guard, as Rain tries to pass. #T3#
Malvo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malvo is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rain looking for a guillotine here but Malvo defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rain is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Malvo wants to improve his position but instead Rain has moved into half guard.
Malvo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rain.
Malvo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rain throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Malvo thows a body kick. Rain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malvo moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Malvo wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
The fighters circling - Malvo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malvo with a nice cross.
Rain blocks a jab.
Malvo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo wants to clinch.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malvo.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Malvo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvo.
A clash of legs there as Malvo blocks the low kick.
Malvo connects with a looping right hand.
Malvo walks into a straight right hand from Rain.
Rain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Malvo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rain, pushing him back against the cage.
Rain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
Malvo scores with a shoulder strike.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rain misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Rain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malvos head.
Rain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Rain blocking some punches.
Rain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malvo prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Rain.
Titan Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
A short uppercut from Malvo.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rain tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Malvo as the two fighters clinch.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Rain lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Rain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malvo wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Rain gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Malvo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rain is on him like a limpet, forcing Malvo back against the cage.#T3#
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
Malvo scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo lands a nice uppercut.
Malvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Malvo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorne Malvo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Malvo is pressed up against the cage. Rain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malvo down to the mat. Malvo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rain misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Malvo connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain throws a solid leg kick but Malvo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rain.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malvo connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Malvo pushes Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Rain digs a right hand into Malvo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malvo's gas tank.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malvo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorne Malvo!

In his post fight interview, Lorne Malvo gave a big smile as he said 'There are no saints in the animal kingdom. Only breakfast and dinner. '.

 

Event: Syn 480 - Rocker vs Hale     
Date:   Oct 30, 2016
#R1#
Wayne works the jab nicely.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne feints a counter leg kick.
Malvo blocks the body kick.
Malvo walks into a left hand.
Malvo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wayne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Malvo moved away.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malvo at a distance.
Wayne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wayne feints and then cracks Malvo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malvo down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malvo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wayne - the referee stops the clock and Malvo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wayne. Malvo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Malvo.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Malvo connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malvo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Wayne thuds his shin into the meat of Malvo's side.
Wayne swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malvo moves out of range of the strikes.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wayne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Malvo.
Wayne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne lands with a straight right. Malvo didn't see that one coming.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo is looking to counter punch.
Malvo looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Malvo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo slips under a jab.
Malvo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.#T2#
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malvo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malvo works the jab nicely.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Malvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne wants to slow Malvo down by chopping away at his legs.
Wayne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malvo's calf.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malvo.
Malvo moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malvo.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wayne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Malvo misses with a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne lands a head shot.
Malvo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Malvo throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Malvo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malvo misses the shot to the body.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Malvo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malvo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wayne.
Wayne misses with a straight right. #T4#
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wayne works Malvo's body with a nice hook.
Malvo feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Wayne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wayne swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wayne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wayne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Malvo.
Malvo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Wayne connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lil Wayne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wayne scores with a jab.
Malvo throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Malvo tries to clinch up.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Wayne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malvo. That one must have hurt.
Jab, jab by Wayne - just one landing.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Malvo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Wayne misses
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne pushes Malvo away with a front kick.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Wayne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Malvo. #T1#
Malvo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wayne's hands.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malvo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malvo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Malvo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne thinking.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Wayne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wayne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wayne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malvo's calf.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne checks a leg kick nicely.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
That kick from Malvo tenderised Wayne's leg. Wayne is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Malvo clinches up with Wayne and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Wayne - that landed with a thud.
Wayne avoiding damage as Malvo throws knees to the body.
Wayne presses Malvo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malvo prevents a body shot from Wayne.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Wayne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne lands an uppercut.
Malvo blocking some punches.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Malvo.
Malvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wayne.
Still in the clinch, Wayne scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wayne.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Malvo blocking some punches.
Malvo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malvo misses with the head strike. #BC#
Malvo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick from Malvo lands but Wayne takes it in his stride.
Malvo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wayne ducks right into an uppercut from Malvo.
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces Malvo off the cage and back into range.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Malvo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
Malvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Malvo feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne scores with a nice strike.
Malvo throws a good cross that connects.
Lil Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malvo keeps the fight on the outside.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malvo.
Wayne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malvo checks a leg kick nicely.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lil Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Wayne thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
Nice shot by Malvo.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malvo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wayne finds it's way round the side to connect with Malvo's head.
Malvo thows a leg kick but Wayne checks it
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Malvo misses its intended target.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Malvo.
Wayne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malvo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo works the jab nicely.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malvo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Malvo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Malvo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wayne won't be happy with that.
Wayne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malvo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malvo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wayne controlling the position for now.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malvo is working away from the top position though.
Malvo lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Wayne is staying active underneath Malvo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wayne wants to control but Malvo is keeping busy.
Malvo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malvo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
Malvo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malvo throwing shots but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Malvo is going to stand back up.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malvo is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malvo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malvo, right into the meat.
A right-left combo lands from Malvo.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses.
Wayne wants to land a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Malvo. #T4#
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malvo's sensitive parts.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a nice head shot.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Malvo moved away.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Malvo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wayne under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malvo wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Good work by Malvo as he checks the leg kick.
Malvo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Malvo saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Malvo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Malvo throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Malvo lands a jab to Wayne's midsection.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Malvo counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo blocks the body kick.
Malvo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wayne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malvo misses with a hook to the body
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malvo misses with a leg kick.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Malvo.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Malvo.
Malvo shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malvo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malvo. #T2#
Malvo throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Malvo only half commits.
Wayne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne scores with a kick to the body.
Wayne cracks Malvo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Malvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malvo checks a low kick from Wayne.
Nice straight punches there by Wayne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wayne.
A big left from Malvo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malvo.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Malvo's head but Malvo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Malvo counters with a quick kick to the body but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Malvo checks it.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.#T3#
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
Malvo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Wayne lands with a nice body punch.
Malvo dips to his left and cracks Wayne with an uppercut!
Malvo jabs Wayne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Wayne.
Malvo lands a really nice looking cross but Wayne seems unphased.
Wayne lands with a nice body punch.
Malvo drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne jabs at Malvo's body.
Malvo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malvo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wayne.
Wayne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malvo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Wayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Malvo misses the shot to the body.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malvo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Malvo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malvo blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Malvo blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A good leg kick by Malvo.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo tries to work over Wayne's front leg with a kick but Wayne checks it.
Malvo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malvo. Wayne shrugs it off though.
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Malvo cracks Wayne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Malvo walks into a left hand.
Wayne thuds his shin into the meat of Malvo's side.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.#T1#
Malvo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne throws a low kick but Malvo moves out of range easily.
Malvo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wayne lands with a nice body punch.
Malvo throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malvo.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malvo blocks the body kick.
Malvo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by Malvo.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malvo checks a leg kick.
Lorne Malvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.
Malvo throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malvo.
Wayne connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
Malvo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Malvo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Malvo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Malvo avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Malvo's shoulder, as Malvo tries to avoid the shot.
Malvo throws a low kick, looking for Wayne's leg but Wayne calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Malvo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wayne scores with a spinning back kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Malvo down.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Malvo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wayne avoids it.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Malvo throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Malvo throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Malvo down.
Wayne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wayne takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Wayne throws a head kick but Malvo moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Malvo down.
Malvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malvo motions for Wayne to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Wayne!

After winning the bout, Lil Wayne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 472 - Malvo v. Wayne     
Date:   Sep 18, 2016
#R1#
A head kick by Malvo misses
and Wayne counters with a leg kick.
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses
and Malvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Wayne misses with a low kick as Malvo jumps back.
Malvo staying out of range there.
Malvo misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Malvo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Malvo misses.
Malvo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malvo.
Malvo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a good low kick that Malvo was not able to check. #T1#
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
Malvo misses with a looping right.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Malvo's belly button to the back.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Malvo pushes him off.
Wayne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malvo slips a jab from Wayne.
Malvo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wayne throws a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Wayne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malvo's calf.
Malvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Malvo throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Malvo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Malvo scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Malvo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wayne with a body shot.
Wayne swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malvo lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne feints and then cracks Malvo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malvo down.
Malvo stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malvo keeps the fight on the outside.
Malvo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wayne scores with a nice body kick.
Malvo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malvo wants to clinch
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Malvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wayne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Malvo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wayne with a body shot.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malvo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malvo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malvo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wayne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne scores with a nice right hand.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo flicks out a counter leg kick but Wayne steps away.
Wayne connects with a body shot.#T4#
Malvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wayne walks into a jab.
Malvo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malvo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malvo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Malvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Malvo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wayne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wayne slips under a jab from Malvo.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne backing away here, and Malvo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malvo lands with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Malvo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wayne has got the better of the exchanges.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malvo scores with a hook.
Wayne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malvo can do to turn this around?
Malvo avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
A little jabbing left from Malvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malvo just manages to avoid it.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malvo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo cracks Wayne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wayne thumps Malvo with a low kick.
Wayne misses the jab.
Malvo tries to clinch
and Wayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Malvo moved out of range nicely.
Malvo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wayne tried to counter with a leg kick but Malvo avoided it.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Malvo slips under a jab from Wayne.
Malvo scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Malvo misses with a hook.
Wayne throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Malvo misses.
Wayne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Malvo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne misses the body punch
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malvo.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne lunges at Malvo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malvo's hand.
Wayne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malvo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wayne swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
Lil Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Malvo moves out of range. #T3#
Malvo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wayne's calf.
Malvo throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne walks into a jab.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
Malvo misses with a head kick.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Malvo counters with a takedown into side control.
Wayne wants to control but Malvo postures up.
Wayne tries to buck Malvo off but Malvo is having none of it.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malvo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malvo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
Malvo is thwarting Wayne's attempts to control the position.
Wayne is looking for a sweep. Malvo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malvo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malvo pulls his head out easily.
Malvo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Malvo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Malvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malvo misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wayne wants to slow Malvo down by chopping away at his legs.
Wayne tries to work over Malvo's front leg with a kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
Malvo moves out of range as Wayne throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malvo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malvo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Malvo misses its intended target.
Malvo misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Malvo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Malvo misses. #T2#
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Malvo.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Malvo.
Donk. Malvo catches Wayne right on the button with a cross.
Malvo missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Malvo moved away.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
A little jabbing left from Malvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Wayne.
Malvo looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.#T3#
Wayne wants to land a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malvo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wayne is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
A left lands for Malvo.
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvo.
Malvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Malvo.
Wayne lands the left hand.
Wayne misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses. #T4#
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malvo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malvo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
A big right from Malvo misses.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Malvo avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Malvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malvo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wayne's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo lands an overhand right.
Malvo scores with the left hand. Wayne knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Malvo.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne digs a good hook to Malvo's body.
Malvo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wayne.
Wayne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malvo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wayne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malvo. Malvo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lorne Malvo just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Malvo looks to throw a body kick
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Malvo lands a jab.
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Malvo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wayne can pounce on him.
Wayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Wayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Wayne throws a lazy body kick
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malvo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wayne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wayne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Wayne lands a front kick.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Malvo moved out of range nicely.
Wayne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malvo under the eye.
Wayne scores with a jab to the head.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo slips a jab from Wayne.
Malvo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malvo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
Malvo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malvo looks to throw a body kick
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Malvo. Malvo gets slowly back to his feet.
It appears Wayne was looking to counter with a kick there.
Malvo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Malvo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Malvo's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Malvo misses the target.
Malvo moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
Malvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Malvo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malvo throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Wayne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malvo moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Malvo throws a fast counter high kick but Wayne manages to duck under it in time.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne jabs Malvo right on the nose. Malvo blinks but takes it well.
Wayne throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo lands with a straight right. Wayne didn't see that one coming.
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malvo walks into a left hand.
Malvo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Malvo scores with a jab. Wayne acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Malvo lands a really nice looking cross but Wayne seems unphased.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Malvo scores with a jab. Wayne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malvo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
A little jabbing left from Malvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malvo cracks the inside of Wayne's front leg.
Malvo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Malvo.
Wayne is looking to counter punch.
Wayne throws a low kick but Malvo moves out of range easily.
Wayne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne had his way with Lorne Malvo in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Malvo's body.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malvo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wayne's head.
Malvo feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Wayne takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne misses with a straight right. #T1#
Malvo misses with a series of wild punches.
Malvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wayne misses the body punch
and Malvo counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
Malvo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Malvo misses.
Wayne lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne misses with the body kick
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Malvo counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range. #T2#
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Wayne darts in and clinches Malvo up against the cage.
Malvo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wayne.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wayne is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malvo avoids the head kick by Wayne. #T3#
Malvo misses with a body shot.
Malvo throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and Malvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a nice body kick.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo tries to work over Wayne's front leg with a kick but Wayne checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wayne.
A lazy left from Malvo finds it's target.#T4#
Wayne is looking to score with low kicks.
Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne feints and then cracks Malvo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malvo down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
Malvo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wayne's head.
Wayne misses with a jab to the body
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
Malvo scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wayne, right into the meat.
Malvo scores with a jab. Wayne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, jab by Wayne - just one landing.
Malvo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wayne as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorne Malvo.
I think Malvo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lil Wayne!

Lil Wayne retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lil Wayne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 468 - Champion vs Champion     
Date:   Sep 04, 2016
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao throws a big shot that misses.
Malvo wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Malvo misses.
Tyraanicao scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyraanicao lands with an uppercut that bounces Malvo off the cage and back into range.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyraanicao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyraanicao's sensitive parts.
Malvo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Malvo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tyraanicao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malvo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Tyraanicao throws a series of punches but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
Malvo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malvo lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyraanicao off the cage and back into range.
Malvo connects with a solid leg kick.
Malvo misses with an uppercut
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malvo thinking.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Tyraanicao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao connects with a body shot that sends Malvo's belly button to the back.#CL#
Malvo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyraanicao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Tyraanicao cracks Malvo with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyraanicao.
Malvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo lands an uppercut.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Tyraanicao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Tyraanicao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malvo defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malvo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Tyraanicao working for a triangle but Malvo defends it easily. #SUB2#
Tyraanicao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Tyraanicao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Malvo escapes and throws Tyraanicao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Tyraanicao is not content to let Malvo control the position.
Tyraanicao can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyraanicao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Malvo is thwarting Tyraanicao's attempts to control the position.
Malvo prevents Tyraanicao from improving his position.
Malvo throwing shots but Tyraanicao is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Tyraanicao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tyraanicao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Malvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malvo.
Malvo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyraanicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Tyraanicao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malvo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyraanicao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malvo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyraanicao.
Malvo connects with a crisp jab.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Malvo cracks Tyraanicao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malvo shoots in for a takedown but Tyraanicao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick that misses.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao connects with a looping right hand.
Malvo misses with a wild combination.
Malvo throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Tyraanicao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malvo can pounce on him.
Tyraanicao scores with a hook.
Tyraanicao misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Tyraanicao misses
and Tyraanicao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo checks a low kick from Tyraanicao.#T2#
Tyraanicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malvo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo dips to his left and cracks Tyraanicao with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyraanicao tries to move into range but Malvo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malvo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Tyraanicao is rocked!
Malvo misses with an uppercut. Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao is still on wobbly legs! Can Malvo finish him?
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyraanicao seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Malvo looks to land a combination. Tyraanicao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyraanicao lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Malvo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyraanicao's guard.#SUB2#
Tyraanicao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Malvo stacks Tyraanicao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Malvo!
Tyraanicao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tyraanicao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tyraanicao looking for submissions off his back.
Malvo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Malvo moves nicely into side control.
Malvo is looking to take a break and control but Tyraanicao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Malvo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Malvo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Malvo trying to control the action but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo taking a breather here.
Tyraanicao is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A jab from Malvo does it's job there.#CL#
Tyraanicao tries to keep at a distance but Malvo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyraanicao lands a body shot.
Malvo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyraanicao fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Tyraanicao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malvo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyraanicao can do to turn this around?
Tyraanicao slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malvos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Tyraanicao has Malvo pressed against the cage.
Malvo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyraanicao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyraanicao.
Malvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Malvo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malvo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyraanicao is defending well for now.
Malvo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyraanicao backwards.
Tyraanicao is trying to pull guard but Malvo has him pressed against the cage.
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malvo lands with a light punch inside.
Lorne Malvo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Malvo scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malvo checks a low kick from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malvo momentarily.
Tyraanicao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malvo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyraanicao scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Tyraanicao catches Malvo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyraanicao misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lorne Malvo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo shoots in for a double leg but Tyraanicao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Malvo darts in and clinches Tyraanicao up against the cage.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao wants to break free but Malvo has control.
Tyraanicao throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo lands a right hand.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyraanicao blocking some punches. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malvo.
Malvo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyraanicao backwards.
Tyraanicao blocking some punches.
Tyraanicao is pushing Malvo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyraanicao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malvo or not.
Malvo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyraanicao.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyraanicao's elbow.
Tyraanicao jumps guard but Malvo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lorne Malvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bostar Tyraanicao.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyraanicao.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao. #T4#
Tyraanicao cracks Malvo with a nice body shot.
Tyraanicao lands a left hand.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malvo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyraanicao is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Tyraanicao lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyraanicao.
Malvo tries a body shot but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Malvo lands an uppercut.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Tyraanicao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malvo is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyraanicao.
Malvo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyraanicao controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao gets through Malvo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao is trying to pull guard but Malvo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malvo lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyraanicao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body kick from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyraanicao blocks the body kick.
Tyraanicao lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malvo has time to react.
Tyraanicao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.
Malvo misses with a double jab
enabling Tyraanicao to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Tyraanicao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.
Tyraanicao tries a head kick but it misses.
Malvo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyraanicao just manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyraanicao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malvo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malvo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyraanicao blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyraanicao avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malvo.
Tyraanicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyraanicao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Malvo connects with a leg kick. Tyraanicao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyraanicao throws a series of punches but Malvo avoids them all with ease.
Malvo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyraanicao doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Malvo staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Malvo.
Tyraanicao cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo misses the jab.
Malvo fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Tyraanicao ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo misses with an uppercut. Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malvo slips under a jab from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick as Malvo jumps back.
Malvo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Malvo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyraanicao will feel that in the morning.
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Malvo.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyraanicao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo scores with a nice right hand.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tyraanicao throws out a counter right but Malvo avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo throws a sloppy head kick and Tyraanicao moves out of range easily.
Malvo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malvo misses with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao tries to land a leg kick but Malvo saw it coming and moves away.
Tyraanicao dips to his left and cracks Malvo with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice head shot.
Malvo throws a lazy right hand but Tyraanicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyraanicao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malvo with a nice cross.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Malvo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Malvo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malvo misses with a hook.
A jab from Tyraanicao misses.
Malvo is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyraanicao. That did some damage!
Malvo scores with a jab to the head.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Malvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyraanicao takes one on the button.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyraanicao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malvo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tyraanicao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Tyraanicao blocks the leg kick.
Malvo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malvo swinging wildly here.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyraanicao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malvo takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyraanicao misses.
A nice combination there by Malvo. #T3#
Tyraanicao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyraanicao thumps Malvo with a low kick.
Malvo lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyraanicao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malvo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyraanicao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malvo throws an overhand right that lands on Tyraanicao's shoulder, as Tyraanicao tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao cracks Malvo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Malvo.
Lorne Malvo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
Malvo throws a hook but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Malvo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Malvo there.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo misses the jab.
Tyraanicao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malvo scores with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyraanicao misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyraanicao thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malvo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There are no saints in the animal kingdom. Only breakfast and dinner. '.
The defeated Bostar Tyraanicao had this to say: 'Hey Malvo is a stud its his manager that everyone in tycoon apart from CK thinks is a prick,. lol'.

 

Event: Ascension EPL FINAL     
Date:   Jul 28, 2016
#R1#
A big left from Malvo misses.
Malvo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keosayan.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keosayan throws a solid leg kick but Malvo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keosayan.
Malvo works over Keosayan's head and body with a nice combination.
Keosayan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keosayan scores with a spinning back kick!
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keosayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keosayan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
The crowd cheers as Keosayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keosayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malvo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Keosayan circles away and keeps his distance.
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Keosayan throws a series of punches but Malvo avoids them all with ease.
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Malvo.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keosayan, right into the meat.
Keosayan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keosayan slips a jab from Malvo.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keosayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keosayan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keosayan throws a right hand that Malvo ducks under and follows up with a left that Malvo also avoids with ease.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo tries to land a leg kick but Keosayan saw it coming and moves away.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Keosayan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Malvo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keosayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Malvo. #T2#
Malvo thows a leg kick but Keosayan checks it #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keosayan trying to control from half guard but Malvo is working away.
Malvo is trying to maintain the position but Keosayan is very close to passing his half guard.
Malvo pushes Keosayan off looking to stand but Keosayan dives back in and keeps control.
Keosayan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for submissions but instead, Malvo has regained full guard.
Keosayan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Malvo trying to control the position.
Keosayan looking to sit in guard and control but Malvo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Malvo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan wants to sweep but no luck.
Keosayan is controlling Malvo's posture.
Malvo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Malvo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Keosayan looking for a sweep. Not yet Keosayan, not yet. #SUB2#
Keosayan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malvo defends it easily.
Malvo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Keosayan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malvo misses the shot to the body.
Keosayan moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick. #TD2#
Keosayan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malvo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Keosayan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malvo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan stops Malvo from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Keosayan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malvo is not content to let Keosayan control the position.#SUB2#
Keosayan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malvo is just riding it out for now. Keosayan eventually gives up the hold.
Malvo won't allow Keosayan to pass to mount.
Keosayan thows a huge punch but Malvo dodges it nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keosayan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sergey Keosayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malvo tries to kick Keosayan off but Keosayan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Malvo is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Keosayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Malvo avoids it easily.
Keosayan cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg.
Malvo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keosayan if he has to take too many more of those.
Keosayan tries to work over Malvo's front leg with a kick but Malvo checks it.
Keosayan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malvo.
Keosayan cracks Malvo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keosayan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Malvo connects with an inside leg kick.
Keosayan throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malvo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Keosayan misses its intended target.
Keosayan throws a front kick that sends Malvo stumbling back into the cage.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keosayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keosayan avoids the head kick by Malvo.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malvo is looking to land body kicks.
Keosayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Nice defenses there by Keosayan.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Keosayan saw that one coming. #T4#
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan tries to bum rush Malvo with a series of wild strikes but Malvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Keosayan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Malvo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Keosayan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan.
Keosayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keosayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malvo lands a right hand.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Keosayan.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Keosayan.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Keosayan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Keosayan.
Malvo misses with a body kick.#CL#
Malvo gets a clinch.
Keosayan blocks an uppercut.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Keosayan drags the fight down to the ground.
Keosayan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malvo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Keosayan stops Malvo from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malvo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Keosayan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malvo's guard.
Keosayan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malvo defending well though.
Keosayan trying to mount his opponent but Malvo defends it.
Malvo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Keosayan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malvo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Malvo is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keosayan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keosayan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malvo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Keosayan seems to be working for a kimura but Malvo defends the submission attempt.
Malvo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Keosayan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keosayan trying to control from Malvo's half guard. Malvo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Malvo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malvo counters with a series of strikes. Keosayan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malvo misses with a looping right.#T4#
Keosayan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Malvo does no damage.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malvo.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
Malvo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Malvo takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Keosayan - just one landing.
Keosayan lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keosayan looks to land a combination but Malvo avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malvo throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a sloppy body shot
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keosayan lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Keosayan really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Keosayan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malvo drops his hands momentarily and Keosayan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malvo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keosayan misses the body punch
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keosayan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
Malvo throws a nice looking combination but Keosayan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malvo.
Keosayan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malvo scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Malvo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Keosayan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Keosayan.
Malvo moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Malvo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malvo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keosayan under the eye.
Keosayan jabs at Malvo's body.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Malvo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keosayan. That one must have hurt.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt - Malvo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keosayan misses with a head kick.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Malvo avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keosayan.
Malvo lands a really nice looking cross but Keosayan seems unphased. #CL#
Malvo takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keosayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Keosayan.
Malvo tries a body shot but Keosayan blocks it.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Keosayan avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Keosayan blocking some punches. #TD2#
Keosayan jumps guard.
Keosayan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Keosayan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan throws a big elbow that misses.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Malvo is keeping the position.
Keosayan lands a couple of digs.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malvo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keosayan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keosayan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working. #SUB2#
Keosayan is working for a kimura but Malvo is defending it quite comfortably.
Keosayan stalling away here and it's allowed Malvo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Keosayan dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
An inside leg kick lands from Keosayan.
Keosayan shoots in and drives through. Malvo sprawls well.
Keosayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo walks into a stiff left hand from Keosayan.
Nice straight punches there by Malvo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malvo.
Keosayan scores with a body shot.
Keosayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keosayan throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keosayan or perhaps it was just good defense by Malvo, which made it look bad. #CL#
Keosayan gets tackled into the cage by Malvo. Malvo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keosayan blocks it with crossed arms.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malvo lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keosayan.
Lorne Malvo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keosayan.
Malvo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Malvo working aggressively here. #T2#
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Keosayan controls the action.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malvo lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo has Keosayan pushed against the cage.
Malvo blocks a body shot from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
A head punch on the inside from Keosayan fails to land. #BC2#
Keosayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Keosayan saw that one coming.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Keosayan down. #T3#
Malvo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keosayan.
Malvo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keosayan lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control.
Keosayan tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Keosayan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malvo is avoiding damage well.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working. #T4#
Malvo parries the strikes from Keosayan easily there. Keosayan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Malvo to escape.
You can see the frustration on Malvo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keosayan has knee on belly momentarily but Malvo bucks him off and regains half guard.
Malvo is trying to stand up here but Keosayan is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malvo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo gave a mention to FJCP Healthy Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: EPL Semi Final     
Date:   Jul 20, 2016
#R1#
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Malvo's head but Malvo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo lands a high kick! #CL#
Lynch moves into range and clinches up with Malvo.
Lynch tries to circle away but Malvo has him pinned against the cage.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Malvo taking a breather.
Malvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malvo.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo is looking to control Lynch's arms but Lynch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malvo has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo lands with a light punch inside.
Malvo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Lynch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Malvo is working Lynch over against the cage.
Malvo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Malvo on the inside. #T1#
Lynch blocking some punches.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynchs head.
Lynch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lynch.
Malvo blocks an uppercut.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Lynch works on Malvo's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynch misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo lands a nice uppercut.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malvo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lynch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Malvo can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land. #BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malvo misses with a looping right.#T2#
Lynch looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch lands with a straight right. Malvo didn't see that one coming.
Malvo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malvo fails to land with a series of punches.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Lynch jumps back.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynch.
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynch.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malvo misses with the combination.
Malvo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Malvo.
Malvo misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Malvo thows a body kick. Lynch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lynch misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lynch's knee momentarily.
Malvo tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch scores with a nice body kick.
Malvo swinging wildly here.
Malvo connects with a solid leg kick.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Malvo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Malvo misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lynch tests Malvo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Malvo does it's job there.
Malvo slips a straight right by Lynch.
Lynch moves to clinch but Malvo breaks away
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Lynch throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch throwing a counter right hand but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Lynch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch.
Lynch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch throws the left hand but Malvo avoids the punch easily.#T5#
Malvo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malvo checks it well.
Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Lynch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lynch is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Malvo does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Lynch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Malvo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Lynch thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lynch moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
Lynch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lynch tries a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Lynch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malvo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynch misses the target.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malvo throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
Lynch throws an overhand right that lands on Malvo's shoulder, as Malvo tries to avoid the shot.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malvo throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo thuds his right hand into Lynch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Malvo pushes him off.
Malvo takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Malvo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malvo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lynch is out of range and Malvo settles back down.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malvo! But no joy.#T7#
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lynch looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Malvo.
Malvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Malvo.
Malvo clobbers Lynch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Lynch jumps back.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malvo throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malvo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malvo scores with a jab to the head.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo punishes Lynch's body with a nice straight punch.
Malvo misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Malvo.
Malvo misses with a jab to the body
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T8#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malvo checks a leg kick.
Lynch misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Lynch is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lynch blocks it well.
Lynch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malvo to score with a decent uppercut.
Malvo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lynch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lynch walks into a stiff left hand from Malvo.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Lynch checks it.
Lynch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Malvo.
Malvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malvo throws a right hand that misses
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.
Malvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.#T9#
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malvo tries to land a body kick
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Lynch jumps back.
Lynch slips a jab from Malvo.
Malvo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Lynch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malvo avoids it.#CL#
Lynch clinches up with Malvo and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malvo.
A body shot lands from Lynch.
Lynch lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Lynch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malvo's sensitive parts.
Lynch throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
Malvo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorne Malvo.
Well Malvo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 9:10
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorne Malvo!

An out of breath and clearly excited Lorne Malvo thanked FJCP Healthy Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EPL Quarter Final     
Date:   Jul 13, 2016
#R1#
A big right from Smoochie Wallace misses.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a right hand
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Smoochie Wallace has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smoochie Wallace throws a right and a left that Malvo avoids nicely.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Smoochie Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Malvo misses with a leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malvo just manages to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a hook.
Smoochie Wallace with a poor takedown
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smoochie Wallace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malvo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malvo there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Smoochie Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
As Malvo looks to move away, Smoochie Wallace throws a big counter combo but Malvo just gets out of the way.#KD2#
Malvo drops Smoochie Wallace with a beautiful combination! Smoochie Wallace stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Malvo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Malvo circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Smoochie Wallace tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Malvo wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorne Malvo!
Lorne Malvo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FJCP Healthy Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 10     
Date:   Jul 06, 2016
#R1#
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch misses with a body shot.
Malvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.
Lynch pushes Malvo away with a front kick.
Malvo lands a jab to Lynch's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Malvo.
Malvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malvo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch lands a leg kick that knocks Malvo off balance momentarily.
Lynch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malvo, right into the meat. #T1#
Lynch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Lynch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malvo will feel that in the morning.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
Malvo misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Lynch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo avoids a kick to the body.
Lynch tries to clinch
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo scores with a nice strike.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Malvo pushes him off.
It seemed like Malvo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malvo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lynch scrambles back to his feet.
Malvo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malvo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lynch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lynch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Lynch checks a low kick from Malvo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malvo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch throws a wild body kick that Malvo sees coming a mile off.
Malvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lynch's calf.
Malvo walks into a left hand.
Malvo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lynch in his tracks.
Malvo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lynch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Lynch off balance momentarily.#T3#
Lynch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malvo. That did some damage!
Malvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Malvo.
Lynch misses with a body kick.
Malvo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malvo scores with a punch to the head.
Lynch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Lynch misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lynch.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Malvo circles away and keeps his distance.
As Lynch backs off Malvo throws a huge counter combo but Lynch manages to avoid it all.
Lynch blocks the body kick.
Lynch slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo drops his hands momentarily and Lynch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malvo misses with a low kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malvo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looks like Lynch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lynch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lynch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Malvo throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malvo takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Malvo throws a low kick, looking for Lynch's leg but Lynch calmly moves out of range.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malvo.
Lynch throwing a counter right hand but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Lynch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch slips a jab from Malvo.
A big right from Malvo misses.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T5#
Lynch throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malvo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lynch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lynch connects with a body shot.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Malvo checks it.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynch misses the target.
Lynch scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Lynch misses
and Malvo counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Malvo.
Malvo wants to clinch.
Malvo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malvo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lynch! #T6#
Malvo connects with a looping right hand.
Malvo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lynch.
Lynch looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
Malvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malvo.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Lynch checks it.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Lynch checks it.
Lynch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malvo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malvo misses with a head kick.
Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick. #T7#
Malvo works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Malvo misses its intended target.
Malvo thumps Lynch with a low kick.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lynch.
Malvo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Lynch tenderised Malvo's leg. Malvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lynch connects with a solid leg kick.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Malvo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malvo walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.
Lynch cracks Malvo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malvo throws a right hand that misses
and Malvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T8#
Malvo defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
Lynch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch cracks Malvo with an open hand slap.
Malvo checks a low kick from Lynch.
Malvo checks a low kick from Lynch.
Malvo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynch throws a good cross that connects.
Malvo connects with a right hand. Lynch shakes it off.#T9#
Lynch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lynch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malvo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malvo scores with a leg kick.
Malvo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Malvo.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Lynch's knee but Lynch avoids it well.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo misses with a combination
and Lynch counters with a good, hard body kick but Malvo shrugs it off.
Lynch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynch takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo takes one on the chin but seems OK.

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 Cilian Lynch.
Well Lynch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!

Our winner, Cilian Lynch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 9     
Date:   Jun 29, 2016
#R1#
Monteban moves away from the strike by Malvo.
Monteban tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo scores with a hook.
Malvo blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Monteban instigates a clinch.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Malvo.
Malvo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Monteban.
Nice body punch from Malvo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malvo prevents the takedown attempt.
Monteban tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Monteban is looking for a takedown.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Malvo.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Monteban.
Malvo lands a nice uppercut.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Monteban.
Malvo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malvo lands a hook that snaps the head of Monteban backwards.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Monteban.
Malvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malvo scores with a shoulder strike.
Malvo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monteban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Monteban.
Malvo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
A short uppercut from Malvo. #T2#
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Monteban.
Malvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Monteban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monteban slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Monteban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malvo.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Malvo throws a shot from downtown. Monteban moves away and avoids it.
Monteban shoots in for a takedown but Malvo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Malvo does it's job there.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malvo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malvo throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Monteban is rocked!
Malvo scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Monteban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Malvo. #T3#
Monteban loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Monteban seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the body from Monteban misses
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo scores with a punch to the head.
Monteban blocks a head kick by Malvo. #CL2#
Malvo closes the distance and clinches.
Malvo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montebans head.
Monteban trying to stall but Malvo improves his position.
Malvo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monteban slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monteban is struggling to control the position.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Monteban scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Malvo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monteban blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Monteban pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monteban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malvo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Monteban throwing strikes but missing.
Malvo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Monteban is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malvo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malvo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Malvo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monteban is proving hard to escape from. #T5##SUB#
Monteban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malvo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malvo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Monteban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malvo trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Malvo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monteban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malvo has managed to get both his arms back between Monteban's legs - danger averted.
Malvo wants to stand but Monteban is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malvo won't allow Monteban to sweep him here. #SUB#
Monteban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malvo is looking to stand up but Monteban won't let him. #T7##SUB#
Monteban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malvo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Monteban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malvo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Malvo stands up from Monteban's guard - Malvo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Monteban shoots in but no luck this time.
Monteban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Malvo misses the target.
Monteban buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T8#
Jab by Malvo.
Malvo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monteban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Malvo misses.
Malvo scoring well with a low kick there.
Malvo blocks a low kick nicely.
Malvo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monteban had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Monteban lands a nice looking body shot.
Malvo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malvo.
Monteban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malvo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monteban scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo wants to slow Monteban down by chopping away at his legs.
Malvo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monteban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monteban misses with a hook.
Malvo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malvo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monteban.#T9#
Malvo staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Malvo blocks the leg kick.
Monteban misses with a body shot.
No luck for Monteban with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monteban. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monteban swings for the body but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Monteban ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo lands a jab.
Monteban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malvo.
Malvo lands with a hook. Monteban tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Malvo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malvo.
Malvo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
It appears Monteban was looking to counter with a kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malvo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FJCP Healthy Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 8     
Date:   Jun 22, 2016
#R1#
Keosayan lunges at Malvo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malvo's hand.
Keosayan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malvo.
Malvo thumps Keosayan with a low kick.
Malvo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keosayan throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it.
Keosayan with a nice cross.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
Keosayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malvo.
Malvo blocks a head kick by Keosayan.
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malvo if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Keosayan missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo is looking for the big counter here.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
As Keosayan backs off Malvo throws a huge counter combo but Keosayan manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Keosayan misses the target.
Keosayan lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Malvo misses #TD#
so Keosayan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Malvo pushes Keosayan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keosayan.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Keosayan.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Keosayan avoids it with no problem.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
Keosayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malvo scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Keosayan tenderised Malvo's leg. Malvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keosayan jabs Malvo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Keosayan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keosayan walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Keosayan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Keosayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malvo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo avoids the head kick by Keosayan.
Keosayan blocks a head kick by Malvo. #T3#
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo missing with a left hand there. Keosayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a nice looking body kick.
Keosayan throws a head kick but Malvo moves out of range. #TD#
Keosayan gets the takedown into side control.
Malvo prevents Keosayan from improving position.
Malvo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Keosayan landing strikes. #T4#
Keosayan working away.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Malvo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keosayan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Malvo's legs. #SUB#
Keosayan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malvo, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working. #T5#
Malvo is looking to regain half guard here but Keosayan keeps moving and retains side control.
Keosayan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malvo some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Keosayan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malvo, who protects the arm well.
Keosayan throws an elbow but Malvo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keosayan cracks Malvo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T6#
Keosayan trying to control the action but Malvo is working from the bottom.
Malvo is trying to improve his position.
Keosayan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Keosayan working the ground and pound but Malvo is defending the strikes.
Keosayan just content to control the position.
Keosayan trying to control the action but Malvo is working from the bottom.
Malvo is looking to regain half guard here but Keosayan keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Malvo is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Malvo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keosayan.
Malvo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keosayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keosayan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malvo takes a swing at Keosayan's ribcage but misses.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Keosayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Keosayan shoots in and gets a takedown into Malvo's guard.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T9#
Malvo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keosayan throwing strikes but missing.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan throwing strikes from guard but Malvo blocks nicely.
Keosayan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keosayan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!

A very excited looking Sergey Keosayan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 7     
Date:   Jun 15, 2016
#R1#
Bronson lunges at Malvo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malvo's hand.
Bronson cracks Malvo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malvo.
Malvo throws a leg kick
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Bronson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malvo's calf.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malvo counters with a good low kick that Bronson was not able to check.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Malvo connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malvo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson lunges at Malvo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malvo's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malvo has time to react.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Bronson finds it's target.
Malvo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Malvo counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Bronson is rocked!
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bronson is still on wobbly legs! Can Malvo finish him?
Bronson lands with a straight right. Malvo didn't see that one coming.
and Malvo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bronson! He's just covering up as Malvo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorne Malvo!
Lorne Malvo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FJCP Healthy Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 6     
Date:   Jun 08, 2016
#R1#
Malvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malvo with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malvo's calf.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malvo's sensitive parts.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior backing away here, and Malvo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dillashaw Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good standup being displayed there by Malvo as he connects with a hook.
Dillashaw Junior gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Malvo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Malvo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dillashaw Junior slips a jab from Malvo.
Dillashaw Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dillashaw Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malvo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo scores with a nice head shot.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malvo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dillashaw Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Malvo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has been cut.
Malvo checks a low kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Dillashaw Junior blocks the leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but Malvo moves out of range easily.
Malvo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Dillashaw Junior is predictable there
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malvo.
Dillashaw Junior drops his hands momentarily and Malvo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malvo.
Dillashaw Junior wants to slow Malvo down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the liver by Dillashaw Junior. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Dillashaw Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to wear down Malvo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dillashaw Junior moves in looking to clinch but Malvo pushes him off.
Malvo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malvo loads up on a big right hand but Dillashaw Junior slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo throws the left hand but Dillashaw Junior avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillashaw Junior lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malvo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malvo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malvo feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Malvo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been informed that Malvo 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.
Crunch! Dillashaw Junior slams his shin into Malvo's torso.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a looping right hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malvo.
Malvo with a nice cross.
Dillashaw Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malvo's head.
Malvo avoids the head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
As Dillashaw Junior backs off Malvo throws a huge counter combo but Dillashaw Junior manages to avoid it all.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a leg kick but Malvo moves out of range and Dillashaw Junior only half commits.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malvo.#KD2#
Malvo lands a left and a right that send Dillashaw Junior crashing to the mat, dazed. Malvo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Dillashaw Junior is rocked!
Dillashaw Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malvo's head.
Oh Dillashaw Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malvo lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorne Malvo!
Lorne Malvo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FJCP Healthy Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 5     
Date:   Jun 01, 2016
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malvo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Malvo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Malvo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Donowitz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malvo keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malvo. Donowitz shrugs it off though.
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malvo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Malvo.
Malvo moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.#T1#
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Donowitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Malvo.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Donowitz takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Donowitz successfully pulls guard.
Malvo preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo wants to stand and escape but instead Donowitz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Donowitz trying to control but Malvo is working from the bottom.
Donowitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Donowitz throws an elbow that misses. Malvo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donowitz's guard. Nice move by Malvo!#REVR##SU#
Malvo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donowitz fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Malvo misses its target.
Donowitz lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Malvo.
Donowitz scores with a jab.#T4#
Malvo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malvo throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Donowitz counters with a single leg into guard. Malvo didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malvo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Donowitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Donowitz is looking for a triangle but Malvo pushes his legs off easily.
Donowitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donowitz working a defensive guard here.
Malvo tries to stand but Donowitz is controlling from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malvo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malvo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donowitz is proving hard to escape from.
Donowitz trying to keep a closed guard but Malvo is proving a slippery customer.
Donowitz seems keen to control Malvo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Donowitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malvo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malvo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Donowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donowitz has a closed guard, preventing Malvo from standing up. #SUB2#
Donowitz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malvo defends it easily.#SU#
Malvo gets to his feet - Donowitz follows without any prompting.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy right hand. Malvo should have avoided that one. #T7#
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Malvo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Malvo lands a front kick.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Donowitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz drops his hands momentarily and Malvo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Malvo moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Donowitz clinches up against the cage.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo. #T8#
Donowitz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
Malvo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donowitz is looking for a takedown.
Donowitz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malvo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donowitz can turn it around.
Lorne Malvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo missing with knees to the body. #T9#
Donowitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo tries to break free but Donowitz pushes him back against the cage.
Donowitz is trying to pull guard but Malvo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Malvo.
Donowitz lands with a left to the head.
Malvo tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it. #BC#
Malvo breaks the clinch.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.
Donowitz defending well as Malvo loads up on a big left hand.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Donowitz jumps back.
Malvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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 Lorne Malvo.
I think Malvo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:10

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abraham Donowitz!

During a confident post fight interview, Abraham Donowitz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 4     
Date:   May 25, 2016
#R1#
Jamison walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Jamison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jamison misses with a body kick.
Malvo lunges at Jamison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jamison's hand.
A lazy left from Malvo finds it's target.
Jamison connects with a body shot that sends Malvo's belly button to the back.
Malvo throws a nice head kick!
Jamison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malvo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jamison ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Malvo pushes Jamison away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo lands a nice shot to the body.
Malvo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jamison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malvo throws a hook but Jamison blocks it.
Jamison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jamison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malvo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jamison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malvo won't be happy with that.
Jamison working the ground and pound but Malvo is defending the strikes. #T1#
Malvo dodges the ground and pound from Jamison.
Malvo is not content to let Jamison control the position.
Jamison misses with the ground and pound.
Jamison trying to control the action but Malvo is working from the bottom.
Malvo is trying to get back to half guard.
Jamison scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malvo defending against the ground and pound.
Jamison throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jamison laying and praying for a moment but Malvo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Malvo won't allow Jamison to pass to mount.
Malvo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malvo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jamison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jamison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malvo is trying to keep Jamison in close.
Jamison is working Malvo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Malvo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malvo trying to control the position.
Jamison won't allow Malvo to sweep him here.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison throws a big right hand that misses.
Jamison throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jamison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malvo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malvo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamison. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jamison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malvo's head.
Jamison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malvo's head.
Jamison tries to free his leg and advance position but Malvo is retaining full guard.
Malvo looking to control.
Malvo wants to stand and escape but Jamison is having none of it.
Jamison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison is looking to advance position but Malvo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Malvo controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Jamison can't escape the position.
Jamison regains half guard.#SUB#
Jamison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jamison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malvo pulls his head out easily.
Jamison tries to roll over but Malvo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Malvo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malvo misses with a straight right.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malvo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A clash of legs there as Jamison blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Malvo misses.
Malvo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jamison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malvo is looking to chop away at Jamison's legs.
Malvo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jamison at a distance.
Jamison tries for a takedown but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jamison. Jamison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T7#
Nice uppercut lands for Malvo. That snapped Jamison's head back.
Jamison works the jab nicely.
Jamison scores with a sloppy right hand. Malvo should have avoided that one.
Malvo avoids a kick to the body.
Jamison moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
Jamison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.
Jamison tries to counter with a takedown but Malvo is quick to defend against it.
Malvo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malvo throws a head kick but Jamison moves out of range.
Malvo throws a low kick, looking for Jamison's leg but Jamison calmly moves out of range.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick from Jamison.
Malvo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jamison moves out of range of the leg kick from Malvo.
Jab from Jamison.
Jamison on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malvo with a nice cross.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Jamison down.
Malvo is looking to chop away at Jamison's legs.
Malvo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jamison throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Jamison cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg.
Jamison throws a leg kick but Malvo checks it.
Jamison shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malvo missing with a left hand there. Jamison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jamison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jamison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malvo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T9#
Jamison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malvo connects with a nice looking jab.
Jamison misses with a kick to the body.
Jamison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but Malvo shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Malvo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malvo blocks a jab.
It seemed like Malvo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malvo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like John Jamison has been cut.
Jamison tries to land a leg kick but Malvo saw it coming and moves away.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Jamison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamison misses with a leg kick.
Jamison throws a right hand that misses
and Malvo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jamison throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorne Malvo.
I think Malvo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorne Malvo!

After the big win, Lorne Malvo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FJCP Healthy Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 2     
Date:   May 11, 2016
#R1#
Malvo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Santo Cristo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malvo is trying to defend but De Santo Cristo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Malvo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malvo is trying to control but can't. #T1#
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo thows a huge punch but Malvo dodges it nicely.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Malvo is defending well.
Malvo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass to mount but Malvo is defending the position.
Nice strikes from De Santo Cristo there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Santo Cristo wants to free his trapped foot but Malvo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a kimura but Malvo is defending well.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands strikes from half guard.
De Santo Cristo is thwarting Malvo's attempts to control the position.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Malvo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Malvo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Santo Cristo is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is working for a submission of some sort.
De Santo Cristo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malvo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malvo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but De Santo Cristo moved away.
Malvo is looking to land body kicks.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Santo Cristo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Santo Cristo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Malvo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malvo lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Malvo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Malvo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo misses with a two punch combination.
Malvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab but it's blocked by Malvo.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malvo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malvo throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.#T5#
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Santo Cristo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Malvo catches De Santo Cristo right on the button with a cross.
Malvo throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch.
De Santo Cristo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Malvo throws a big shot that misses.
Malvo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Santo Cristo.
Nice shot by Malvo.#T6#
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown but Malvo shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lorne Malvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo managing to block the knees to the body from Malvo.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has Malvo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malvo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo working hard to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo keeps control of Malvo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for De Santo Cristo.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has Malvo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Santo Cristo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Malvo tumbling to the mat - De Santo Cristo dives into Malvo's guard.
Malvo is adopting a defensive guard.#T7##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malvo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
Malvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Malvo.
Malvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from De Santo Cristo. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
De Santo Cristo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Malvo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T8#
De Santo Cristo is pressing down on Malvo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malvo is holding on for now.
Malvo trying to hold on to De Santo Cristo's head to control him but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo prevents Malvo from standing back up.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Malvo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo slips a nice elbow through Malvo's hands, connecting with Malvo's forehead.
De Santo Cristo works his way into full mount!
Malvo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as De Santo Cristo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T9#
Malvo is squirming around, avoiding De Santo Cristo's attempts to control the action.
De Santo Cristo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malvo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee warns Malvo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
De Santo Cristo landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!

An out of breath Joao De Santo Cristo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 1     
Date:   May 04, 2016
#R1#
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Malvo misses.
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malvo swivels and escapes.
Malvo throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malvo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hopkins has closed the distance and engaged Malvo in a clinch.
Malvo lands a nice uppercut.
Malvo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malvo prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malvo.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to stall but Malvo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malvo lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopkins is keeping busy.
Malvo looking to throw knees to the head but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Hopkins gets through Malvo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Malvo tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Malvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Hopkins works on Malvo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Malvo.
Hopkins is working Malvo over against the cage.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo is looking to control Hopkins's arms but Hopkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malvo has his back to the cage.
Malvo takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Malvo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo is trying to stall. #T2#
A body shot lands from Malvo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Malvo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malvo blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malvos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Malvo tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Malvo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malvos head.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malvo.
A short right from Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malvo blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Malvo.
Malvo lands a body punch.
Malvo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Malvo misses with some punches. #T4#
Hopkins tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malvo lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Malvo.
Hopkins is working Malvo over against the cage.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malvo blocking some punches.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T5#
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
Malvo prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Malvo is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopkins.
Hopkins pushes Malvo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Malvo lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands. #T6#
Malvo tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo lands a left hand.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to work over Malvo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo lands a body punch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Malvo lands with a short shot to the head.
Malvo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malvo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T7#
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins presses Malvo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Malvo.
Malvo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Malvo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside. #T8#
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malvo.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malvo lands a left hand.
Malvo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Malvo gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Malvo.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands. #T9#
Malvo working aggressively here.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malvos head.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Hopkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Malvo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Malvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malvo.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins works on Malvo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopkins is working Malvo over against the cage.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorne Malvo.
Well Malvo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 10:10

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lorne Malvo!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Lorne Malvo waved his t-shirt featuring FJCP Healthy Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Vinny Hopkins spoke after the fight, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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