Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 54
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
Filch drives through and clinches with Malingo against the cage.
Filch scores with a hook to the body.
Filch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Filch is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malingo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Malingo fails to land.
Filch blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Filch.
Malingo looks winded!
Filch misses with an elbow over the top.
Malingo tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Filch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malingo or not.
A short uppercut from Filch.
Malingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
Filch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filch is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Filch.
Filch lands a nice uppercut.
Filch avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Filch lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Filch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malingos head.
Malingo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malingo throws an elbow but it misses.
Filch lands a nice shot to the body.
Filch tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Filch - that landed with a thud.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
Filch cracks Malingo with a nice body shot.
Filch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Filch works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Filch lands a nice uppercut.
Filch presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Filch decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filch wants to sweep here but Malingo controlling him for the moment.
Filch striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T2#
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malingo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo throwing strikes from guard but Filch blocks nicely.
Filch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malingo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filch distracts Malingo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filch with a nice head shot there.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Malingo is rocked!
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malingo's head.
Malingo is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch gets to his feet and stands over Malingo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Malingo felt that one! Filch unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Malingo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 48
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1##TD#
Malingo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vershinin did well to prevent Malingo getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malingo in particular looking to stall.
Malingo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Malingo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vershinin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vershinin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vershinin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vershinin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vershinin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Malingo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo works over Vershinin with some ground and pound from guard.
Vershinin is pulling down on Malingo's head. It's preventing any offense from Malingo, at least for the moment.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Vershinin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vershinin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vershinin trying to control the position.
Malingo is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vershinin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malingo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malingo is stalling in the full guard.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vershinin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malingo throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Malingo preventing the sweep.
Malingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vershinin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malingo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Malingo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vershinin is just riding it out for now. Malingo eventually gives up the hold.
Malingo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vershinin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Vershinin is trying to maintain the position but Malingo is very close to passing his half guard.
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vershinin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malingo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malingo trying to control but Vershinin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vershinin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vershinin digs a good body shot into Malingo's ribs.
Vershinin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malingo's head.
Vershinin misses with an uppercut. Malingo saw that one coming.
Vershinin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vershinin blocks a leg kick.
Malingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vershinin stuns Malingo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vershinin can do to turn this around?
Vershinin misses with a wild body shot.
Malingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Vershinin blocks a jab.
Vershinin tries to land a body kick
and Vershinin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vershinin throws a leg kick which misses Malingo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malingo tries to avoid it.
Vershinin throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vershinin ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Makar Vershinin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Malingo with a nice cross.
Makar Vershinin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Vershinin .
Malingo walks into a jab.
Malingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vershinin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malingo. Vershinin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vershinin is looking for the big counter here.
Vershinin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vershinin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malingo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vershinin on the side of the head.
Vershinin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vershinin throws out the jab.
Malingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vershinin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo jabs Vershinin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vershinin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Vershinin misses with an uppercut.
Malingo is looking to counter punch.
Makar Vershinin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Vershinin scores with a nice right hand.
Makar Vershinin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vershinin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malingo shoots for a double leg takedown but Vershinin sprawls well. He's pushed Malingo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Vershinin moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Malingo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vershinin 's guard.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo with a nice head shot there.
Vershinin can't keep his opponent in guard - Malingo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malingo lands a nice short elbow.
Vershinin is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vershinin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malingo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malingo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vershinin 's head.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vershinin to regain full guard.
Vershinin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vershinin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malingo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vershinin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vershinin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Malingo throwing strikes but missing.
Malingo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malingo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vershinin keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Malingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vershinin misses the shot to the body.
Vershinin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vershinin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vershinin tries to bum rush Malingo with a series of wild strikes but Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Vershinin ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
No joy there for Vershinin , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malingo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vershinin 's head.
Malingo throws a good cross that connects.
Vershinin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vershinin tries a low kick but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vershinin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Malingo both land. Nice combination.
Vershinin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vershinin thumps Malingo with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Malingo.
Malingo avoids the head kick by Vershinin . #T1#
Vershinin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vershinin throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Malingo connects with a right hand. Vershinin shakes it off.
Vershinin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vershinin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malingo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vershinin throws a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a left to the body.
Vershinin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malingo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vershinin 's head backwards.
A punch combination from Vershinin misses.
Malingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vershinin misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vershinin throws a low kick but Malingo avoids it.
Vershinin throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Malingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vershinin tries to sprawl out of it but Malingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vershinin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vershinin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malingo slips under a jab.
Malingo scores with a sloppy right hand. Vershinin should have avoided that one.
Malingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vershinin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vershinin .
Malingo throws a hook but Vershinin blocks it.
Vershinin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Malingo misses its target.
Malingo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vershinin is out of range. #T3#
Vershinin throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo dips to his left and cracks Vershinin with an uppercut!
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malingo checks the leg kick.
Malingo scores with a jab.
Vershinin looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Malingo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vershinin looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vershinin .
Vershinin throws a sloppy head kick and Malingo moves out of range easily.
Malingo cracks Vershinin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vershinin misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Malingo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vershinin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Vershinin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Vershinin has wrist control.
Malingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo pushes down on Vershinin 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malingo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vershinin defending well though.
Malingo throwing shots but Vershinin is blocking nicely.
Vershinin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malingo wants to take a breather but Vershinin is having none of it.
Makar Vershinin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malingo 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 44
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Malingo is out of range.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malingo lands with an overhand left.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malingo.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malingo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo misses with a leg kick
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Malingo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Zackrisson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Zackrisson catches Malingo right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Malingo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zackrisson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malingo moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.
Malingo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson tried to counter with a leg kick but Malingo avoided it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Malingo slaps the foot to one side.
Malingo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Malingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Zackrisson.
Nice cross by Malingo.
Malingo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malingo misses with a few strikes there.
Malingo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zackrisson lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Malingo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Malingo coming out on top.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo lands a body shot.
Zackrisson is looking to score with low kicks.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Zackrisson scores with a nice right hand.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Malingo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zackrisson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Malingo.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Zackrisson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malingo scores with a shot to the body.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malingo connects with a single shot there.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Malingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson thumps Malingo with a low kick.
Malingo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Malingo settles back down.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Malingo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson scores with a push kick.
Malingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Zackrisson scores with a jab.
Zackrisson misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo connects with a right hand. Zackrisson shakes it off.#T1#
Zackrisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malingo.
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malingo throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Malingo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zackrisson misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malingo checks the leg kick.
Malingo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malingo with a hook.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo lands with a good body shot.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Malingo misses with an uppercut
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Zackrisson. That snapped Malingo's head back.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Zackrisson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malingo connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo scores with a punch to the head.
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Malingo drops his hands momentarily and Zackrisson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.#T3#
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malingo throws a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Malingo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malingo down.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Malingo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Zackrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malingo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
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!
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malingo slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Malingo scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malingo checks it well.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malingo lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zackrisson doesn't seem bothered though.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Malingo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Zackrisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Malingo sizes up Zackrisson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malingo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range. #T1#
Malingo misses with a wild combination.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Zackrisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Malingo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Malingo blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Malingo tries a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson is wise to it.
Zackrisson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malingo counters with a three punch combo that has Zackrisson backing up. Zackrisson nods at Malingo to acknowledge the strikes.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.
Malingo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zackrisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malingo momentarily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Malingo feints a jab promting Zackrisson to slip. Malingo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zackrisson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Malingo blocks the leg kick.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson throws a combination that misses
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zackrisson as he avoids it easily.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Malingo misses with a looping left.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malingo's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
Malingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Malingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Zackrisson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
It looked like Zackrisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Malingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson 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 Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zackrisson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malingo on the side of the head.
Zackrisson slips under a jab.
Zackrisson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

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 Gabriel Zackrisson.
Well Zackrisson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: Pride FC 42
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo sizes up Seok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seok blocks a low kick nicely.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo stuns Seok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Seok misses.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Seok slips the punch.
Donk. Malingo catches Seok right on the button with a cross.
Malingo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malingo defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Malingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seok circles away quickly and effectively.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
Seok with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Seok fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malingo sprawls well initially but Seok persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Malingo wants to get back to full guard.
Malingo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malingo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malingo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Malingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Seok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seok trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom.
Malingo keeping full guard, as Seok tries to pass. #SUB#
Malingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seok defends it easily.#SUB#
Malingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Seok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Seok distracts Malingo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malingo trying to control the position.
Malingo keeping full guard, as Seok tries to pass. #SUB#
Malingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seok trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Malingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seok defends well.#SUB#
Seok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seok scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Seok lunges at Malingo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malingo's hand.
Seok connects with a single shot there.
Malingo takes a swing at Seok's ribcage but misses.
Malingo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eddie Malingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Seok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Malingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok connects with the punch.
Malingo throws a lazy right hand but Seok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seok.
A slow jab from Seok misses its intended target. #T1#
Seok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seok looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Seok.
Malingo lands a nice hook to Seok's body. Seok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malingo. Malingo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seok lands a nice hook to Malingo's body. Malingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malingo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Seok blocks a jab.
Seok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seok slips a jab from Malingo.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Malingo. Those never looked like landing.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Seok tenderised Malingo's leg. Malingo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malingo misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Seok as he connects with a hook.
Seok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Seok looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range. #T3#
Malingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seok.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Seok walks into a straight right hand from Malingo.
Malingo misses with a hook.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seok.
A jab from Seok misses.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Seok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Seok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seok scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Seok scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Seok's head but Seok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seok throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Seok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malingo working a defensive guard but Seok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Seok has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Seok lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Malingo tries to hold on but Seok pushes him away.
Seok lands a big elbow.
Malingo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo tries to lock up and control but Seok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sang Seok 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
Seok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malingo shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy left from Seok finds it's target.
Seok jabs Malingo right on the nose. Malingo blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Malingo moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Seok.
Malingo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Seok misses the jab.
Malingo works the jab nicely.
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Seok lands a right hook to the body.
Seok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seok with a nice cross.
Seok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seok jabs Malingo right on the nose. Malingo blinks but takes it well.
Seok misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo scores with a shot to the body.
Seok looks to land a left hand but Malingo moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seok lands a nice hook to Malingo's body. Malingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malingo misses with a few strikes there.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seok works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Malingo.
Seok slips under a jab from Malingo.#T3#
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
A shot to the liver by Seok. Beautiful body shot.
Seok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malingo.
Malingo looks for a takedown but Seok sprawls well.
Seok with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Seok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malingo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Malingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malingo is not content to let Seok control the position. #T4#
Malingo struggling a bit here.
Seok just content to control the position.
Malingo is not content to let Seok control the position. #SUB2#
Seok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malingo tries to bench press Seok off him but Seok keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sang Seok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seok 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sang Seok!
An out of breath Lee Sang Seok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019

#R1#
Brooksbank takes one to the chin there.
Brooksbank shoots and misses #TD#
and Malingo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malingo is keen to just control but Brooksbank is a slippery customer.
Brooksbank regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Brooksbank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malingo is looking to advance position but Brooksbank has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Malingo tries to hold on but Brooksbank pushes him away.
Brooksbank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malingo is looking to escape.
Malingo is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Brooksbank tries to control but Malingo wriggling away.
Brooksbank controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Brooksbank might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brooksbank moves to the back. #SUB2#
Brooksbank has got one arm under Malingo's chin. This could be trouble... Malingo trying to control the other hand but Brooksbank gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Malingo has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Brooksbank!
A very excited looking Dave Brooksbank 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: Madness 3: HW Clowny Cup R2
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Malingo gets tackled into the cage by Bilous. Bilous maintains the clinch.
Malingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malingo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bilous blocks it with crossed arms.
Malingo blocking some punches.
Malingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bilous leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malingo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bilous avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body.
Bilous pushes Malingo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bilous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bilous.
Malingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous wants to take the fight to the mat but Malingo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malingo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bilous.
Malingo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bilous misses with some punches.
Malingo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bilous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Bilous lands with a right to the head.
Bilous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malingo blocks a body shot from Bilous.
Bilous misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bilous.
Malingo trying to land knees to the body.
Malingo can't find room to land a body shot as Bilous controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Malingo as the two fighters clinch.
Malingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malingo lands an uppercut.
Malingo lands a damaging elbow.
Bilous working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Malingo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bilous. #TD2#
Malingo has hold of one of Bilous's legs. Bilous is fighting the takedown attempt but Malingo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malingo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bilous working for a triangle but Malingo defends it easily.
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Bilous is trying to control the position but Malingo postures up.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Malingo stays in close to Bilous's body and controls the position.
Malingo working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bilous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Bilous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bilous keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo throwing strikes from guard but Bilous blocks nicely. #SUB#
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malingo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malingo is in close to Bilous's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bilous is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malingo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4##SUB#
Bilous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malingo defends it easily.#SUB#
Bilous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malingo trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Bilous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malingo stands up over Bilous, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Malingo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bilous manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malingo has Bilous in his guard.#REVR#
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bilous thuds his shin into the meat of Malingo's side.
Malingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bilous working aggressively here.
A short right from Bilous.
Malingo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bilouss head.
Malingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bilous tries for a takedown but Malingo manages to get underhooks.
Bilous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malingo lands with a left to the head.
Malingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Malingo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bilous avoids it.#TD2#
Malingo pulls Bilous into guard. #SUB2#
Malingo working for a triangle but Bilous defends it easily.
Malingo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Bilous is looking to work some ground and pound but Malingo has wrist control.
Bilous scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bilous postures up and lands a big shot to Malingo's brow.
Bilous scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malingo is trying to keep Bilous in close.
Bilous lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Malingo has his foot on Bilous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bilous works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bilous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Malingo has his foot on Bilous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bilous works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Malingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bilous connects with a couple of short punches.
Malingo is trying to control the position but Bilous postures up. #SUB2#
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bilous defends well.
Bilous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bilous lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malingo is trying to control the position but Bilous postures up.
Bilous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malingo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bilous is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bilous passes Malingo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Bilous is looking for a kimura but Malingo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bilous to get the leverage.
Bilous throwing shots but Malingo is blocking nicely.
Eddie Malingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Bilous there. #SUB2#
Malingo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bilous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bilous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malingo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malingo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bilous winds up and cracks Malingo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bilous thows a huge punch but Malingo dodges it nicely.
Malingo trying to hold on to Bilous's head to control him but Bilous postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.
Bilous 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. #SUB#
Bilous is trying to work for a kimura but Malingo is defending well.
Malingo taking some punishment here, with Bilous in his half guard. #ROC#
Malingo is rocked!
Ground and pound from Bilous.
Malingo is still in real trouble! Can Bilous finish him?
Bilous is thwarting Malingo's attempts to control the position.
Bilous scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bilous is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Malingo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bilous fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Malingo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bilous! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavlo Bilous!
Pavlo Bilous managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Ragozin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragozin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Malingo counter with a right hand. #TD#
Malingo shoots in and gets a takedown into Ragozin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo with a nice head shot there.
Malingo lands a couple of elbows.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Ragozin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Malingo drops back looking for a leg! Ragozin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragozin manages to kick Malingo off! Malingo jumps back into Ragozin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Ragozin throws a few punches from the bottom. Malingo seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Eddie Malingo!
An out of breath Eddie Malingo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Malingo fails with a takedown attempt.
Malingo throws a right hand that Millennium ducks under and follows up with a left that Millennium also avoids with ease.
Millennium digs a good hook to Malingo's body.
Millennium misses with a looping right.
Millennium ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Malingo defending well as Millennium loads up on a big left hand.
Millennium connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Millennium will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Millennium misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Millennium lands a high kick to the side of Malingo's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Millennium dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Malingo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Millennium defends well.
Oh Malingo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malingo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Millennium drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Millennium seems to have locked his on tight now - Malingo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Millennium, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chris Millennium!
A very excited looking Chris Millennium 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Ragozin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malingo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Ragozin tries to sprawl but Malingo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Malingo is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Malingo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ragozin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Malingo has cracked it and Ragozin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Malingo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2019

#R1##TD#
Unbelivable tries to sprawl but Malingo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Malingo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malingo not doing much here.
Malingo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malingo lands a nice short elbow.
Unbelivable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unbelivable on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malingo lands a nice short elbow.
Unbelivable pushes Malingo off looking to stand but Malingo dives back in and keeps control.
Unbelivable is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Malingo connects with a nice short shot to Unbelivable's temple.
Malingo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Unbelivable is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malingo lands a big elbow - Unbelivable is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Malingo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
A very excited looking Eddie Malingo 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: GC 288
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Huchkov dips to his left and cracks Malingo with an uppercut!
Huchkov lands an overhand right.
Huchkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malingo on the side of the head.
Huchkov throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Huchkov loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malingo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Huchkov clinches with his opponent.
Malingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huchkov.
Huchkov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Huchkov throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Malingo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huchkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huchkov on the side of the head.#CL2#
Huchkov clinches up with Malingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Huchkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Malingo tightens his grip and picks Huchkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Huchkov manages to land in guard.
Malingo won't allow Huchkov to get back to his feet.
Malingo trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Malingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Huchkov wants to stand but Malingo is controlling the position.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Huchkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malingo, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malingo keeps control of Huchkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malingo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Huchkov misses its intended target.
Huchkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malingo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malingo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good work by Huchkov as he checks the leg kick.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huchkov connects with a single shot there.
Huchkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malingo to score with a decent uppercut.
Huchkov walks into a straight right hand from Malingo.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malingo walks into a jab.#T3#
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huchkov.
Malingo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huchkov throws a low kick but Malingo moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Huchkov.
Malingo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Huchkov misses the target.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huchkov.
Huchkov tries to clinch up but Malingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Malingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malingo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malingo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huchkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malingo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Huchkov scores with a body shot.
Good work by Malingo as he checks the leg kick.
Huchkov lands with a cross.
Huchkov misses with a low kick.#T4##TD2#
Huchkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malingo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huchkov wanted to stand there but Malingo had control of the position. #SU2#
Huchkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Huchkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huchkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malingo on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Malingo finds it's target.
Malingo is looking to slow Huchkov down with leg kicks.
Huchkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Huchkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huchkov! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Malingo is having none of it.
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huchkov misses with a right hand #TD#
and Malingo counters with a takedown into side control.
Malingo trying to control the position but Huchkov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov dominated 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.
#R2#
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huchkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malingos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Huchkov cracks Malingo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Huchkov's shoulder, as Huchkov tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Huchkov.
Malingo walks into a left hand.
Huchkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malingo's calf.
Huchkov drops his hands momentarily and Malingo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
Malingo slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Huchkov.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malingo.
Malingo thumps Huchkov with a low kick.
Malingo shoots in but Huchkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huchkov misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a nice body shot.
Huchkov lands a nice shot that snaps Malingo's head back.
Huchkov catches Malingo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huchkov lands a jab to the nose.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Huchkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Huchkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malingo misses with a body shot.
Huchkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malingo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Huchkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Huchkov throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
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!
An inside leg kick from Huchkov misses.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Malingo moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Malingo blocks a low kick nicely.
Huchkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Malingo.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.#CL2#
Huchkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huchkov is defending well for now.
Huchkov tries to break free but Malingo pushes him back against the cage.
Huchkov working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
Huchkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Malingo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huchkovs head.
A body shot lands from Malingo.
Malingo lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Malingo misses with a body punch.
Malingo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huchkov's efforts to push away.
Malingo lands with a right to the head.
Malingo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huchkovs head. #TD#
Malingo jumps into guard, dragging Huchkov to the mat.
Huchkov being controlled here momentarily.
Huchkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malingo's guard.#SUB#
Malingo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Huchkov uses it to pass to side control.
Malingo is looking to reverse the position.
Malingo is trying to control Huchkov's posture but Huchkov avoids it. #T4#
Malingo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Huchkov controlling the action here. #SU2#
Huchkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Malingo takes a swing at Huchkov's ribcage but misses.
Huchkov looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Huchkov throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
Huchkov missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Huchkov misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Malingo blocks the leg kick.
Huchkov throws a leg kick but Malingo moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
#R3#
Malingo lands with a hook. Huchkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a left and a right that stings Huchkov.
Some bone on bone action there as Malingo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Huchkov tries to clinch up but Malingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Huchkov throws a good cross that connects.
Malingo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malingo works over Huchkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice cross by Huchkov.
A big right from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Malingo misses.
Huchkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.#TD#
Malingo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malingo looking to sit in guard and control but Huchkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Malingo is looking for a triangle but Huchkov pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SU2#
Huchkov gets to his feet - Malingo follows without any prompting.
Huchkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo. #CL2#
Huchkov closes the distance and pushes Malingo back into the cage.
Huchkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malingo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huchkov can turn it around.
Huchkov avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Malingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Huchkov throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Malingo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malingo looking to sit in guard and control but Huchkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Huchkov is looking to stand up but Malingo won't let him. #T2#
Huchkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huchkov defends well.#SUB#
Malingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Huchkov gets to his feet. Malingo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Huchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Huchkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Huchkov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Huchkov misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.#TD#
Malingo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malingo landing a few strikes.
Huchkov is pushing Malingo's head away, looking to escape. Malingo manages to hold on to the position though.
Huchkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huchkov parries the strikes from Malingo easily there. Malingo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Huchkov to escape.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo working the ground and pound but Huchkov is defending the strikes.
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huchkov keeps working.
Malingo is trying to ground and pound but Huchkov uses the momentary lack of control by Malingo to regain half guard. #T4#
Malingo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huchkov defending well though.
Matel Huchkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malingo working Huchkov over with strikes. #SUB#
Malingo is working for a submission of some sort.
Malingo is keen to just control but Huchkov is a slippery customer.
Malingo working the head and body with strikes.
Malingo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Malingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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 Eddie Malingo.
I think Huchkov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov 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: GC 281
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Malingo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malingo swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Kilmister.
Kilmister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malingo tries to work over Kilmister's front leg with a kick but Kilmister checks it.
Kilmister misses with an uppercut.
Kilmister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
A jab from Kilmister misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kilmister!
Malingo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilmister explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilmister misses with a looping right.
It looked like Malingo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Kilmister.
Kilmister is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Kilmister takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilmister swinging wildly here.
Kilmister misses with a head kick.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilmister.
Malingo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilmister is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malingo but Malingo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Kilmister moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilmister! But no joy.
Malingo needs to keep his hands up - Kilmister had a free shot at his head there.
Kilmister staying out of range there.
Kilmister looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malingo dodges the punch combination from Kilmister.
Kilmister lands a really nice looking cross but Malingo seems unphased.
Malingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilmister was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.#T2#
Kilmister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malingo is looking to chop away at Kilmister's legs.
Kilmister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malingo misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilmister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Kilmister.
Malingo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilmister sprawls and moves away.
Kilmister throws a head kick that misses.
Malingo blocks a head kick by Kilmister.
Malingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilmister throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilmister.#TD2#
Kilmister drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malingo is trying to improve his position.#T3#
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Kilmister has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sloppy strikes there by Kilmister.
Malingo is trying to control Kilmister's posture but Kilmister avoids it.
Kilmister working the ground and pound but Malingo is defending the strikes.
Malingo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kilmister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo trying to control but Kilmister postures up.
Malingo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilmister.
Malingo wants to improve his position but Kilmister is controlling well. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Malingo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilmister.
Malingo is staying active underneath Kilmister, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malingo is pressing down on Kilmister's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kilmister passes into side control. #SU2#
Kilmister stands up and beckons Malingo to his feet.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilmister doesn't seem bothered though.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilmister.
Malingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malingo as he jumps to the side.
Kilmister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malingo.
Kilmister drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malingo defends it well.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilmister doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Kilmister dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilmister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilmister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malingo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnny Kilmister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malingo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malingo tries for a takedown but Kilmister sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kilmister avoids the body shot from Malingo.
Kilmister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malingo avoids it really well and circles away.
Malingo throws a hook but Kilmister blocks it.
Malingo slips a straight right by Kilmister.
Kilmister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmister.
Johnny Kilmister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Kilmister. Those never looked like landing.
Malingo tries to counter with a takedown but Kilmister is quick to defend against it.
Kilmister uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilmister misses with a straight left.
Kilmister ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.#T1#
Malingo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kilmister tries to bum rush Malingo with a series of wild strikes but Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malingo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malingo misses with an uppercut.
Kilmister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Kilmister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Kilmister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilmister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Kilmister misses the shot to the body.
Kilmister throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malingo misses with a wild combination.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo lands with a nice body punch.
Kilmister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilmister.
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Malingo. #T2#
Malingo misses the jab.
Malingo misses with a hook
and Kilmister counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo throws a right and a left that Kilmister avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Kilmister misses.
Kilmister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kilmister enables Malingo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kilmister manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malingo throws a strike but Kilmister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Malingo is looking for a triangle but Kilmister pushes his legs off easily.
Kilmister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilmister is working Malingo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Kilmister from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilmister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnny Kilmister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilmister in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Malingo wants to sweep here but Kilmister controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Malingo looking for a guillotine here but Kilmister defends easily.
Kilmister is looking to work some ground and pound but Malingo has wrist control.
Kilmister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malingo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilmister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Malingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilmister defends it easily.#SUB#
Malingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilmister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilmister makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malingo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilmister.
Kilmister trying to control the position from guard on top but Malingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilmister defends well.
Kilmister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kilmister avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilmister throws a big elbow 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 Eddie Malingo 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kilmister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilmister is looking to land body kicks.
Kilmister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malingo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilmister somewhat.
Malingo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilmister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Kilmister moved out of range nicely.
Kilmister connects with a body shot.
Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
A little jabbing left from Kilmister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malingo tries to bum rush Kilmister with a series of wild strikes but Kilmister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that Malingo avoids nicely.
Malingo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Kilmister misses. #TD#
Malingo drives through with a takedown into Kilmister's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo throws a strike but Kilmister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Malingo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malingo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilmister is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilmister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Malingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilmister defends it easily.
Kilmister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malingo wants to improve his position but instead Kilmister has moved into half guard.
Malingo is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kilmister thows a huge punch but Malingo dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Malingo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malingo tries to roll over but Kilmister keeps him under control.
Kilmister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kilmister is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kilmister is thwarting Malingo's attempts to control the position.
Kilmister stalling.
Kilmister throwing shots but Malingo is blocking nicely. #T3#
Kilmister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malingo is looking to control Kilmister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malingo avoid being mounted?
Kilmister is trying to control the action in half guard but Malingo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malingo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilmister.
Malingo tries to get to full guard but Kilmister has control of the leg.
Kilmister looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kilmister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malingo wants to improve his position but Kilmister is controlling well.
Malingo trying to hold on to Kilmister's head to control him but Kilmister postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malingo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilmister on the side of the head. #T4#
Malingo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilmister misses with a head kick.
Kilmister moves out of range of the leg kick from Malingo.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Malingo slips under a jab from Kilmister.
Kilmister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilmister misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Kilmister there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilmister manages to avoid it.
Kilmister lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malingo with a jab.#TD#
Malingo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kilmister is trying to defend but Malingo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilmister's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Kilmister.
Well Kilmister 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kilmister!
Our winner, Johnny Kilmister, 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: GC 274
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jericho throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jericho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jericho finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
A shot to the liver by Malingo. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Jericho darts in and clinches Malingo up against the cage.
Malingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malingo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jericho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malingo scores with a knee 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!
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jericho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Malingo.
Jericho takes a shot to the head.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malingo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jericho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Malingo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jericho misses with a body punch. #T2#
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
Jericho avoids the elbow strike from Malingo, against the cage.
Jericho presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malingo blocking some punches.
Malingo tries to score a body lock takedown but Jericho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jericho. #BC#
Malingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malingo throws a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Malingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Jericho clinches up with Malingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Malingo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malingo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Malingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malingo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jericho's brow.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malingo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jericho's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jericho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malingo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Malingo.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Malingo.
Malingo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Malingo saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Malingo defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Malingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho tries to clinch but Malingo is having none of it.
Jericho jabs Malingo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Jericho takes the fight into the clinch.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malingo misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho gets through Malingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Malingo.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Malingo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malingo can't break the clinch.
Malingo throws an elbow but it misses.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo misses with some punches.
Malingo misses with an elbow strike.
Malingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
Malingo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jericho blocks it with crossed arms.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Malingo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malingo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Malingo's head.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage. #T2#
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Maxim Jericho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malingo.
Malingo blocking some punches.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Malingo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jericho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho gets through Malingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malingo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Malingo.
A short left from Jericho.
Jericho stops a takedown attempt from Malingo.
Malingo tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Malingo back against the cage.
Malingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Jericho digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Malingo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Jericho.
A body shot lands from Jericho.
Malingo looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malingos head.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Malingo can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Malingo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jericho walks away with a smile on his face. Malingo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jericho misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Jericho pushes Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jericho.
Malingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo working aggressively here.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malingo blocks a head kick by Jericho. #CL2#
Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jericho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malingo or not.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jericho is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Jericho.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Malingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malingo slips a jab from Jericho.
Malingo throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho. #T1#
Jericho misses with a jab to the body
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jericho connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jericho instigates a clinch.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Malingo misses with some punches.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malingo throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Malingo tries for a takedown but Jericho manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Jericho is working Malingo over against the cage.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malingo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Malingo misses with a body punch.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Malingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jericho.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho. #T4#
Malingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Jericho pushes Malingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jericho presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho pushes Malingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Malingo misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Malingo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jericho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jericho 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 268
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Malingo jabs Jacobson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malingo feints the counter takedown.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Malingo.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Malingo digs a good hook to Jacobson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson tries a head kick but it misses.
Malingo looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobson misses the target.
Malingo swinging wildly here.
Jacobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Jacobson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malingo misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malingo.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobson.
Malingo throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malingo throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jacobson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malingo will feel that in the morning.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch.
Malingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacobson in his tracks.
Malingo moves out of range as Jacobson throws a body kick.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobson there.
Jacobson 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.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Jacobson scores with the left hand. Malingo knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Malingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Malingo misses.
Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo misses with a hook.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo walks into a straight right hand from Jacobson.#TD2#
Malingo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Malingo thows a huge punch but Jacobson dodges it nicely.
Malingo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malingo looks to land a strike but Jacobson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Malingo trying to control but Jacobson is working from the bottom.
Jacobson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Malingo throwing strikes from guard but Jacobson blocks nicely.
Malingo lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB2#
Malingo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jacobson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jacobson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malingo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jacobson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malingo is able to avoid easily.
Jacobson motions for Malingo to come forward. Jacobson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Malingo is having none of it.
Jacobson throws a chopping leg kick but Malingo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacobson connects with a body shot.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malingo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malingo connects with a body shot that sends Jacobson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson throws a low kick, looking for Malingo's leg but Malingo calmly moves out of range.
Malingo feints a counter leg kick.
Malingo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobson misses with a leg kick
and Malingo counters with an outside leg kick.
Jacobson throws a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jacobson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malingo momentarily.
Jacobson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malingo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Jacobson catches Malingo right on the button with a cross.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacobson.
Malingo stuns Jacobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacobson 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 Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacobson throwing a counter right hand but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo scores with a nice right hand.
Jacobson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range. #T2#
Jacobson misses with a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Malingo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacobson checks a leg kick.
Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jacobson. Malingo shrugs it off though.
Malingo misses with a body shot.
Jacobson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malingo tried to score with a low kick but Jacobson checks it.
Jacobson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
A left lands for Jacobson.
Jacobson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malingo in his tracks.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobson slips a jab from Malingo.
Jacobson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malingo just manages to avoid it.
Gil Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobson. Malingo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Jacobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Some wild striking there from Malingo.
Jacobson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacobson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malingo is out of range.
Jacobson lands with a good body shot.
Malingo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacobson ducks right into an uppercut from Malingo.
Jacobson 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.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobson there.
Jacobson looks for the body kick but Malingo saw that one coming.
Jacobson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo throws a hook but Jacobson blocks it.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut. Malingo saw that one coming.
Jacobson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malingo if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobson.
Gil Jacobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Malingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
Jacobson scores with a kick to the body.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobson throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Malingo misses.
Jacobson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Jacobson misses
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gil Jacobson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malingo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jacobson - the referee stops the clock and Malingo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jacobson. Malingo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jacobson swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Jacobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malingo can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Malingo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacobson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobson keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Malingo landing some decent shots from guard.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Malingo lands a couple of digs.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobson is retaining full guard.
Malingo looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jacobson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobson has managed to get both his arms back between Malingo's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Malingo is looking for a triangle but Jacobson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Malingo is looking for a triangle but Jacobson pushes his legs off easily.
Malingo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jacobson has passed into side control.
Jacobson controls the position from side control.#T3#
Jacobson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobson working away.
Malingo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Malingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malingo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malingo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Malingo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jacobson passes into side control!
Malingo struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Malingo.
I think Jacobson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Jacobson!
A very excited looking Gil Jacobson 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: GC 262
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Michael takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Michael blocks the leg kick.
Michael lands the left hand.
Malingo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malingo lands a nice hook to Michael's body. Michael takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michael takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michael throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Michael throws a big shot that misses.
Michael takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo's corner calls for a 1-2. Malingo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michael slips a straight right by Malingo.
Michael throws a fast counter high kick but Malingo manages to duck under it in time.
A shot to the body from Malingo misses
and Michael counters with a low kick, right behind Malingo 's knee.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michael.#T1#
Michael closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Michael staying out of range there.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael cracks Malingo with an open hand slap.
Michael takes one on the button.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Malingo backing away here, and Michael unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Malingo misses.
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michael lands a body shot.
Michael lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malingo at a distance.
Malingo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Michael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Michael throws a head kick but Malingo moves out of range.
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Michael slips a jab from Malingo.
Michael drops his hands momentarily and Malingo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Michael avoids it well and moves away.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malingo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michael throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malingo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malingo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Michael slips a straight right by Malingo.
Michael shapes to counter with a head kick.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
and Michael counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malingo thinking.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo throws an off balance right hand
letting Michael counter with a right hand.
Michael avoids the body shot from Malingo. #T3#
Malingo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Michael counters with a nice uppercut.
Malingo lands a nice shot to the body.
Malingo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Malingo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michael.
Michael takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malingo misses with a jab to the body
and Michael counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Michael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Michael misses.
Malingo misses with a hook
and Michael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael misses with a low kick.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Michael drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malingo lands with a right hand.
Malingo lands with a good body shot.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michael.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Malingo tries to bum rush Michael with a series of wild strikes but Michael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Michaels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malingo wants to slow Michael down by chopping away at his legs.
Michael throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Malingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michael moves away.
A left and a right from Malingo both land. Nice combination.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Michael.
Michael just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael throws a low kick, looking for Malingo's leg but Malingo calmly moves out of range.
Malingo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malingo throws a body punch but Michael moves out of range.
Michael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malingo.
Malingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eddie Malingo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michael darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malingo throws a jab when Michael was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Malingo. That snapped Michael's head back.
Malingo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Michael is rocked!#T1#
Michael misses with a wild combination.
Michael is still on wobbly legs! Can Malingo finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Michael might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Malingo has got the better of the exchanges.
Malingo throws an overhand right that drops Michael like a sack of potatoes! Malingo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
A very excited looking Eddie Malingo 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: GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Musashi with a nice cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malingo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Malingo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Malingo seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Malingo as he connects with a hook.
Malingo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot.
Malingo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malingo drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Malingo misses
and Musashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.#T1#
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.
Musashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi slips under a jab from Malingo.
Malingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot.
Musashi throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musashi.
Malingo misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Malingo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Musashi scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Musashi tests Malingo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malingo's sensitive parts.
Malingo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Musashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Malingo in the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Musashi swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Malingo moves away and avoids it.
Malingo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Musashi takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi takes one to the chin there.
Malingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Musashi's head.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Musashi misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Malingo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there #TD2#
and Malingo counters with a takedown into side control.
Musashi is trying to control Malingo's posture but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo grinds an elbow into Musashi's temple.
Malingo working away.
Malingo is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working.
Musashi is trying to control Malingo's posture but Malingo avoids it. #T4#
Musashi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo is looking to take a break and control but Musashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Malingo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malingo working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working.
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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Musashi is looking to chop away at Malingo's legs.
A low kick from Malingo is predictable there
and Musashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Musashi.
Musashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malingo lands with a good body shot.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo misses with a straight right.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malingo.
Malingo lands an overhand right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Musashi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Malingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Malingo.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Malingo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malingo can do to turn this around?
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Malingo's knee but Malingo avoids it well. #T1#
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Malingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Malingo stuns Musashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malingo.
Good standup being displayed there by Musashi as he connects with a hook.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi misses with a left hand
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malingo's sensitive parts.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Malingo throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
And Musashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Malingo blocks it.
Musashi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Musashi is pulling down on Malingo's head. It's preventing any offense from Malingo, at least for the moment.
Malingo working some strikes from top position.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Malingo lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Malingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Musashi takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musashi defends well.#SUB2#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Musashi passes into half guard. #T4#
Musashi prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Malingo is in trouble now - Musashi has advanced to mount!
Musashi moves to his opponent's back but Malingo bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Musashi.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malingo working some strikes from top position.
Musashi wants to sweep here but Malingo controlling him for the moment.
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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
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!
#R3#
Malingo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Malingo cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Malingo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Malingo lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Musashi gets caught napping as Malingo dives in and scores a takedown. Musashi manages to retain guard.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Musashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malingo landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Malingo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Malingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malingo distracts Musashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Musashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Musashi is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Malingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Musashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryu Musashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Malingo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Musashi's head.
Malingo works over Musashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Musashi controlling the position.
Musashi trying to control the position.
Musashi has control of Malingo's left arm, preventing Malingo from doing any damage.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Musashi has wrist control.
Malingo throwing strikes but missing.
Musashi has his hands on Malingo's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Malingo lands a couple of elbows.
Musashi is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Malingo slips an elbow through the middle.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malingo is one step ahead there.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Musashi trying to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malingo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malingo slips under a jab from Musashi.
Malingo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Musashi defends it well.
Malingo misses with a hook
and Musashi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Musashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Musashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Malingo. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Malingo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malingo scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Musashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Musashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
An out of breath Ryu Musashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#735 Sonnen v Maracon
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malingo throws out the jab.
Wallace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace looks to land a combination. Malingo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Malingo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Malingo scores with a takedown into Wallace's guard.#ES2#
Wallace pushes Malingo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wallace has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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!
Wallace scores with a jab.
Wallace is looking to slow Malingo down with leg kicks.
Wallace misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Wallace misses with a kick to the body
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch.
Malingo lands a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malingo moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
Wallace is looking to score with low kicks.
Malingo checks a leg kick nicely.
Malingo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Wallace there.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Wallace thows a body kick. Malingo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wallace looks to throw a body kick
and Malingo counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Malingo misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Malingo blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wallace misses with the body kick
and Malingo counters with a series of strikes. Wallace will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Malingo moves out of range easily.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Malingo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malingo motions for Wallace to come forward. Malingo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Nice body punch from Wallace.
A clash of legs there as Malingo blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Wallace misses
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace feints a jab promting Malingo to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malingo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Malingo connects with a looping right hand.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Wallace avoids it well and moves away.
Malingo throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Malingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wallace wants to stand up but Malingo is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathan Wallace 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.
#R2#
Malingo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
Wallace is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wallace throws a low kick but Malingo moves out of range easily.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Malingo misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Wallace misses #TD#
and Malingo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Malingo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wallace's head.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malingo lands a couple of elbows.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malingo working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malingo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malingo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace wants to stand up but Malingo is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malingo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malingo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malingo doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Malingo avoids nicely.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Malingo scores with a shot to the body.
Malingo moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malingo misses with an uppercut.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wallace swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace misses with a looping right.#TD#
Malingo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wallace's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo working some strikes from top position.
Malingo postures up and lands a big shot to Wallace's brow. #ES2#
Wallace has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Malingo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malingo.
Malingo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wallace.
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Malingo.
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wallace is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
Malingo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Malingo misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Wallace leaves Malingo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Malingo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
Nathan Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Wallace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malingo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malingo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Wallace takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Malingo is looking for a counter combo.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
A combination from Malingo does no damage.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Malingo avoids it with no problem.
Wallace throws a combination. Malingo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo misses with an uppercut.
Wallace feints a counter leg kick.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace feints a counter leg kick.
Malingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Malingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malingo checks it well.
Malingo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wallace checks a leg kick nicely.
Wallace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wallace!
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malingo avoids a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malingo. #T4#
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Malingo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malingo tried to score with a low kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace tries to score with a low kick but Malingo moves his leg out of the way.
Wallace swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Wallace moves out of range as Malingo strikes.
Malingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wallace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
A victorious Nathan Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gc 238
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Malingo avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malingo defends it nicely.
We've been told by Hughes's head coaches at BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malingo throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Malingo misses.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Malingo 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.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Malingo.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malingo.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malingo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Malingo throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.#T1#
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes misses the jab.
Malingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Malingo.
Malingo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Malingo throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes slips a straight right by Malingo.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hughes clinches up with Malingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Malingo misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malingo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Malingo fails to land.
Malingo takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Malingo is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes landing knees to the body.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
Malingo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Malingo landing knees to the head.
Malingo avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Malingo pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Hughes. #T3##TD#
Hughes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Malingo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Malingo blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malingo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malingo has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes is trying to push Malingo away but Malingo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malingo can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Malingo fails to land.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards. #TD2#
Hughes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Malingo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hughes to the mat. Hughes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malingo controls the pace.#T4#
Hughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Malingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
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#
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malingo misses with a body shot.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Malingo.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eddie Malingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Malingo moves away and avoids it.
Malingo throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Hughes tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Malingo.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Hughes throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.#T1#
Malingo throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Hughes throws a chopping leg kick but Malingo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Malingo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes scores with a hook.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Malingo tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Malingo connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malingo 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 Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eddie Malingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malingo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malingo manages to circle out of the way.
Malingo lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Malingo misses with a hook.
Hughes cracks Malingo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Malingo sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes misses with a hook
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Malingo dips to his left and cracks Hughes with an uppercut!#T3#
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Malingo moves away and avoids it.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo is looking for the big counter here.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Malingo moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Malingo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Malingo flicks out a counter leg kick but Hughes steps away.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Malingo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hughes lands with a hook. Malingo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malingo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes misses with a looping left.#T4#
Hughes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Malingo manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malingo punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hughes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hughes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes tries to bum rush Malingo with a series of wild strikes but Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malingo throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Malingo only half commits.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malingo throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Donk. Malingo catches Hughes right on the button with a cross.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Malingo keeps it at a distance.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
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#
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malingo walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Malingo slips a jab from Hughes.
Malingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malingo throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malingo keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes. #T1#
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Malingo misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hughes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malingo.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malingo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hughes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malingo doesn't seem phased though.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Hughes.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Malingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Hughes backs off Malingo throws a huge counter combo but Hughes manages to avoid it all.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malingo circles away.
Malingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Malingo feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hughes misses
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hughes slips a straight right by Malingo.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
A left lands for Hughes.
Malingo slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes looks to land a body kick but Malingo moved away.
As Hughes backs off Malingo throws a huge counter combo but Hughes manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes lands with a hook. Malingo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malingo lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Malingo's head.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Malingo misses with an uppercut.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Malingo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Malingo moves out of range.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Malingo throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.#T4#
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Malingo throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo misses the jab.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Eddie Malingo just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hughes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malingo's sensitive parts.
Hughes slips a straight right by Malingo.
A counter left hand to the body from Hughes misses its target.
Hughes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Malingo.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Malingo misses with a low kick.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malingo. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hughes rushes Malingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to control the position but instead, Malingo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hughes into the cage.
Malingo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malingo pushes off an throws an elbow but Hughes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Malingo shrugs off.
Hughes lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes looking to stall.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Malingo.
Malingo wants a takedown.
Malingo throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Malingo shrugs off.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike.
Malingo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malingo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malingo slips under a jab from Hughes.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Malingo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malingo slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes with a hook.
Malingo throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Malingo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malingo continues to drive forward.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo connects with a jab.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malingo slips under a jab.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but Malingo avoids it.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Malingo lands.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malingo staying out of range there.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Malingo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughes. Hughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
Hughes throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Malingo throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Malingo.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.#CL#
Hughes clinches with his opponent.
Malingo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malingo misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Malingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Malingo.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Bronson Hughes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Malingo misses the jab.
Hughes throws a head kick but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Malingo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes works the jab nicely.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Malingo throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.#T1#
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Malingo cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Malingo misses with a straight right.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malingo to the mat! Malingo manages to get full guard.
Hughes postures up.
Malingo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Malingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Eddie Malingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malingo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Malingo is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Hughes looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes pulls Malingo in close to prevent any damage.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes controlling Malingo's posture.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malingo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Malingo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malingo drops his hands momentarily and Hughes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Malingo moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes throws a lazy body kick
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hughes.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Malingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hughes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo misses with the combination.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Hughes throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Malingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malingo 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 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Malingo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 234
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Malingo staying out of range there.
Malingo 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.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo works over Boom's head and body with a nice combination.
Malingo lands with a cross.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom blocks a jab.
Malingo misses with an uppercut
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Malingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
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!
Boom connects with the punch.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malingo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malingo to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom throws a right hand that Malingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Malingo also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malingo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malingo slips under a jab.
Malingo throws a low kick but Boom avoids it.
Malingo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom misses with the combination.
Boom throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Malingo 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.
Malingo misses with a wild combination.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malingo throws out the jab.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
letting Malingo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Boom misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
As Malingo backs away, Boom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malingo connects with a jab.
Malingo takes one on the button.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
We've been informed that Malingo 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.
Malingo throws an off balance right hand
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Malingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Malingo as he connects with a hook.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good work by Malingo as he checks the leg kick.
Boom backing away here, and Malingo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malingo lands a nice hook to Boom's body. Boom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boom.
Boom throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Malingo scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Boom knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Malingo slips under a jab from Boom.
Malingo misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Boom.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo connects with a single shot there.
Boom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom misses with a jab to the body
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malingo.
Malingo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Boom tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Boom misses.
Malingo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Boom misses its target.
Boom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated 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.
#R2#
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malingo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Malingo misses.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Malingo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Boom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Malingo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malingo connects with a looping right hand.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Malingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom slips a straight right by Malingo.
Boom misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Malingo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Boom blocks a jab.
Boom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malingo takes one to the chin there.
Malingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head.
Malingo throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malingo.
A jab from Boom misses.
Malingo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom moves forwards but Malingo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malingo.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malingo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom moves out of range as Malingo strikes.#T2#
Malingo connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom misses with the combination.
Boom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malingo moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Malingo connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom throws a leg kick but Malingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malingo throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Boom misses the target.
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malingo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Malingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malingo to score with a decent uppercut.
Malingo jabs at Boom's body.
Malingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Malingo.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Malingo counters with a low kick, right behind Boom 's knee.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom throws a right hand that Malingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Malingo also avoids with ease.
Boom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Boom takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Malingo with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo throws a low kick but Boom avoids it.
Boom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malingo just manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Malingo throws a series of punches but Boom moves out of range.
Malingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Malingo looks to land a combination but Boom avoids it well.
A jab from Boom finds it's way through Malingo's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
A left lands for Malingo.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boom scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Malingo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boom's head.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Malingo connects with a crisp jab.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Boom cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
Eddie Malingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malingo moves out of range as Boom strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom throws a head kick that misses.
Malingo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malingo 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.
Malingo scores with a jab to the head.
Malingo dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Boom slips a jab from Malingo.#T1#
Malingo slips a jab from Boom.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Boom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Malingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malingo. That did some damage!
Malingo slips a straight right by Boom.
Malingo scores with a body shot.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malingo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malingo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.#T2#
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malingo throws a leg kick
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malingo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boom under the eye.#TD2#
Malingo gets the takedown into side control.
Boom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Malingo wants to pass the guard but Boom is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo stalling away here and it's allowed Boom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Malingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boom has his hands on Malingo's head, controlling the position.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo postures up.
Boom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Malingo catches Boom right on the button with a cross.
Malingo throws a shot to the body.
Boom swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malingo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
A victorious Eddie Malingo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 58
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettaway.
Malingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pettaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Pettaway misses.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Pettaway misses with a hook
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pettaway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pettaway.
Pettaway digs a good hook to Malingo's body.
Pettaway lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Malingo misses.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Pettaway moved out of range.
Malingo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malingo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pettaway 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.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
Malingo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pettaway just manages to avoid it.
Pettaway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pettaway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Pettaway throws a series of punches but Malingo moves out of range.
Pettaway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pettaway.
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettaway misses with a double jab
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Malingo. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malingo scores with a nice strike.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Pettaway slips the punch.
Pettaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pettaway punishes Malingo's body with a nice straight punch.
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettaway.
A punch combination from Pettaway misses.
Malingo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo throws a hook but Pettaway blocks it.
Pettaway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malingo rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Pettaway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pettaway enables Malingo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pettaway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pettaway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malingo defends it easily.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pettaway looking for a guillotine here but Malingo defends easily. #SUB2#
Pettaway isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Malingo stacks Pettaway 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 Malingo!
The strikes coming from Malingo are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Malingo working the head and body with strikes.
Malingo working away.
Malingo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Malingo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pettaway is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pettaway is not content to let Malingo control the position.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pettaway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malingo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malingo wants to control but Pettaway is keeping him busy.
Pettaway is trying to get back to half guard.
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettaway keeps working.
Pettaway is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Malingo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malingo working the ground and pound from side control.
Pettaway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malingo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Pettaway misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Malingo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malingo.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Pettaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malingo misses the jab.
It seemed like Pettaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Malingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettaway can do to turn this around?
Pettaway cracks the inside of Malingo's front leg.
Pettaway throws a series of punches but Malingo moves out of range.
Pettaway throws a head kick that misses.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettaway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettaway slips a jab from Malingo.
Pettaway misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Malingo misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.#T1#
Pettaway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pettaway tries to score with a low kick but Malingo moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Malingo finds it's way through Pettaway's defenses.
Malingo scores with a hook.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Malingo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malingo jabs at Pettaway's body.
Pettaway throws a combination that misses
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettaway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettaway slips a jab from Malingo.
Pettaway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
Pettaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malingo walks into a stiff left hand from Pettaway.
Malingo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Nice body punch from Malingo.
Malingo misses with a straight right.
Pettaway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pettaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Pettaway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Pettaway has Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Malingo dodges an elbow strike from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malingos head.
Malingo blocks an elbow strike.
Pettaway managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Malingo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malingo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pettaway after a bit of a struggle.
Pettaway throws an elbow but it misses.
Pettaway has a couple of punches blocked by Malingo.
Pettaway pushes off an throws an elbow but Malingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malingo blocks an elbow strike.
Pettaway can't break the clinch.
Malingo avoiding damage as Pettaway throws knees to the body. #T3#
Pettaway is pressed up against the cage. Malingo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pettaway down to the mat. Pettaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Malingo slips under a jab.
Pettaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pettaway.
Pettaway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Malingo misses.
Eddie Malingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malingo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettaway counters with a good low kick that Malingo was not able to check.
Pettaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Pettaway throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malingo lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Pettaway lands with a good body shot.
Malingo blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettaway counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettaway!
Pettaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Pettaway works over Malingo's head and body with a nice combination.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Malingo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pettaway misses with a double jab
and Malingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malingo connects with a looping right hand.
Pettaway feints a jab promting Malingo to slip. Pettaway then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malingo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pettaway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Pettaway moves out of range as Malingo strikes.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
Pettaway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pettaway finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
Malingo lands with a kick to the temple. Pettaway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pettaway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Malingo does no damage.
Malingo scores with a nice head shot.
Malingo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malingo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Pettaway is rocked!
Pettaway misses the body punch
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettaway is still on wobbly legs! Can Malingo finish him?#T1#
Pettaway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malingo.
Malingo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo is looking to slow Pettaway down with leg kicks.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
Pettaway defending well as Malingo loads up on a big left hand.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Pettaway moved out of range.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettaway.
Malingo lands a head shot.
Malingo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettaway throws a combination that misses
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettaway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo lunges at Pettaway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pettaway's hand.
A shot to the liver by Pettaway. Beautiful body shot.
Pettaway gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Malingo gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pettaway is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 52
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Dood tries to counter with a takedown but Malingo is quick to defend against it.
Malingo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Malingo 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.
Dood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malingo finds it's way round the side to connect with Dood's head.
Malingo 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.
Dood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Dood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malingo throws out the jab.
Dood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
We've been told by Dood's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malingo 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 Dood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Dood misses.
Malingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dood.
Dood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malingo sprawls and moves away.
Dood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malingo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malingo connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malingo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dood momentarily.
A big left from Malingo misses.
Dood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Malingo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dood feinted with a counter takedown.
Malingo connects with the punch.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dood looks to land a left hand but Malingo moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malingo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dood misses with a hook.
Malingo swings for the body but Dood moves out of range.
Dood ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Dood attempts a counter takedown but Malingo avoids it well and moves away.
Dood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eddie Malingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dood ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Dood misses the shot to the body.
Dood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Malingo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dood.
Dood is looking to wear down Malingo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malingo.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malingo swings for the body but Dood moves out of range.
Dood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dood scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo misses with a wild combination.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Dood.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malingo throws a looping overhand right but Dood ducks down to avoid it.
Dood slips a straight right by Malingo.
Malingo scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Dood lands the left hand.
Dood takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Dood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Dood swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Dood ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Dood looks to land a left hand but Malingo moved out of range nicely.
Dood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Dood.
Malingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dood. #TD#
Dood gets a double leg takedown into Malingo's guard.#T4#
Dood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo trying to control the position.
Dood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dood stopping the sweep attempt from Malingo.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dood won't allow Malingo to sweep him here.
Malingo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dood's guard. #REVB#
Dood working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
That's time! Dood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malingo misses the jab.
Malingo with a hook.
Malingo jabs Dood right on the nose. Dood blinks but takes it well.
Malingo cracks Dood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malingo throws out the jab.
Dood tries to counter with a takedown but Malingo is quick to defend against it.
Dood is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malingo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dood.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Dood moved out of range nicely.
Malingo works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo misses the jab.
Dood attempts a counter takedown but Malingo avoids it well and moves away.
Malingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Dood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Malingo jabs Dood right on the nose. Dood blinks but takes it well.
Dood throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malingo.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Dood just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Dood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malingo defends it nicely.
Malingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malingo throws a jab when Dood was well out of range.
Dood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dood dodges the punch combination from Malingo. #T2#
Dood slips under a jab from Malingo.
A little feinted left hand from Dood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Dood drives through with a takedown into Malingo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Dood wants to pass the guard but Malingo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dood trying to control the position from guard on top but Malingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo managing to control the position.
Dood controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Dood advances position into side control!
Malingo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dood connects with a decent elbow.
Dood has knee on belly momentarily but Malingo bucks him off and regains half guard.
Dood is trying to control. Malingo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malingo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malingo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malingo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Dood from controlling successfully.
Dood throws an elbow that misses. Malingo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dood's guard. Nice move by Malingo!#REVB#
Malingo won't allow Dood to sweep him here.
Dood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malingo trying to control but Dood is working from the bottom.
Malingo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malingo landing some decent shots from guard.
Malingo lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Dood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dood takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Malingo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eddie Malingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dood fails to land the takedown.
Malingo lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dood lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Dood.
No luck for Dood with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Malingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Dood tries to counter with a takedown but Malingo is quick to defend against it.
Malingo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dood lands with an uppercut that bounces Malingo off the cage and back into range.
Malingo misses with a double jab.
Malingo connects with a right hand. Dood shakes it off.
Malingo lands with an overhand left.
Malingo misses with a combination #TD#
and Dood counters with a single leg into guard. Malingo didn't expect that.
Dood forces his way into half guard.
Dood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rad Dood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rad Dood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Malingo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dood connects with a couple of short punches.
Dood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dood works over Malingo with some ground and pound from guard.
Dood looking to sit in guard and control but Malingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Malingo wants to control from the top but Dood keeps moving.
Dood tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dood will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Dood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malingo defends it easily.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Dood keeps moving.
Dood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Dood looking for a guillotine here but Malingo defends easily.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Dood keeps moving.
Dood controls Malingo momentarily but Malingo frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dood is looking for a triangle but Malingo pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malingo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 45
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Sensei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malingo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sensei lands a nice hook to Malingo's body. Malingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sensei throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Sensei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Malingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sensei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sensei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Sensei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malingo trying to control here. #T1#
Sensei wants to free his trapped foot but Malingo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sensei scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malingo gets full guard.
Sensei trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom.
Sensei postures up in Malingo's guard and throws a big left but Malingo blocks it.
Sensei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sensei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sensei stands up over Malingo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sensei is in close to Malingo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malingo is trying to control the position but Sensei postures up. #T2#
Malingo has momentary wrist control but Sensei slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sensei passes into side control.
Sensei working the ground and pound.
Malingo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sensei connects with a decent elbow.
Sensei scores with punches from side control.
Sensei working the ground and pound.
Malingo is trying to control Sensei's posture but Sensei avoids it.
Sensei connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malingo some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malingo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sensei wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malingo on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Sensei working the head and body with strikes.
Sensei working the ground and pound.
Sensei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malingo keeps working.
Malingo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sensei connects with a decent elbow.
Malingo is trying to improve his position.
Sensei lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sensei looks up at the clock and then as Malingo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sensei smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Malingo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Sensei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#
Malingo is rocked!
Malingo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sensei presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Malingo is still in real trouble! Can Sensei finish him?
Sensei landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malingo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sensei is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sensei! Malingo is hurt baaadly! Sensei is firing away with more strikes - Malingo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kylar Sensei!
During a confident post fight interview, Kylar Sensei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE: KNEE DAD VS. ZHAI
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atsushii throws out the jab.
Atsushii connects with a right hand. Malingo shakes it off.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown but Atsushii shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Atsushii misses.
Malingo shoots in but no luck this time.
Atsushii tries to work over Malingo's front leg with a kick but Malingo checks it.
Malingo throwing a counter right hand but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Atsushii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii works the jab nicely.
Malingo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atsushii counters with a nice kick to the body.
Atsushii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malingo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Atsushii as Malingo shoots in.
Atsushii throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Malingo as he checks the leg kick.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atsushii.
Atsushii tries to land a leg kick but Malingo saw it coming and moves away.
Malingo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malingo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Atsushii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malingo doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Malingo misses.
Atsushii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malingo misses with a right hand
and Atsushii counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Malingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atsushii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atsushii. Malingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atsushii moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Atsushii there.
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!
Malingo darts in looking for a takedown but Atsushii gets double underhooks and turns Malingo into the cage.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Atsushii.
Atsushii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atsushii.#T3#
Atsushii ducks right into an uppercut from Malingo.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Atsushii.
Malingo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atsushii throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Malingo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malingo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Atsushii.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Atsushii scores with a nice strike.
Malingo slips under a jab from Atsushii.
Malingo 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.
Malingo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Malingo is rocked!
Atsushii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malingo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Atsushii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malingo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Malingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atsushii but Atsushii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atsushii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malingo seems to have got his legs back now.
Atsushii throws an overhand right that drops Malingo like a sack of potatoes! Atsushii dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuroda Atsushii!
An out of breath Kuroda Atsushii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 27 Tepes vs House
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jericho.
Malingo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jericho 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.
Jericho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malingo will feel that in the morning.
Jericho throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho misses with a low kick.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Jericho scores with a spinning back kick!
Jericho jabs Malingo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho throws a push kick but Malingo slaps the foot to one side.
Jericho throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Malingo misses.
Malingo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
and Jericho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Malingo misses with a series of wild punches.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho thuds a left hand into Malingo's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jericho 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 Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jericho lands an overhand right.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
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 Jericho.
Jericho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Malingo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jericho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jericho controlling the position.
Malingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malingo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jericho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Jericho is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Malingo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jericho has momentary wrist control but Malingo slips an elbow through the middle.
Malingo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jericho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jericho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jericho keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malingo, as that shot connected.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Malingo shoots in for a double leg but Jericho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jericho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malingo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Jericho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Malingo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jericho's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Malingo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jericho trying to control the position here.
Malingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malingo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jericho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jericho managing to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malingo works over Jericho with some ground and pound from guard.
Jericho managing to control the position.
Jericho working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Malingo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jericho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jericho has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Malingo trying to keep a closed guard but Jericho is proving a slippery customer.
Jericho is pushing down on Malingo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malingo is fighting to maintain full guard but Jericho has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Malingo is looking to improve his position.
Jericho is controlling the pace.
Jericho wants to pass to mount but Malingo is defending the position. #SUB#
Malingo actively working from the bottom here.
Jericho is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Eddie Malingo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jericho is continuing to stall.
Malingo gets back to full guard.
Jericho looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jericho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #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 second round but I would say that Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo slips under a jab from Jericho.
Malingo shoots in but Jericho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Jericho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jericho continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jericho defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Malingo gets a takedown into half guard.
Jericho trying to control from the bottom.
Malingo throwing shots but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Jericho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malingo is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Malingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jericho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malingo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jericho is looking for a sweep. Malingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jericho keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jericho is looking to improve his position.
Malingo is looking to advance position but Jericho won't allow it.
Malingo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jericho desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Malingo prevents Jericho from improving his position.
Jericho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malingo.
Jericho is controlling Malingo's trapped leg to prevent Malingo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Malingo is working for a kimura but Jericho is defending it quite comfortably.
Malingo working Jericho over with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malingo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malingo drops an elbow to the side of Jericho's head.
Malingo is trying to control. Jericho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jericho is trying to control but can't.
Jericho gets back to full guard.
Jericho is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Jericho.
I think Jericho 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 23 Penn vs Nordskov
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Jorma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jorma is thwarting Malingo's attempts to control the position.
Malingo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Malingo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malingo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma is thwarting Malingo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.
Jorma is looking to advance position but Malingo won't allow it.
Jorma 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.
Jorma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malingo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jorma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jorma content to control rather than advance.
Malingo is pressing down on Jorma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Malingo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jorma uses it to pass to side control.
Jorma in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Malingo seems a little lost for a moment, as Jorma dominates the positioning.
Jorma trying to control the position but Malingo is working away.
Malingo sneaks back into half guard.
Malingo wants to control but Jorma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malingo wants to improve his position but Jorma is controlling well.
Malingo trying to control but Jorma postures up. #T3#
Malingo tries to get to full guard but Jorma has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Jorma seems content to control.#SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.
Jorma is nestled in close to Malingo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Malingo is looking to improve his position.
Malingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jorma is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jorma trying to pass the guard but Malingo defending well.
Jorma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Malingo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorma scoring with strikes but Malingo is staying in there.
Malingo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Jorma has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Malingo trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malingo slips nicely into half guard.
Malingo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosken Jorma dominated 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.
#R2#
Jorma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Jorma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jorma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Jorma throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorma.
Malingo tries to counter with a takedown but Jorma is quick to defend against it.
Jorma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jorma lands with a hook. Malingo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jorma connects with a leg kick. Malingo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kosken Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorma throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malingo throws a body punch but Jorma moves out of range.
Jorma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malingo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorma.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jorma, right into the meat. #T1#
Malingo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jorma backs up against the cage.
Malingo 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.
Jorma misses with an uppercut
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malingo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jorma sprawls and moves away.
Jorma lands a jab to the head.
Jorma throws a wild body kick that Malingo sees coming a mile off.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jorma finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
Jorma connects with a solid leg kick.
Eddie Malingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorma scores with a nice right hand.
Jorma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma throws a leg kick which misses Malingo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malingo tries to avoid it.
Jorma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorma scores with a sloppy right hand. Malingo should have avoided that one. #T2#
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Jorma's shoulder, as Jorma tries to avoid the shot.
Kosken Jorma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jorma throws an off balance right hand
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Malingo - just one landing.
Jorma fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorma connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Jorma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malingo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jorma is in Malingo's guard.
Malingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jorma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jorma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jorma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malingo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Malingo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jorma uses it to pass to side control.
Jorma has control of an arm but Malingo manages to advance to Jorma's back!
Malingo is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Jorma up. #SUB#
Malingo working for the choke.
Malingo scores with punches from the back. #T4##SUB#
Jorma fending off the submission attempt from Malingo.
Malingo controlling well, preventing Jorma from escaping the position.
Malingo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Jorma prevents Malingo from getting a body triangle.
Jorma is taking damage to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorma rolls, trying to escape but Malingo keeps control of the position.
Jorma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kosken Jorma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Malingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jorma throws a right hand that Malingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Malingo also avoids with ease.
Jorma throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorma misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Malingo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jorma trying to control here.
Malingo winds up and cracks Jorma with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Malingo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jorma sees it coming and defends easily.
Malingo prevents Jorma from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma has a hand on Malingo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Malingo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Malingo lands a heavy elbow.
Eddie Malingo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Malingo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jorma is trying desperately to improve position.
Jorma wants to control but Malingo is having none of it.
Jorma working to try and regain half guard.
Jorma tries to hold on but Malingo pushes him away. #T2#
Malingo working the ground and pound effectively.
Jorma working to try and regain half guard.
Malingo wants to control the pace but Jorma is squirming around nicely.
Jorma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jorma is in a horrible position here. Malingo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Malingo tries to control but Jorma wriggling away. #T3#
Malingo lands with some strikes.
Malingo looking to finish Jorma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jorma!
Jorma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malingo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee warns Jorma that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jorma gets back to half guard.
Malingo lands strikes from half guard.
Jorma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jorma working for a triangle but Malingo defends it easily. #T4#
Jorma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malingo is one step ahead there.
Jorma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malingo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Malingo is trying to keep Jorma in close.
Jorma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jorma 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosken Jorma!
Kosken Jorma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 19 Neil vs Aldo
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Worth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malingo is out of range and Worth settles back down.
Worth misses with an uppercut
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Worth throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Worth with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Malingo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worth.
Malingo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Worth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malingo in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Worth.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Malingo. That snapped Worth's head back. #T1#
Worth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Worth misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Malingo lands a slapping body shot.
Worth misses the body punch
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Worth blocks a jab.
Worth lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Worth throws a right hand that misses
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Worth thows a leg kick but Malingo checks it #TD#
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Malingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malingo preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Worth holds on and takes a little breather.
Malingo throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Malingo is working Worth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malingo throws an elbow that misses. Worth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malingo's guard. Nice move by Worth!#REVB#
Worth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Malingo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Worth stacks Malingo 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 Worth!
Malingo tries to bench press Worth off him but Worth keeps the position.
Worth controlling from side mount.
Worth working away.#T3#
Malingo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Worth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worth happy to just control the position for now.
Worth working away.
Malingo tries to improve position but can't.
Malingo struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malingo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Worth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malingo is working hard here to advance position.
Worth working away.
Malingo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Worth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malingo is working away from the top position though.
Worth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malingo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Worth misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bis Worth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worth misses with a body shot.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worth scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Malingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Worth.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Worth throws a good cross that connects.
Worth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malingo lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Worth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Worth.
Malingo is looking to counter punch.
Bis Worth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malingo throws a looping overhand right but Worth ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Worth.
Worth throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo feinted with a counter takedown.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Worth misses with a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Worth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worth throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Worth lands a jab to the head.
Worth is looking to clinch.
Worth scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Worth.
Worth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Worth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worth tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malingo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Worth misses
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Worth.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malingo.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Worth lands a glancing blow to the side of Malingo's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Worth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.#BC#
Malingo breaks from the clinch.
Worth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth connects with a body shot that sends Malingo's belly button to the back.
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malingo scores with a nice strike.
Worth tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Malingo counters with a shoot takedown. Worth fights it but they end up in guard.
Worth wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Malingo manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
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!
Worth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Worth is trying to control but can't.
Worth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malingo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malingo wants to control but Worth is keeping him busy.
Malingo not doing much here.
Worth tries to roll over but Malingo keeps him under control.
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Worth misses with a looping right.
Worth scores with a sloppy right hand. Malingo should have avoided that one.
Worth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Worth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malingo throws out the jab.
Worth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malingo staying out of range there.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malingo with a jab.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
letting Worth counter with a right hand.
Worth throws an off balance right hand
and Malingo counters with a thumping low kick.
Malingo slips under a jab from Worth.
Worth thows a leg kick but Malingo checks it
and Worth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malingo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Worth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Malingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Worth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malingo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worth misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo slips a jab from Worth.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worth throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Worth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worth.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malingo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worth misses with a hook
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Worth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malingo counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worth throws a sloppy body shot
and Malingo counters with a left and a right that stings Worth.
Worth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worth. Malingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Worth avoids it well and moves away.
Worth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worth misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Worth's shoulder, as Worth tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Malingo blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Malingo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Worth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Malingo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Worth.
Worth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malingo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Worth defending well as Malingo loads up on a big left hand.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Worth. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Worth throws a lazy uppercut
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worth.
Malingo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Malingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Worth's head.
Worth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Malingo back to the cage. Worth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Worth throws a right hand that misses
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Worth throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Worth doesn't seem bothered though.
Worth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Worth knows he should have avoided that one.
Worth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo connects with a single shot there.
Worth jabs at Malingo's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malingo finds it's way round the side to connect with Worth's head.
Worth looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Worth avoids it well and moves away.
Worth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malingo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Our winner, Eddie Malingo, 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: PFC 12 Kwon vs Jenner
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1#
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Malingo pushes him off.
It looked like Malingo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
Despite the aggression on Carter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carter cracks the inside of Malingo's front leg.
Carter misses the jab.
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Malingo saw that one coming.
Malingo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
Carter slips a jab from Malingo.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malingo misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malingo.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michael Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo misses with a right hand
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter misses with a body punch
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malingo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Malingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter 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.
Carter is looking to clinch. #T2#
Malingo looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter won't be happy with that.
Malingo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carter is avoiding damage well.
Carter can't do much from the bottom here.
Malingo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carter is avoiding damage well.
Carter tries to improve position but can't.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Carter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malingo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malingo throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malingo is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.
Carter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Malingo sits in half guard.
Carter is controlling Malingo's trapped leg to prevent Malingo from advancing to side control.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Malingo is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Carter gets back to full guard.
Malingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Malingo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carter shoots for a takedown but Malingo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carter cracks Malingo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Malingo.
Michael Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter dips to his left and cracks Malingo with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Carter thuds a left hand into Malingo's body.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Malingo. Those never looked like landing.
Malingo jabs Carter right on the nose. Carter blinks but takes it well.
Malingo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Carter throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
Malingo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malingo thuds his right hand into Carter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo misses with a hook to the body
and Malingo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Malingo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malingo lands in his opponent's guard.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Carter has his hands on Malingo's head, controlling the position.
Malingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malingo throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Malingo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Carter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eddie Malingo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malingo working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Carter looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.#SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Malingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Malingo finds it's target.
Carter looks to clinch
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing. #T1#
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Carter punishes Malingo's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malingo counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
Malingo cracks Carter with a good jab.
Malingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
Malingo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carter to score with a decent uppercut.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.#T2#
Carter scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter looks to clinch #TD#
and Malingo counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malingo looking to pass the guard.
Carter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malingo throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Malingo throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter throws a leg kick that misses.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Carter.
I think Carter 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Carter!
A less than humble Michael Carter misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 5 Tepes vs Stone
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Malingo counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo forces his way into half guard.
Garcia's coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) 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.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malingo.
Malingo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Malingo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia is trying to stand back up but Malingo is controlling him
Malingo working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malingo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Malingo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malingo advances to half guard. #T2#
Malingo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Malingo is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malingo.
Malingo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Malingo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garcia is looking to get back to is feet but Malingo passes into side control.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
Malingo working the ground and pound.
Garcia prevents Malingo from improving position. #T3#
Garcia is not content to let Malingo control the position.
Check out the look on Malingo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Malingo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Malingo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Malingo advances to full mount.
Garcia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Malingo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Malingo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Malingo lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!
Malingo controlling from the full mount.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia trying desperately to get to his feet.
Malingo postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Garcia in real trouble here! The ref calls for Garcia to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RS 155 Start Swinging
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Michael looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Michael looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Michael misses with a looping right.
Balbus Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Michael works Malingo's body with a nice hook.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michael.
Michael misses with an uppercut.
Michael throws a head kick but Malingo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael misses the shot to the body.
Michael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malingo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Michael lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malingo's sensitive parts. #T1#
Michael throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malingo's head.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Michael tries to clinch #TD2#
so Malingo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Michael had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malingo defends it easily.#SUB#
Michael looking for a guillotine here but Malingo defends easily.
Michael avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Malingo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michael dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Malingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Malingo, not yet.
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Michael is sitting in close to Malingo's body. Malingo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Michael is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Michael is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Malingo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RS 150 Death Punch of Death
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Kissell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malingo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kissell finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Malingo, not yet. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Malingo looking for a guillotine here but Kissell defends easily.
Kissell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Malingo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell.
Kissell passes Malingo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kissell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malingo's head. #SUB#
Malingo actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell trying to mount his opponent but Malingo defends it.
Malingo trying to get back to full guard but Kissell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Malingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malingo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2##SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kissell 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.
Malingo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kissell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Malingo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kissell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malingo.
Kissell scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Kissell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malingo keeps working. #SUB2#
Kissell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malingo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kissell tries for a kimura but Malingo is defending well.
Kissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kissell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malingo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malingo striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T4#
Malingo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kissell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malingo is trying to maintain the position but Kissell is very close to passing his half guard.
Kissell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kissell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but Malingo is working away.
Kissell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malingo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malingo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell darts in looking for a takedown but Malingo gets double underhooks and turns Kissell into the cage.
Kissell tests Malingo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kissell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malingo tries to counter with a takedown but Kissell is quick to defend against it.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown but Malingo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malingo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Malingo misses. #TD2#
Kissell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kissell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malingo's guard.
Malingo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Malingo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kissell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo trying to hold on to Kissell's head to control him but Kissell postures up. #T1##SUB#
Malingo actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kissell working over Malingo with some ground and pound. Malingo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kissell is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kissell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malingo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kissell jumps into side control!
Malingo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kissell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Malingo is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kissell lands a nice short elbow.
Kissell wants to pass to mount but Malingo is defending the position.
Malingo gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Malingo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kissell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kissell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Malingo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kissell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Malingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kissell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malingo wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Malingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo is trying to control the position but Kissell postures up. #SUB#
Malingo working for a triangle but Kissell defends it easily.
Kissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malingo is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kissell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Kissell jabs Malingo right on the nose. Malingo blinks but takes it well.
Kissell lands a head kick! #TD2#
Kissell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kissell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malingo, who protects the arm well.
Malingo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kissell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malingo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malingo can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Malingo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kissell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malingo defends it well.
Kissell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kissell stalling.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malingo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell lands strikes from half guard.
Kissell working Malingo over with strikes.
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Malingo trying to control but Kissell postures up. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Kissell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kissell prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Kissell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Malingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kissell fails to advance to Malingo's back.
Kissell looking to control but Malingo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo wants to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Kissell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell wants to control the pace but Malingo is squirming around nicely.
Malingo is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kissell controlling the position easily from mount.
Kissell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malingo is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Kissell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kissell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell 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: RS 146 Battleground
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Cuida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuida.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Cuida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cuida cracks Malingo with a good jab.
Cuida misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cuida's knee momentarily.
Malingo keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Cuida misses.
A punch combination from Cuida misses.
Malingo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malingo feinted with a counter takedown.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Cuida missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cuida tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cuida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Cuida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cuida misses with a looping right.
Cuida loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo lands with an uppercut that bounces Cuida off the cage and back into range.
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuida throws out the jab.
Cuida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cuida.
Cuida throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malingo throws the left hand but Cuida avoids the punch easily.
Cuida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Cuida's head.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Cuida is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Cuida ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Malingo checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Cuida rushes Malingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malingo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Malingo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cuida uses from the top position. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cuida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cuida working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malingo can't keep his opponent in guard - Cuida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cuida trying to pass the guard but Malingo defending well.
Cuida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malingo keeps working.
Malingo has hold of Cuida's hands but Cuida slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Malingo is looking to improve his position.
Malingo trying to hold on to Cuida's head to control him but Cuida postures up.
Cuida wants to take a breather but Malingo is having none of it.
Malingo is trying to control but can't.
Malingo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Malingo keeps moving.
Cuida cracks Malingo with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo'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.
#R2#
Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuida.
Malingo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Cuida rushes Malingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuida is struggling to control the position.
Cuida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malingo.
Malingo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuida to keep the fight standing.
Cuida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida taking a breather.
Cuida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cuida stalling the fight. #BC#
Malingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Cuida tries to clinch
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malingo feints a jab promting Cuida to slip. Malingo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cuida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cuida connects with a high kick.
Cuida throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray Cuida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Cuida misses.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuida.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Cuida avoids it well and moves away.
Malingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cuida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Cuida is rocked!#T2#
Malingo shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Cuida takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Malingo sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Cuida bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Malingo!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Malingo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gray Cuida was interviewed post fight and said 'This is why I run...'.

Event: RS 141 Champions
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Valdez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Valdez lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Valdez has closed the distance and engaged Malingo in a clinch.
Valdez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malingo.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Malingo tries to pull guard but Valdez holds him up against the cage and eventually Malingo drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Malingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malingo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valdez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malingo scrambles back to his feet.
Valdez scores with a body shot. #T1#
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez throws a hook but Malingo avoids it easily.
Valdez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
Valdez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malingo misses with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Malingo 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.
Valdez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malingo. That did some damage!
Malingo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez cracks Malingo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdez misses with a low kick. #T2#
A punch combination from Malingo misses.
Malingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Valdez slips a jab from Malingo.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malingo feints the counter takedown.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
And Malingo tries to counter it with a takedown but Valdez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valdez throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Valdez misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Malingo.#CUT2#
It looks like Alfonso Valdez has been cut.#T3#
Nice cross by Malingo.
Malingo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malingo connects with a right hand. Valdez shakes it off.#ROC2#
Valdez is rocked!
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
and Malingo counters with a crisp right that sends Valdez to the canvas! Malingo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GK 135 - Dall vs Lee
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice jab there from Malingo.
Malingo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rex is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Malingo misses with a jab to the body
and Rex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.#TD2#
Malingo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rex bucks up and tries to throw Malingo off but instead Malingo has got his back!
Malingo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Rex covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Malingo is cranking Rex's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rex! He's tightened the choke and Rex is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GK 132 - Boom vs Hughes 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Lucarescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malingo throws a hook but Lucarescu blocks it.
Lucarescu looks to land a left hand but Malingo moved out of range nicely.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Malingo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malingo shoots in but Lucarescu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malingo takes a swing at Lucarescu's ribcage but misses.
Malingo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lucarescu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lucarescu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lucarescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malingo doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucarescu connects with a looping right hand.
Lucarescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malingo on the side of the head.
Lucarescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucarescu jabs Malingo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Lucarescu just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lucarescu.
Lucarescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Lucarescu moved out of range.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
Lucarescu is looking to wear down Malingo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lucarescu moves away from the strike by Malingo.
Malingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucarescu lands with an overhand left.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Malingo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucarescu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malingo scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Lucarescu misses with a looping left.
Malingo moves out of range as Lucarescu strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucarescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Lucarescu.
Malingo throws out a counter right but Lucarescu avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Lucarescu misses.
Lucarescu staying out of range there.
Lucarescu connects with a body shot that sends Malingo's belly button to the back.
Lucarescu misses the body punch
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucarescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo throws out a counter right but Lucarescu avoids it with no problem.
Mircea Lucarescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Lucarescu moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malingo, as that shot connected.
Malingo cracks Lucarescu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lucarescu throws a right hand that misses
and Malingo counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Malingo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malingo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lucarescu counter with a right hand.
Lucarescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lucarescu slips under a jab from Malingo.
Malingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malingo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucarescu. Malingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucarescu lands a nice shot that snaps Malingo's head back.
Malingo slips under a jab.
Malingo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lucarescu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malingo counters with a left and a right that stings Lucarescu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucarescu swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Mircea Lucarescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Lucarescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucarescu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Malingo back to the cage. Lucarescu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lucarescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Lucarescu throws a nice looking combination but Malingo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucarescu falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Lucarescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucarescu works Malingo's body with a nice hook.
Lucarescu with a hook.
Malingo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Lucarescu does no damage.
Lucarescu lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Lucarescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mircea Lucarescu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo tries to work over Lucarescu's front leg with a kick but Lucarescu checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Lucarescu there.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Malingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucarescu tries to bum rush Malingo with a series of wild strikes but Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucarescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucarescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Malingo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lucarescu has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Lucarescu.
Malingo feints the counter takedown.
Malingo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucarescu misses with a right hand
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucarescu digs a good body shot into Malingo's ribs.#T1#
Lucarescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucarescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malingo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lucarescu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucarescu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malingo throws a leg kick but Lucarescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malingo lands with an overhand left.
Malingo connects with a body shot.
Lucarescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucarescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Malingo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Lucarescu.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Lucarescu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Lucarescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucarescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malingo can do to turn this around?
Lucarescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.#T2#
Lucarescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Malingo lands.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucarescu throwing a counter right hand but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Lucarescu scores with a jab. Malingo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lucarescu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malingo dodges the punch combination from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Lucarescu lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Lucarescu misses with a body shot.
Malingo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucarescu with a body shot.
Lucarescu misses with a looping left.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Lucarescu moved out of range nicely.
Lucarescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Malingo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucarescu throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lucarescu is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucarescu wants to control but Malingo is keeping busy.
Lucarescu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malingo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lucarescu has hold of Malingo's hands but Malingo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lucarescu wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lucarescu is looking to control Malingo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucarescu avoid being mounted?
Malingo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucarescu tries to get to full guard but Malingo has control of the leg.
Malingo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucarescu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucarescu gets back to half guard.
Lucarescu has a hand on Malingo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Malingo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lucarescu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lucarescu is trying desperately to improve position.
Malingo landing strikes from the mount.
Lucarescu is trying to escape the mount.
Malingo landing strikes from the mount and Lucarescu is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lucarescu misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucarescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucarescu thinking.
Lucarescu throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Lucarescu misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Lucarescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucarescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucarescu lands a nice hook to Malingo's body. Malingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucarescu lands a nice looking body shot.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Lucarescu moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucarescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucarescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malingo.
The fighters circling - Lucarescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Lucarescu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malingo.
Lucarescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Malingo does it's job there.
Malingo misses with a hook.
Malingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucarescu takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucarescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucarescu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malingo swings for the body but Lucarescu moves out of range.
Lucarescu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Lucarescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malingo.
Lucarescu misses the shot to the body.
Mircea Lucarescu is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malingo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucarescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malingo! But no joy.
Lucarescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucarescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Lucarescu scores with a jab.
Lucarescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malingo to score with a decent uppercut.
Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucarescu.
Malingo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lucarescu throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucarescu lands a nice shot that snaps Malingo's head back. #T3#
Malingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lucarescu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malingo thinking.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucarescu.
Lucarescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucarescu.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucarescu misses with a wild body shot.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Lucarescu moves away and avoids it.
Lucarescu throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Malingo tries to counter it with a takedown but Lucarescu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lucarescu misses with a hook to the body
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucarescu manages to avoid it.
Lucarescu misses with a body punch
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Lucarescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malingo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucarescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.#T4#
Lucarescu misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Lucarescu stuns Malingo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lucarescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucarescu throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malingo.
Lucarescu throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Lucarescu swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Malingo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucarescu is trying to get back to full guard.
Malingo trying to control the action but Lucarescu is working from the bottom.

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 Mircea Lucarescu.
I think Lucarescu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mircea Lucarescu!
In his post fight interview, Mircea Lucarescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Revolution XC 17
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Lennon tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been hearing reports that Malingo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo scores with a leg kick.
Malingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lennon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malingo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malingo throws a hook but Lennon avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malingo, as that shot connected.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Lennon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lennon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malingo throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Lennon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malingo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Malingo has his foot on Lennon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lennon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Malingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lennon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Malingo working for a triangle but Lennon defends it easily.
Lennon passes Malingo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malingo is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Malingo wants to control but Lennon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lennon prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Malingo gets full guard.#SUB#
Malingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lennon postures up. #T3#
Lennon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malingo trying to keep a closed guard but Lennon is proving a slippery customer.
Lennon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lennon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lennon moves out of range as Malingo strikes.
Malingo sets himself, and Lennon steps forward looking for the clinch! Malingo avoids it this time.
Malingo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lennon avoids the body shot from Malingo.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Malingo misses the jab.
Lennon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lennon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malingo. Malingo obviously looking to wear him down.
Malingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lennon slips a straight right by Malingo.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Lennon moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Lennon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lennon blocks a jab.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Lennon blocks a jab.
Malingo sizes up Lennon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo misses with a hook. Lennon ducked under it nicely.
Malingo scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo 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#
Lennon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malingo or perhaps it was just good defense by Lennon, which made it look bad.
John Lennon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malingo throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Malingo.
Malingo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eddie Malingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lennon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo throws a jab when Lennon was well out of range.
Lennon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
Malingo misses with an uppercut.
Lennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Lennon ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Lennon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Lennon slips the punch.
Malingo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Lennon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lennon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lennon advances to half guard.
Lennon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Malingo wants to hold on but Lennon pushes him away.
Lennon controlling from the full mount.
Malingo regains half guard.#SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lennon can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Malingo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lennon pulls his head out easily.
Lennon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Malingo manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Malingo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lennon escapes and throws Malingo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lennon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Malingo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lennon off and has taken his back!#T3#
Malingo misses with a punch to the head.
Lennon covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Malingo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lennon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lennon for a finish.
Malingo landing with strikes.
Malingo misses with a punch to the head.
Lennon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Malingo.
Malingo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Malingo missing with strikes from the back.
Malingo misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
Malingo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lennon trying to control the hands but Malingo breaks the grip.
Lennon grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Malingo misses with punches from the back.
Malingo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lennon to escape the position. #SUB#
Malingo working for a choke but Lennon reverses nicely into Malingo 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Malingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lennon is aware though and is defending well.
Malingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lennon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lennon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Lennon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malingo.
Malingo throws an overhand right that lands on Lennon's shoulder, as Lennon tries to avoid the shot.
Lennon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malingo defends it well.
Lennon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo throws a series of punches but Lennon moves out of range.
Malingo cracks Lennon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Lennon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Lennon.
Malingo fails to pull guard.
Malingo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lennon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lennon pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Malingo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lennon.
Lennon has Malingo pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lennon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Lennon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lennon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malingo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lennon can turn it around.
Lennon prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Malingo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lennon stalling against the cage.
Lennon pressing his opponent against the cage.
John Lennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Lennon.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malingo misses with a hook.
Lennon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Lennon tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malingo throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lennon tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Malingo misses.
Lennon tries to counter with a clinch but Malingo shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennon is just out of range.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
Lennon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Lennon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malingo.
And Lennon tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lennon slips under a jab from Malingo.
Malingo throws out a loose jab but Lennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lennon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lennon moves away.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Lennon moved out of range nicely.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Malingo throws a good cross that connects.
Lennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo tries a low kick but Lennon avoids it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Lennon.
Malingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lennon tries to sprawl out of it but Malingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lennon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lennon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Lennon's head but Lennon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lennon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Malingo. Lennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lennon feints the counter takedown.
Lennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Lennon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malingo throws a hook but Lennon avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malingo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Revolution XC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Marshall lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Marshall takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Marshall scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.#TD2#
Malingo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marshall's guard.
Malingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Malingo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marshall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marshall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Malingo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malingo controlling Marshall's posture. #T1##SU#
Marshall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malingo, up you get!
Malingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Marshall forces Malingo back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Malingo jumps into guard, dragging Marshall to the mat.
Malingo trying to control the position.
Marshall is looking to stand up but Malingo won't let him. #SU#
Marshall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tobias Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Marshall has Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malingo looking for a takedown.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malingo tries to circle away but Marshall has him pinned against the cage.
Marshall lands with a right to the head.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Malingo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malingo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Malingo is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo seems keen to control Marshall's posture.#T3#
Malingo is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Malingo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Malingo.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo throws a counter combo.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Marshall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall takes one to the side of the head.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Marshall misses.
Marshall swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Marshall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo misses with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malingo thinking.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Malingo tries a low kick but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marshall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A shot to the body from Marshall misses
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malingo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target. #CL#
Marshall pushes Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malingo can do to turn this around?
Malingo has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Malingo. #TD2#
Malingo gets control of Marshall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malingo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Malingo trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Malingo working a defensive guard but Marshall manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marshall working away.
Malingo is looking to reverse the position.
Malingo wants to control but Marshall postures up.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malingo on the ground.
Malingo tries to control but Marshall manages to take his back.
Malingo tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Malingo keeps trying to improve his position.
Malingo trying to control the hands but Marshall won't let him. #SU#
Marshall decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate. #TD2#
Malingo gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Malingo are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Malingo wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Malingo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marshall dodges the ground and pound from Malingo.#SUB2#
Malingo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marshall has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Malingo wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Marshall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marshall lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Malingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Malingo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Marshall forces Malingo back against the cage and clinches.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but Marshall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Marshall effectively controlling the action here.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo tries to pull guard but Marshall won't allow it.
Malingo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tobias Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Malingo.
Marshall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall. #T1#
Malingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malingo has had enough of the clinch but Marshall keeps him there for the moment.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Malingo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Malingo.
Marshall is pressed up against the cage. Malingo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marshall down to the mat. Marshall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marshall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall scores with a nice right hand.
Malingo moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
A shot to the body from Marshall misses
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall. #T2#
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall misses with a body shot
and Malingo counters with a thumping low kick.
Marshall keeps his opponent at a distance with 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!
Marshall checks a leg kick.
Tobias Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo unleashes a big counter combination but Marshall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Marshall has managed to clinch.
Marshall works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Marshall is working Malingo over against the cage.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
Malingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malingo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malingo at a distance.
Malingo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Malingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marshall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marshall throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo. #T4#
Malingo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Marshall moves into range and clinches up with Malingo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malingo fails to pull guard.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
Malingo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marshall lands with a right to the head.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malingo tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Marshall!
Tobias Marshall tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Malingo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat.
Barbo throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Barbo misses the jab.
Malingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
A big right from Malingo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Malingo misses.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Malingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Barbo moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malingo wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Malingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Malingo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbo defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Sala Barbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barbo has closed the distance and engaged Malingo in a clinch. #T2#
Barbo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbo stalls.
Malingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbo.
Barbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malingo's efforts to push away.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo gets underhooks to prevent Malingo's takedown attempt.
A short right from Barbo.
Barbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Barbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo lands a left hand. #T3#
Malingo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barbo is struggling to control the position.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malingo's efforts to push away.
Barbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Malingo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbo after a bit of a struggle.
Barbo stalling against the cage.
Malingo wants to break free but Barbo has control.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malingo takes a shot to the head.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malingo fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Malingo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbo after a bit of a struggle.
Barbo prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbo digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Barbo. #ROC2#
Malingo is rocked!
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Malingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Malingo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Barbo, and another! Malingo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sala Barbo!
An out of breath Sala Barbo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Malingo avoids the head kick by Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, Malingo throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with the body kick#TD#
and Malingo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malingo is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Malingo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malingo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith managing to control the position. #T1#
Malingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Malingo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malingo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith managing to control the position.
We've been hearing that Malingo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malingo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Malingo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Malingo 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.
Malingo prevents Smith from standing back up.
Malingo thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Malingo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malingo drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. #T4#
Malingo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malingo prevents Smith from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malingo lands a nice short elbow.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malingo.
Malingo working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Malingo working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Malingo finish him?
Malingo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Smith is hurt! He's hurt bad - Malingo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Smith from any more punishment! Congratulations to Malingo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo 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.
The defeated Maurice Smith had this to say: 'I took a risk taking this fight. But to be the best you have to beat the best and in the words of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger: "I PEE BLACK"'.

Event: Revolution XC 9
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo needs to keep his hands up - Atsushii had a free shot at his head there.
Atsushii missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malingo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atsushii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo counters with a one-two to the body.
Malingo walks into a jab.
Atsushii throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Malingo counters with a single leg into guard. Atsushii didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Atsushii keeps moving. #SUB2#
Malingo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Malingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atsushii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malingo postures up.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malingo throws a strike but Atsushii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Malingo keeping full guard, as Atsushii tries to pass.
Atsushii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malingo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malingo seems keen to control Atsushii's posture.
Malingo looking to control.
Malingo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Atsushii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at White Eagle, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Malingo prevents Atsushii from improving his position.
Atsushii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atsushii wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Atsushii has hold of Malingo's hands but Malingo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Atsushii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malingo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malingo working Atsushii over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Malingo there.
Malingo prevents Atsushii from improving his position.
Atsushii taking some punishment here, with Malingo in his half guard.
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atsushii is looking for a sweep. Malingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Malingo stalling away here and it's allowed Atsushii to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Malingo working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malingo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atsushii trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Atsushii has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Atsushii has momentary wrist control but Malingo slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated 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.
#R2#
Atsushii misses with a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atsushii thinking.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atsushii misses with a shot to the body
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Atsushii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malingo.
Atsushii throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atsushii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Atsushii lunges at Malingo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malingo's hand.
Malingo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atsushii 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.
Atsushii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Kuroda Atsushii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushii throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Malingo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Atsushii wants to improve his position but instead Malingo has moved into half guard.
Malingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Atsushii wants to get back to full guard.
Malingo wants to control but Atsushii is keeping him busy.
Malingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malingo thows a huge punch but Atsushii dodges it nicely.
Eddie Malingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atsushii is looking for a sweep. Malingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atsushii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo postures up and lands a big shot to Atsushii's brow.
Malingo throws an elbow that misses. Atsushii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malingo's guard. Nice move by Atsushii!#REVR#
Atsushii throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malingo holds on and takes a little breather.
Malingo working a defensive guard here.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Atsushii from controlling successfully. #T3#
Atsushii looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atsushii looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Malingo counters with a single leg into guard. Atsushii didn't expect that.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atsushii's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malingo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atsushii wants to stand up but Malingo is controlling him. #T4#
Malingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Malingo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atsushii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atsushii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atsushii! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Malingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atsushii has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Malingo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Atsushii throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malingo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atsushii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malingo scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Eddie Malingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malingo moves out of range of the body kick.
Atsushii throws a wild body kick that Malingo sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii scores with a body shot.
Malingo scores with a punch to the head.
Malingo throws a hook but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Malingo throws a leg kick but Atsushii checks it. #T1#
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Atsushii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atsushii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Atsushii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Atsushii throws a low kick but Malingo avoids it.
Atsushii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atsushii misses with a looping right.
Malingo throws a right and a left that Atsushii avoids nicely.
Malingo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malingo looks to throw the jab but Atsushii is out of range.
Donk. Atsushii catches Malingo right on the button with a cross.
Atsushii misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Atsushii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuroda Atsushii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Atsushii misses with a body shot.
Atsushii looks to throw a body kick
and Malingo counters with a leg kick.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atsushii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atsushii just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo with the counter takedown but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Malingo moves out of range of the body kick from Atsushii.
Malingo feints the counter takedown.
Atsushii throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo is nestled in close to Atsushii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Malingo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malingo is looking to take a break and control but Atsushii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Malingo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atsushii gets back to full guard.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atsushii tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malingo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsushii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malingo's guard. #REVR#
Malingo is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Malingo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atsushii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malingo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
A less than humble Eddie Malingo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Revolution XC 6
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malingo has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Malingo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Allen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malingo on his heels. He'll look to pass Malingo's guard now, I'm sure.
Our spies down at at [LOD]Berlin Giants inform us that Malingo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Malingo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Malingo trying to keep a closed guard but Allen is proving a slippery customer.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo wants to sweep but no luck.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Allen distracts Malingo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Allen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Malingo, not yet.
Allen is stalling in the full guard.
Malingo wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Malingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen postures up.
Allen throws an elbow that misses. Malingo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allen's guard. Nice move by Malingo!#REVB##SUB#
Malingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Malingo trying to control here.
Malingo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Allen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Allen's back!
Allen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malingo's guard. Nice work there by Allen.
Malingo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen looking to sit in guard and control but Malingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen trying to control the position. #T3#
Malingo stands up over Allen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Malingo is now in half guard.
Malingo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Allen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Malingo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Allen's head.
Allen is looking to escape.
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malingo trying to control from Allen's half guard. Allen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Allen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Malingo has passed into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Malingo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Allen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malingo's guard! Nice work there by Allen!
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Malingo is retaining full guard.
Malingo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to Malingo's brow.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malingo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malingo is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.
Allen controlling from the top position.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Malingo moves out of range easily.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Allen showed some decent athleticism there.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malingo can do to turn this around?
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malingo is trying to control but can't.
Malingo gets back to full guard.
Malingo is trying to keep Allen in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Allen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Malingo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Allen's guard. #REVB#
Malingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malingo is pushing down on Allen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Allen is fighting to maintain full guard but Malingo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malingo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Allen strikes from the bottom but Malingo passes into mount!
Allen is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
Allen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Allen gets back to half guard.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malingo 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.
Allen wants to improve his position but Malingo is controlling well.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen gets full guard.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malingo is one step ahead there.
Allen wants to stand up but Malingo is controlling him. #T3#
Allen trying to control the position.
Malingo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet. #SUB#
Allen has his foot on Malingo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malingo works his way back into a safe position though.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Malingo distracts Allen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lamar Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Allen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malingo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allen is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malingo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malingo is one step ahead there.
Malingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Allen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malingo is aware though and is defending well.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Allen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malingo is aware though and is defending well.
Malingo looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo is trying to keep Allen in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Allen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malingo swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Malingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Allen.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allen fails to land with a series of punches.
Allen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throws a leg kick but Malingo moved away.
Malingo blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Malingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Allen scores with a push kick.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Malingo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malingo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen throws a head kick but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lamar Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Lamar Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malingo as he avoids it easily.
Allen avoids the body shot from Malingo.
Allen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Malingo should have avoided that one.
Malingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malingo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamar Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Allen misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Allen throws a leg kick but Malingo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malingo throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Malingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Donk. Allen catches Malingo right on the button with a cross.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo. #TD#
Malingo tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Malingo is trying to control but can't.
Allen not doing much here.
Malingo is trying to control but can't.
Allen lands strikes from half guard.
Allen prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Malingo taking some punishment here, with Allen in his half guard.
Malingo tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Allen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Allen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Allen wants to work for an arm triangle but Malingo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Allen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Malingo is controlling Allen's trapped leg to prevent Allen from advancing to side control.
Allen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Allen!

Event: StrikeForce Union #17
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Bordignon Miyao throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Malingo looking to score a takedown here. Bordignon Miyao is defending well but Malingo drives through and ends up in Bordignon Miyao's guard.
Malingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bordignon Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bordignon Miyao holds on and takes a little breather.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Bordignon Miyao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Bordignon Miyao pushes Malingo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malingo feints and then cracks Bordignon Miyao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bordignon Miyao down.
Malingo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bordignon Miyao scores with a jab.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt - Malingo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Bordignon Miyao avoids it well and moves away.
Bordignon Miyao takes one to the side of the head.
Malingo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bordignon Miyao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malingo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bordignon Miyao somewhat.#T2#
Bordignon Miyao shoots for a takedown but Malingo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eddie Malingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bordignon Miyao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bordignon Miyao throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malingo connects with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malingo, as that shot connected. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malingo, as that shot connected.
Malingo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malingo cracks Bordignon Miyao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo digs a good body shot into Bordignon Miyao's ribs.
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
Malingo connects with an inside leg kick.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bordignon Miyao under the eye.
Bordignon Miyao drops his hands momentarily and Malingo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo misses with a double jab.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter the offense by Malingo and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Malingo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malingo being controlled here, momentarily.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao preventing the sweep.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Malingo is retaining full guard.
Malingo is pulling down on Bordignon Miyao's head to control his posture.
Bordignon Miyao content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bordignon Miyao with a poor takedown #TD#
and Malingo counters with a shoot takedown. Bordignon Miyao fights it but they end up in guard.
Malingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bordignon Miyao can do to turn this around?
Malingo slips nicely into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malingo is controlling him.
Bordignon Miyao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Malingo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Bordignon Miyao tries to stand but Malingo is controlling from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malingo wants to sweep but no luck.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Bordignon Miyao from controlling successfully.
Malingo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu inform me that Bordignon Miyao has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bordignon Miyao postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bordignon Miyao won't allow Malingo to sweep him here.
Malingo keeping full guard, as Bordignon Miyao tries to pass.
Malingo controls Bordignon Miyao momentarily but Bordignon Miyao frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt - Malingo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bordignon Miyao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Bordignon Miyao gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eddie Malingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Bordignon Miyao gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao is thwarting Malingo's attempts to control the position.
Malingo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Bordignon Miyao from controlling successfully.
Bordignon Miyao tries to stand but Malingo is controlling from the bottom.
Malingo controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Malingo continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malingo thuds a left hand into Bordignon Miyao's body.#TD#
Malingo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bordignon Miyao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malingo content to control rather than advance.
Malingo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bordignon Miyao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bordignon Miyao pushes Malingo off looking to stand but Malingo dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Malingo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bordignon Miyao eats them both and turns towards Malingo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch up#TD#
and Malingo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malingo.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malingo passes Bordignon Miyao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malingo scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1##ES2#
Bordignon Miyao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Malingo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malingo to keep the fight standing.
Malingo wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Malingo pulls guard successfully.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Bordignon Miyao from controlling successfully.
Bordignon Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malingo looking to control. #T2#
Bordignon Miyao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malingo trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bordignon Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bordignon Miyao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malingo's hands.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown but Malingo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malingo tries to counter with a takedown but Bordignon Miyao is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Bordignon Miyao throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Malingo thuds his right hand into Bordignon Miyao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malingo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bordignon Miyao defends well and Malingo ends up having to push Bordignon Miyao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Bordignon Miyao moved out of range nicely.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bordignon Miyao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malingo throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eddie Malingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao.#T4#
Bordignon Miyao lands a lovely overhand right.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Bordignon Miyao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malingo cracks Bordignon Miyao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malingo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bordignon Miyao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eddie Malingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bordignon Miyaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malingo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Wedness Fight 2
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1#
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malingo misses with a right hand
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malingo looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Malingo scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva wants to clinch.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malingo tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
Malingo catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malingo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Malingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.#CL2#
Silva forces Malingo back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malingo.
Malingo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Malingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malingo.
Malingo tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malingo.
Malingo tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Malingo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malingo misses with a body punch.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malingo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Malingo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Malingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malingo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Malingo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Malingo pushes him off.
Malingo misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Malingo back into the cage.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva misses with some punches. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Malingo wants a takedown. #TD#
Malingo has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Malingo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to roll over but Malingo keeps him under control.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malingo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malingo slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Malingo drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silva looks to clinch #TD#
and Malingo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Malingo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is trying to control Malingo's posture but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Malingo scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Malingo working the ground and pound.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Malingo finish him?
Malingo landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
A big shot lands for Malingo! That's hurt Silva! Will he recover? Malingo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
A relieved looking Eddie Malingo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Fight Me Fight You
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1##TD#
Malingo drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Minstella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minstella working a defensive guard here.
Minstella has Malingo pulled in close to control his posture.
Minstella is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Malingo drops back looking for a leg! Minstella is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minstella manages to kick Malingo off! Malingo jumps back into Minstella's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Minstella has momentary wrist control but Malingo slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Minstella is rocked!
Minstella avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malingo slips nicely into half guard.
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minstella is refusing to be controlled, as Malingo sits in half guard.
Malingo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malingo throwing shots but Minstella is blocking nicely.
Malingo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Minstella with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Minstella is still in real trouble! Can Malingo finish him?#T2#
Minstella is not content to let Malingo control the position.
Malingo working over Minstella with some ground and pound. Minstella looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Minstella is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Malingo.
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Minstella is hurt! He's hurt bad - Malingo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Minstella from any more punishment! Congratulations to Malingo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
Our winner, Eddie Malingo, 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.

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