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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Deman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deman is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Deman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Deman is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malone pushes Deman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Deman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Malone dodges the ground and pound from Deman.
Deman working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone gets back to half guard.
Deman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Deman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malone really is a fat lump.
Deman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Deman tries to pass to full mount but Malone defends it.
Deman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Deman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Deman is very close to passing his half guard.
Malone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Malone won't allow Deman to pass to mount.
Deman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malone wants to control but Deman is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Deman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malone is trying is best to control the position here.
Deman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Deman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malone controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Deman seems to be looking for submissions.
Deman thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Malone trying to control from the bottom.
Malone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Deman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Deman seems to be looking for submissions.
Malone keeping control of the position.
Malone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deman on the ground.
Deman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deman wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Deman is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
Deman keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone trying to control here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malone tries to roll over but Deman keeps him under control.
Malone wants to control but Deman is keeping busy.
Malone is not content to let Deman control the position.
Deman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Deman stops Malone from getting back to his feet.
Malone is not content to let Deman control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Deman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abomb Deman 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#
Deman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Deman misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Malone counters by moving into the clinch.
Malone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malone jumps guard but Deman stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Deman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Malone wants to control but Deman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deman is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abomb Deman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deman trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Deman wants to work for an arm triangle but Malone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deman tries to pass to full mount but Malone defends it. #T1#
Deman wants to take a breather but Malone is having none of it.
Deman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deman throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.
Malone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Deman thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Deman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malone is looking for a sweep. Deman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deman trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone wants to control but Deman is keeping busy.
Deman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malone wants to control but Deman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malone is trying to control but Deman passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Deman tries for a kimura but Malone is defending well. #SUB2#
Deman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Deman tries to advance to mount but Malone denies him. #SUB2#
Deman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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Malone can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Deman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Deman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Deman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Deman crashes against the mat.
Deman trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abomb Deman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Deman tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range. #TD2#
Malone gets caught napping as Deman dives in and scores a takedown. Malone manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Deman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Deman has his foot on Malone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malone works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Malone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Deman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Deman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malone tries to buck Deman off but Deman is having none of it.#T1#
Deman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Malone struggling a bit here.
Deman trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
Malone looking for a sweep but Deman has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Deman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Malone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Deman lands a couple of good shots and Malone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Deman missing with strikes from the back.
Well, with Deman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Malone is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Malone rolls, trying to escape but Deman keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Deman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Malone knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Malone for a finish. #SUB2#
Deman looking for the choke from the back.
Malone trying to control the action but Deman just sinks the hooks in.
Deman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant 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!#SUB2#
Deman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Malone defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Malone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Malone covering up well under a series of strikes from Deman.
Abomb Deman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deman tries to keep control of the position but Malone is staying busy.
Malone wants to control his opponent's hands but Deman gets his hands free.
Deman trying to control.
Malone just trying to survive but Deman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Malone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Deman. #T4#
Deman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
I really don't envy Malone right now.
Malone prevents Deman from getting a body triangle.
Deman biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Deman keeps control of the position as Malone tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abomb Deman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Deman 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abomb Deman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Anderson lands a left and a right that send Malone crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Erin Malone has been cut.
Anderson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Malone to the canvas! Malone doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Anderson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Malone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Erin Malone has been cut.
McGettigan lands a really nice looking cross but Malone seems unphased.
McGettigan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BOOM! McGettigan lands a beautiful left hook that drops Malone. Malone tries to recover but McGettigan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Malone lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
MacMoir misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for MacMoir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacMoir moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Erin Malone has been cut.
MacMoir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacMoir.
MacMoir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacMoir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacMoir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacMoir tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MacMoir throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Malone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone tries to pull guard but MacMoir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacMoir lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A jab from MacMoir does it's job there.
MacMoir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacMoir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
MacMoir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malone's calf.
MacMoir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacMoir.
MacMoir throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Malone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacMoir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacMoir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacMoir is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Malone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacMoir smiles and moves away.
MacMoir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
MacMoir gets caught napping as Malone dives in and scores a takedown. MacMoir manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Malone stands and steps away. MacMoir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
MacMoir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacMoir looks winded!
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
MacMoir throws a leg kick but Malone moved away.
Danga de danga de dang - MacMoir scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by MacMoir.
Malone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacMoir to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for MacMoir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacMoir misses with a combination
#CL#
and Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacMoir's elbow.
Malone tries to pull guard but MacMoir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
MacMoir working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by MacMoir there.
MacMoir looks to land a combination but Malone avoids it well.
Malone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacMoir.
Neil MacMoir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone tries for a takedown but MacMoir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Malone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on MacMoir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone throws a strike aimed at the side of MacMoir's head but MacMoir avoids it well.
MacMoir tries to bench press Malone off him but Malone keeps the position.
Malone grinds an elbow into MacMoir's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacMoir takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU#
Malone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
MacMoir throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Malone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Malone decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone pulls MacMoir in close to prevent any damage.
Malone 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.
MacMoir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacMoir won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Malone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil MacMoir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erin Malone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
MacMoir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from MacMoir does no damage.
Malone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacMoir.
Malone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacMoir tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Malone counters with a single leg into guard. MacMoir didn't expect that. #SU#
Malone stands up and waves to MacMoir to follow him. #TD2#
MacMoir shoots in and gets a takedown into Malone's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone seems keen to control MacMoir's posture.
Malone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Erin Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
MacMoir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacMoir is fighting to break Malone's control of his arms but Malone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone managing to control the position.
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacMoir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacMoir stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
MacMoir wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malone pulls MacMoir in close to his closed guard and prevents MacMoir from doing any damage or advancing position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Malone.
Malone continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Malone is looking to clinch.
MacMoir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacMoir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
MacMoir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacMoir.
Erin Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacMoir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacMoir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Neil MacMoir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacMoir's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malone under the eye.
MacMoir tries to bum rush Malone with a series of wild strikes but Malone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacMoir is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacMoir misses with a wild combination.
MacMoir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Malone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Malone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Malone has his feet on MacMoir's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
MacMoir misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil MacMoir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erin Malone's cut.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacMoir misses with a few strikes there.
Malone tries to clinch there but MacMoir circles away.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacMoir.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Malone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
MacMoir tries a low kick but Malone avoids it.
MacMoir misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Malone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Malone pulls guard.
Malone is pulling down on MacMoir's head to control his posture.
Malone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Malone keeping moving, preventing MacMoir from controlling successfully. #T1#
MacMoir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacMoir with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacMoir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malone managing to control the position.
Malone'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from MacMoir.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No joy there for MacMoir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacMoir misses with a series of wild punches.
MacMoir misses with the combination.
As MacMoir tries to get set, Malone tries to push him back and clinch up but MacMoir manages to avoid the attempt.
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
MacMoir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malone's guard.#ES#
Malone has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. MacMoir is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Malone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacMoir just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacMoir fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacMoir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
MacMoir tries to clinch up.
MacMoir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Malone decides to stand up.
Malone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacMoir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacMoir throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Malone tries to counter by clinching up but MacMoir breaks away and moves out of range.
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacMoir.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from MacMoir.
MacMoir throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
MacMoir misses with a wild combination.
Neil MacMoir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Malone is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacMoir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from MacMoir does no damage.
Malone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacMoir throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.#TD#
MacMoir gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Malone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Malone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Erin Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Malone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neil MacMoir.
I've got MacMoir 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil MacMoir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rizzi gets the takedown into side control.
Rizzi trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rizzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rizzi working the head and body with strikes.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rizzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rizzi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Malone down.
#T1#
Rizzi trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
Rizzi working away.
Rizzi trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone manages to get back to half guard.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rizzi is working away from the top position though.
Rizzi drops an elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Malone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Malone is looking to control Rizzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malone avoid being mounted?#T2#
Rizzi trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it.
Malone is pressing down on Rizzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rizzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Rizzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Malone managing to control the position.
Rizzi content to stall in guard here.
Rizzi looking to pass the guard.
Malone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Rizzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rizzi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rizzi won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Rizzi sneaks out the side door and pushes Malone away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Malone could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Rizzi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malone is trying to defend but Rizzi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone is controlling Rizzi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Rizzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzi is one step ahead there. #T4#
Malone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzi wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
Rizzi wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Malone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Rizzi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rizzi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malone did well to prevent Rizzi getting side control.
Malone has a hand on Rizzi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rizzi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Malone tries to reverse the position but Rizzi maintains control.
Rizzi lands with some strikes.
Rizzi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rizzi wants to control the pace but Malone is squirming around nicely.
Malone wants to hold on but Rizzi pushes him away.#SUB2#
Rizzi is working for a guillotine from mount but Malone frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Malone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rizzi. #T1#
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rizzi is landing with some decent strikes but Malone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rizzi avoids the attempt from Malone to control.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Rizzi.
Malone tries to lock up and control but Rizzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rizzi looking to control but Malone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rizzi controlling his opponent. #T2#
Malone tries to hold on but Rizzi pushes him away.
Rizzi landing shots from mount.
Malone regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone moves into full guard.
Malone is pulling down on Rizzi's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzi, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Rizzi wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Rizzi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rizzi looking to pass the guard.
Malone seems keen to control Rizzi's posture.
Malone'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.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Rizzi from controlling successfully.
Malone is pulling down on Rizzi's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzi, at least for the moment.
Rizzi lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rizzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rizzi stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Rizzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Rizzi closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Rizzi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malone regains guard.
Rizzi wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
Rizzi is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Rizzi 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rizzi gets the takedown into side control.
Rizzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rizzi working the ground and pound from side control.
Rizzi trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rizzi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Malone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Rizzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well.
Malone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rizzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SU2#
Rizzi stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Rizzi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rizzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rizzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Malone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rizzi off and has taken his back!
Carlo Rizzi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rizzi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malone gets his way!
Rizzi trying to control the hands but Malone won't let him. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Malone controlling the positon.
Rizzi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rizzi controlling Malone 's hands.
Rizzi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Rizzi right now.
Rizzi tries to escape the position.
#T3#
What can Rizzi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rizzi tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Malone.
Rizzi is trying to stand back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Malone.
Rizzi is covering up but some of the strikes from Malone are getting through and doing damage.
Malone controlling from the back.#T4#
Malone scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Malone is not going to allow Rizzi to sit and survive in this position.
Malone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rizzi doesn't escape.
Rizzi trying to control the position but Malone manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Malone has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Rizzi! Can he survive? No! He's out! Malone gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erin Malone!
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Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by MacMoir.
MacMoir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacMoir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacMoir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacMoir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacMoir.
MacMoir swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from MacMoir both land. Nice combination.
MacMoir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Malone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacMoir tries to stall but Malone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malone really is a fat lump.#T1##TD#
Malone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacMoir uses from the top position.
MacMoir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but MacMoir is proving a slippery customer.
MacMoir 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.
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
MacMoir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.
#REVR#
MacMoir is controlling Malone's posture.#T2#
Let's hope that MacMoir 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.#SU#
Malone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
MacMoir is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL#
Malone moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone is pushing MacMoir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malone wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacMoir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacMoir is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Malone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacMoir smiles and moves away.
MacMoir throws a front kick aimed at Malone's knee but Malone avoids it well.
Malone is looking to counter the offense by MacMoir and move into the clinch.#T3#
MacMoir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacMoir throws a series of strikes that have Malone backpedaling.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
MacMoir misses with the combination.
MacMoir looks winded!
MacMoir fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacMoir misses with a few strikes there.
MacMoir throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Malone moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone jumps guard but MacMoir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Malone decides to pull guard.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Malone pulls MacMoir in to control the position.
MacMoir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malone 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Malone 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.
MacMoir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle MacMoir dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
MacMoir throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone tries to counter by clinching up but MacMoir breaks away and moves out of range.
Kyle MacMoir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMoir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kyle MacMoir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
MacMoir throws a one two combo.
MacMoir misses with a two punch combination.
MacMoir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacMoir lands with a nice combination. Malone backs away looking to recover.
MacMoir is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Malone blocks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacMoir!
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacMoir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacMoir misses with a wild combination.
MacMoir misses with the combination.
Kyle MacMoir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacMoir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
MacMoir falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Malone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2##SU#
Malone stands and steps away. MacMoir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but MacMoir pushes him off.
And MacMoir tries to counter it with a takedown but Malone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacMoir throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
MacMoir gets tackled into the cage by Malone. Malone maintains the clinch. #TD#
Malone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
MacMoir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malone holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
MacMoir being controlled here momentarily.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone is working hard here to advance position.
MacMoir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
MacMoir wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard.
MacMoir trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
MacMoir feints a jab promting Malone to slip. MacMoir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick. #TD#
Malone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacMoir's half guard.
Malone is trying to control the action in half guard but MacMoir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle MacMoir 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacMoir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacMoir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacMoir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malone.
Malone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacMoir manages to circle out of the way.
MacMoir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As MacMoir tries to get set, Malone tries to push him back and clinch up but MacMoir manages to avoid the attempt.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Malone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacMoir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Malone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malone fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Malone manages to break the clinch.
MacMoir slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacMoir fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacMoir manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
MacMoir throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacMoir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Malone has managed to clinch.
Malone tries to pull guard but MacMoir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMoir is looking to control Malone's arms but Malone gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacMoir has his back to the cage. #TD#
Malone jumps into guard, dragging MacMoir to the mat.
Malone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Erin Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone controls MacMoir momentarily but MacMoir frees himself.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
MacMoir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malone 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.
Malone has his hands on MacMoir's head, controlling the position. #SU2#
MacMoir stands and steps away. Malone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
MacMoir throws a leg kick but Malone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left and a right from MacMoir both land. Nice combination.
MacMoir keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from MacMoir does no damage.
MacMoir misses with a double jab.
Kyle MacMoir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacMoir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Malone counters by clinching up. #BC#
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone dodges the punch combination from MacMoir.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Malone tries to counter by clinching up but MacMoir breaks away and moves out of range.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from MacMoir.
Malone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacMoir manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
MacMoir misses with a double jab.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacMoir.
Malone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacMoir.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but MacMoir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacMoir throws a counter combo.
MacMoir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacMoir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacMoir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Malone counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erin Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle MacMoir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacMoir 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle MacMoir!
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Event:
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Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Withers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malone under the eye.
Withers lands a nice looking body shot.
Withers looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malone could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Withers scores with a shot to the body.
Withers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Withers throws a series of strikes that have Malone backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Erin Malone has been cut.
Withers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Withers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Withers misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Malone counters by clinching up.
Malone fails to pull guard.
Malone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Malone is trying to trip Withers. He has hold of a leg but Withers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Malone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Withers is looking to stand back up but Malone counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Withers. #REVB#
Malone trying to control the pace. #T1##SU#
Malone stands up out of the half guard.
Withers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Withers throws a series of strikes that have Malone backpedaling.
Malone takes one to the chin there.
Withers swinging wildly here.
Withers misses with a few strikes there.
Malone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Withers.
Larry Withers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A combination from Withers does no damage.
Withers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Withers thuds his right hand into Malone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Withers cracks a nice hook into Malone's ribs.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Withers circles away.
Larry Withers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Withers lands with a good body shot.
Withers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Withers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Withers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Withers 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.
Withers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Withers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malone eats them both and turns towards Withers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Malone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Malone is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Withers has cracked Malone with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Withers lands another huge swinging hook and Malone tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Malone, before Withers can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larry Withers!
Larry Withers 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.
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Event:
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Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Malone has one foot on Miller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malone.
Malone shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.#CL#
Malone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Malone tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Malone drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller. #TD2#
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malone to the ground. Miller is now in Malone's guard.
Miller wanted to stand there but Malone had control of the position.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
Malone could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Miller 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.
Malone tries to strike from the bottom.
Malone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Miller gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Malone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Miller manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Miller is looking for a triangle but Malone pushes his legs off easily.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Malone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing Malone from standing up. #T3#
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malone is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malone wants to stand but Miller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to stand but Malone is controlling the position. #SU#
Malone stands up from Miller's guard - Malone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Malone back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Miller wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malone keeping hold of Miller's head, controlling as best he can.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller tries to stand and escape but Malone is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.#TD#
Malone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malone lands in his opponent's guard.
Malone with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Malone stands up from Miller's guard - Malone perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Malone is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malone is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Malone is controlling Miller's trapped leg to prevent Miller from advancing to side control.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Erin Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malone controlling the position for now.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller is keen to just control but Malone is a slippery customer.
Miller prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Malone is not content to let Miller control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erin Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Malone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Malone wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cody Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
#TD2#
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Malone's guard.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #T4#
Malone trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Miller 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.
Malone is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller wanted to stand there but Malone had control of the position.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #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 Erin Malone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller wants to clinch.
Malone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Malone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Malone controlling the position for now.
Malone is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Miller prevents Malone from improving his position.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malone is controlling Miller's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Malone is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller is controlling the pace.
Malone is not content to let Miller control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Malone has managed to clinch.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malone has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Malone jumps guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone trying to control the position here. #T3#
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Malone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malone controlling the position well.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Malone works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller stands and throws Malone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malone manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Miller!
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